Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rocky with a flexible 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park, where you choose your distance from 3 km to ultra. Enjoy scenic trails, on course aid, medals for finishers and ice cream at the end.

Tackle the Ridgeway Chase 60 km ultramarathon across iconic ridgelines and wooded trails, starting at Ivinghoe Beacon and finishing near Wallingford. Expect a scenic but testing day with full support, chip timing and a finisher medal.

Take on the Fellrunner in the Duddon Valley on Sat 30 May 2026, an 18 mile Lake District route from Newfield Inn, Seathwaite, with big climbs and sweeping views. Pre entry only for adult runners.

Join a classic Lake District fell race on 30 May 2026 in the wild Duddon Valley, starting at the Newfield Inn in Seathwaite. The 15.3 km course climbs 915 m, offering tough terrain and stunning views for experienced runners; pre entry only.

Test yourself on a scenic fell course in the South West Pennines near Kelbrook, 5.5 km with 213 m of climb. On the day entry only, £7, with £2 parking at The Old Barn. Teams welcome and minimum age 16; no junior races.

A mainly offroad walking event in Peebles with two route options: 27.6 miles (1,720 m ascent) or 16.4 miles (897 m ascent). Paths climb to high grassy ridges above the Tweed Valley; checkpoints are scheduled for walkers but runners may part..

A two day off road running and orienteering weekend at Grasmere Showground with trail races from a Teddy Dash to a marathon, and a navigational OMM Lite Trail Quest offering solo and team options.

Tackle the classic Slieve Donard ascent in the Mourne Mountains on 30 May 2026, a challenging 10 km race with 850 m of climb and spectacular summit views. Part of the Irish Championship and Irish Uphill League, it also serves as the Snowdon..

Run the iconic West Highland Way, a 96 mile point to point ultra from Fort William to Milngavie across stunning Highland terrain. Choose the Ben Nevis variant to add a summit and extra miles for a tougher challenge.

Run the Gerald Story Memorial Fun Run on 31 May 2026 at Worksop College for a scenic 5.5 mile trail into Clumber Park with marshals, first aid and a finisher medal. Proceeds go to Cancer Research.

Take on scenic trails, woodlands and parkland at Tatton Park on 31 May 2026 with 5km, 10km or Half Marathon distances to suit every runner. Finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and refreshments, and one well controlled dog per r..

Grasmere Gallop is a scenic 42 km trail race in the Lake District on 31 May 2026 with about 1905 metres of ascent across classic fells. Fully waymarked route, tracker hire for supporters and a Langdale slate finisher medal.

An annual walking and running event from Victoria Hall in Settle with three marked routes through footpaths and rural villages in the Yorkshire Dales. Entrants receive maps and SPORTident timing; dogs on leads are welcome.

Southampton Running Festival on 31 May 2026 offers 5K, 10K, half marathon, a junior race and a charity place option on a multi lap route through Southampton Common with marked kilometres and event marshals.

Take on a 33.5 mile Ultra, 21.5 mile Trail 20 or 10 mile route around Ullswater, finishing in Glenridding. Enjoy stunning Lake District views, stocked feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

Take on a 3 hour score challenge over Longstone Moor in the stunning Peak District, starting from Great Longstone. Run solo or in pairs and test your navigation skills while raising vital funds for Buxton Mountain Rescue Team.

A point to point 50 km ultramarathon on 31 May 2026 from Peckham in London to East Peckham in Kent. The course moves from urban streets to country lanes and includes aid stations, volunteers and clear course marking.

The Chariots Of Fire Beach Race will take place in St Andrews on Sunday 31 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Run the Trunce 4 fell race in the Peak District from Oxspring Playing Field, a scenic 6.2 km route with 190 m of climb. On the day entries are just £3 and a 3 km junior race for ages 10 plus makes it great for families.

Join Race 2 of the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series on 2 June 2026 in Methley for a fast 5 km on the flat Aire and Calder towpath. Enjoy a friendly marshaled event with prizes and proceeds supporting the Jane Tomlinson Appeal.