Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A 70 km circular mixed terrain ultra in and around historic Stirling, offered as solo entries or team relays of three or six, with aid stations, GPS live tracking and an overall 14 hour cut off.

A backyard ultra at Turvey House where runners complete a 4.167 mile (6.7 km) loop each hour; failing to start a loop on the hour means elimination. Entries include solo, paired teams alternating loops, and an 8 hour day cap.

The The South Hams Ultra will take place in Kingsbridge on Saturday 10 October 2026. You can run between 26 and 100 miles.

Flat, fast trail runs on the Suffolk coast near Dunwich with 10K, half, marathon and ultra distances as part of the Endurancelife season leaderboard.

An inflatable obstacle course event in Cheltenham on 10 October 2026 offering 2.5k to 15k distances, on course music, a finisher's medal and family friendly entry rules.

A 32 mile trail through the Cambrian Mountains from Camp Plas near Dolanog, capped at 100 runners and fully marked with checkpoints and a 14 hour cut off. The weekend includes on-site camping, catering, live music and lakeside activities.

SkyRun the Mournes features three demanding skyrunning races in the scenic Mourne mountains. Runners can choose from distances of 50 km, 35 km, or 20 km, each with significant elevation gain. The event is scheduled for October 10th, 2026.

Langdale Horseshoe is a 21.1 km October fell race over rocky, pathless terrain that requires prior mountain running experience. Entries open 1 August via SI Entries and the field is limited to 550 competitors.

A 50k mostly off-road ultramarathon on Bennachie with over 5000 ft of ascent, visiting multiple peaks and starting and finishing at the Bennachie Visitor Centre. Pre-entry only with 150 places and a 4 hour cut-off at about 19 miles.

The Beat Box Hill 50k will take place in Tadworth on Saturday 10 October 2026. You can run between 21 and 50 kilometers.

A 55 km circular trail ultra across the Forest of Dean that follows a GPX navigation route through single track, riverside sections and ridges. Canicross has its own category and aid stations provide water, food and toilets.

A countryside trail race in Tideswell on Saturday 10th October covering about 8.9 km with 267 m of climb, passing Peters Stone and the summit of Hay Cop before returning to finish at Bishop Pursglove Primary School.

A 10 lap ultra at Pippingford Park on 10 October 2026 with 3, 4 and 5 mile loop options, regular aid stations and close parking.

A half marathon and 10K through Epping Forest, London on 10 October 2026, run on marked woodland trails with aid stations, chip timing and an eco friendly focus.

Second edition trail half marathon from Drone Valley Brewery in Derbyshire, with varied terrain, about 1,700 feet ascent, a finisher medal and a free pint voucher.

A trail running festival in Aberfoyle on 10 October 2026 that marks its third edition, featuring the returning half marathon and a 63 km ultra across multiple race options.

A military style obstacle mud run at Hever Castle, Kent on 10 and 11 October 2026 with 3K, 6K and 12K courses plus a two hour survival experience.

A 50 mile LDWA qualifier in Crowcombe on 10 to 11 October 2026, run as two loops onto the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks; entries require a recent 30 mile completion.

Trail half marathon around Rivington with start and finish at Rivington and Blackrod High School, organised by Chorley Women FC on 10 October 2026.

A 24 hour looped endurance event in Haldon Forest where runners complete one lap each hour for 24 hours, with distances from 10k to ultra and on site facilities.