Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A short fell race of 5.54 km with 315 m of ascent, run on a partially marked route that requires navigational skill and prior fell-running experience. Entry on the night costs £3 and the event is insured by the WFRA.

A new trail 10k around Clowbridge Reservoir and the Pennine Bridleway on 23 July 2026. The course has 175 m elevation, marked and marshalled with spot prizes and proceeds donated to local causes.

Enjoy a 10k trail run through Chelmsford featuring a unique brewery checkpoint. This non competitive event includes mid race and finishers drinks along with a commemorative medal for all participants.

A single day entry in a 10 day series hosted by Zig Zag Running at Suffolk Running Centre, offering distances from 5k to ultra. Day one follows the Denham Flats route with parking included and on course aid at base camp.

Two long distance trail races around the Lake District on 24 to 26 July 2026, with a 100 mile loop from Coniston and a 50 mile race starting at Dalemain Estate.

A 10 km trail race at RSPB St Aidan's Country Park in Swillington, Leeds, held on a Friday evening in July. The route follows public footpaths and bridleways with mostly flat and undulating sections and is limited to 300 runners.

A 7 hour timed challenge along the River Thames with lap based distances and official medals from 3 km. The event offers goody bags including a vegan option plus distance pins for half marathon and longer.

A Friday running event on a flat 5.3 km out-and-back riverside lap near Walton on Thames offering distances from 5 km to ultra and finishers' medals including spinning Rubber Ducky designs.

The Punk Panther Takes the Hindmost will take place in Otley on Saturday 25 July 2026.

A community 7 mile multi terrain race in Tywardreath on 25 July 2026, starting and finishing at the village pub. The hilly course runs on footpaths, bridleways and quiet lanes and supports local charities as part of village summer events.

A 100 km, 3,178 m ascent ultramarathon on 25 July 2026 following the Beacons Way across the Brecon Beacons. Entry is by application with strict qualifying criteria, mandatory map and compass navigation, six manned checkpoints and compulsory..

A 100 mile self-navigation ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons on 25 July 2026 with 6143 m ascent, ten checkpoints and live GPS tracking. Entrants must be 20+, have prior 50 mile race experience and competent map and compass skills.

A 54 to 55 km circular trail on the edge of Pocklington visiting several Wolds villages and lesser used tracks. GPX and live GPS tracking are provided; indoor checkpoints offer toilets and vegan friendly nutrition.

A multi-distance run along a disused railway between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, offering distances from 9 miles to 37 miles with 9.4 mile laps and aid stations every 4.7 miles.

Multi-distance trail running in the Brecon Beacons near Abergavenny on 25 to 26 July 2026, with routes from 12 km to 110 km and UTMB Index race status for key categories.

A Britney themed 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km. Aid tables, medals and goody bags are provided, with free parking, toilets and a cafe on site.

Aldermans Ascent is an 8.5 km fell race with over 400 m of climb near Greenfield, Oldham. The route visits Pots and Pans and Shaw Rocks and is a counter in the 2026 English Fell Running Championships.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race on Saturday 25 July 2026 at Beetham Sports Field, a 9.3 km route with 283 m of climb that rewards grit with stunning views. Entry on the day, plus junior sports day races and parking on site.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.

A 12 km mountain race in County Tyrone with 500 m of ascent to the Mullaghcarn summit. The fully marked course requires Level B kit and is organised by Carmen Runners as part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and NIMRA League.