Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Join the Cake Race on Sat 2 May 2026 in Diggle, starting from the Diggle Hotel, for a scenic 16 km fell challenge over the Pennines. Fast times, team prizes and a quirky cake reward for bakers make this a must do spring race.

Discover Exmoor's dramatic coastal cliffs, the Valley of Rocks and forest trails at the Maverick Exmoor X Trail on 2 May 2026, a technical, scenic off road challenge. Distances from 5 km to 50 km, dogs welcome and proceeds support CareMoor.

Discover the Cotswolds with Tempo Trail Races on 3 May 2026, offering scenic trail distances from 10K up to a new 50K and a 100 km ultra. Choose your challenge and soak up friendly club vibes and beautiful countryside.

Join the Rapid Relays at Culden Faw Estate for solo or team relays, 5K and 10K sunrise runs, plus downhill time trial challenges. Chip timed with live splits, scenic woodland trails and free parking make it perfect for teams and supporters.

Run the Three Forts Challenge on the scenic South Downs on 3 May 2026, following rolling chalk and flint trails with some technical sections and fantastic views. Choose marathon, half or 5 mile routes with strong marshal support and proceed..

Join a guided trail run at Box Hill, Dorking covering 12.5 miles with about 1000 m of ascent through steep, technical woodland and open fields. This noncompetitive group run suits fit trail runners and finishes with an alcohol free beer.

The Bluebell Bash is a trail running event in Manswood, Wimborne, UK, organized by Tri-Counties Trail Running. It offers three distances—half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K, and 5K—with full accessibility for canicross. Runners traverse scenic..

Tackle the Moelwyns on a guided recce of the Paddy Buckley Round in Snowdonia, 35 km with 2,500 m of ascent. Small groups led by experienced mountain leaders make this the perfect prep for the full Paddy Buckley.

Classic fell race through the North York Moors on Sunday 3 May 2026, 15 km with about 605 m of climb from Fryup Gill near Whitby. Entry on the day makes it ideal for spontaneous runners and teams seeking a rugged challenge.

Explore classic Peak District trails at the TFG Castle & Cake Trail Races in Castleton, with scenic climbs and views of the Great Ridge and Mam Tor. Choose a 6.5 km or 13.1 km route, then enjoy treats and local bakery delights at the finish..

Worsley Woods Ladies 5 Mile Trail Race on 3 May 2026 offers a scenic 5 mile route through Worsley Woods in Manchester, welcoming women of all abilities. Entries open 31 December with limited places and on the day entry subject to availabili..

BigWayRound Winchester is a scenic trail run around the Itchen, St Catherine's Hill and the South Downs, offering 14 mile to 50K distances. Timed chip results, fully marked course and a bespoke medal or choose a tree planting instead.

Run through the rolling trails of Harewood Forest in the Muddy Runners spring trail race near Andover. Choose a 5k or 10k for a scenic, undulating course and mark 4 May 2026 in your calendar.

Coiners is an 11 km Calder Valley fell race across moorland around Stoodley Pike and Bell House Moor, climbing about 396 m and rewarding runners with sweeping views over Cragg Vale. The flagged route must be followed due to nesting birds, s..

Start the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series with a flat 5 km along the scenic Aire and Calder towpath in Methley, Leeds. Run to support the Jane Tomlinson Appeal with prizes and keepsake shirts for series entrants.

Rainow 5 is a friendly 5 mile trail race on the edge of the Peak District, tackling White Nancy and the Kerridge ridge with about 230 m of ascent. Small field, community vibe and teas and cakes after, with proceeds to local charities.

Boconnoc 5 Mile (2026) The Boconnoc 5 Mile is organised by East Cornwall Harriers and scheduled for 6 May 2026. The event takes place at Boconnoc Estate and is set for a Wednesday evening. The race distance is 5 mile. Race headquarters will..

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race bu..

Join the Carlisle City Urban Trail Run, a 10 km city and off road course from The Sands Centre on 6 May 2026. Limited to 300 runners, with live chip timing and age group prizes for a fun spring challenge.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Dockray to Hartside on Wed 6 May 2026, covering 10 km with a stiff 800 m of climb. Entry on the day is £5 with parking at the quarry car park. Expect a tough scenic course and friendly vibes.