Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A 5-mile mostly-trail race around Restormel Castle and Lostwithiel with over 1000 ft of climbing, held as part of the Cornwall MTRS on 11 October 2026.

A fell race on the Cat's Back ridge in the Black Mountains covering about 11.7 km with 492 m ascent, run under WFRA rules with chip timing and on-site facilities.

Annual charity 10 km trail run and walk at Eglinton Park in Ayrshire, with a marked course and fundraising for local mental health charity Release Ayrshire.

A 20 mile trail run or hike in South Devon from Broadsands Beach along inland trails and the South West Coast Path with two aid stations and a nine hour cut off.

Off-road family races on 11 October 2026 at Withymead Playing Fields with 2 km, 5 km and 11 km options, organised to raise funds for Marshfield Primary School PTA.

A 10 mile multi terrain race around Colyton with about 80% off road, woodland climbs, two cupless water stations and age category prizes.

Community organised *5k* near Aldershot on Sunday 11 October 2026 with a very flat route on the Polo Fields and Basingstoke Canal towpath, chip timing, a bespoke finisher medal, and a subsidised race t shirt option.

A community-focused trail event at Blaise Castle Estate offering 1K, 5K and 10K distances, cultural food, live music and activities. Organised by Black Trail Runners to increase ethnic diversity in UK trail running.

A 10 km undulating multi-terrain race from Buckingham Town Centre through Stowe National Trust gardens and countryside, with medals for finishers and local charities supported.

A scenic approximate 15 km trail race in Tring on 11 October 2026, routed through Ashridge Estate, the Ridgeway and Pitstone Hill with water stations and finish facilities.

A lap-based out and back run along the Thames in Walton on Thames offering distances from a single 5.3 km lap up to ultra distances with a seven hour limit.

Chip timed races at Lochore Meadows on 11 October 2026 offering 5k and 10k courses with measured routes, medals, aid stations and course marshals.

A charity 10 km trail run in the Ribble Valley with riverside paths, on-site drinks and a free meal, raising funds for Chipping Football Club's new 3G pitch.

A lap based Friday timed run on a flat 5.3 km out and back course along the river Thames, with distances from 5 km up to ultra. Both attended and virtual entrants receive a finisher medal.

Timed, lapped run at Old Warden on 16 October 2026 with flexible start times, distances from one 3.28 mile lap to ultras and a seven hour limit.

An inflatable obstacle course in Norwich on 17 October 2026 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options across repeating 2.5 km laps, with music zones, water station, finisher medal and family friendly rules.

Trail races around Carsington Water on 17 October 2026, with a half marathon and a 10k on marked, undulating paths. Entries include a themed medal, water and post-race goodies, plus an event village and downloadable GPX routes.

Trail running on the Isle of Purbeck with fully marked 100 km and 52 km routes along coastal ridges and technical terrain, supported by outposts and mandatory safety kit.

A 100 mile trail race from Goring and Streatley run as four 25 mile out and back spurs on the Ridgeway and Thames Path. The event features 16 aid stations, medical support, strict qualifying standards and a 28 hour cut off.

Two trail races in the Amber Valley offering 31 miles and 20 miles over undulating countryside and woodland. The course is largely unmarked but route notes and GPX files are provided, with checkpoints supplying water and some food.