Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A night trail 10k at Coombe Abbey Park on 30 September 2026. The route runs through woodland, meadows and fields and requires a head or chest torch. Petzl may be on site with demo lamps and water is provided in biodegradable cups.

A continuous 100 mile race around Dartmoor following the waymarked Dartmoor Way with six indoor checkpoints and GPS tracking. The route covers more than 4000 m of ascent over rough moorland and takes place in early October 2026.

Two fully tracked trail ultras across national trails, with 104 mile and 50 mile options, fooded checkpoints, support runner allowances, and cutoff times of 40 hours and 20 hours respectively.

A three day coastal challenge from near Padstow to Lands End covering up to 78.6 miles with GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints, daily transport from event HQ and on course medical support.

The District BYU is a Backyard Ultra in an undisclosed Lake District setting with a 4.167 mile loop run each hour until one runner remains. Camping is included and the event is self supported with basic aid station provision.

A timed track event in Walton on Thames on 2 October 2026 offering 6, 12 and 24 hour formats with chip timing, 400 m laps and distance options from 5 km up to 100 mile equivalents. The track is limited to 100 runners at once.

A single-loop 100 mile trail from Plumpton Racecourse in the South Downs National Park, featuring over 12,000 ft of elevation, 12 aid stations, a 34 hour cutoff and free onsite camping. The race forms part of the South Downs Triple Crown.

A lap-based ultra in Bridgend where runners repeat a nine mile loop to cover as much distance as possible inside an eight hour time limit. The mixed terrain course includes a steep hill, road views and a technical forest descent.

Guided 30 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill in Guildford along the North Downs Way via Denbies and Box Hill. Group paced and led by an experienced ultra coach, with a recommended prior long run of 22 miles.

A demanding trail race of about 50 miles across eastern Dartmoor with over 2000 m of ascent, three staffed checkpoints, GPX route files and GPS tracking, and specified entry requirements including prior trail marathon experience.

A 50 km ultramarathon through Epping Forest in London, organised by Camino Ultra and scheduled for 3 October 2026 as part of their 2026 race programme.

London EcoTrail 25 km is a trail running event in Bell Common, Epping on 03 Oct 2026. It is organised by London based ultramarathon event company Camino Ultra as part of their 2026 events.

A four leg fell running relay in the Lake District fells, raced by teams of eight. Entry is limited and pre selection is used; navigation skills are required and GPS devices are not permitted.

A 50 km night loop across the South Downs starting and finishing at Plumpton Racecourse. The course is fully marked with four aid stations, mandatory GPS tracking and chip timing, and awards two ITRA points.

A point to point 50 km ultramarathon from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, following forest trails, the Castleman Trailway and the Bournemouth seafront, with feed stations, GPS route files and a bespoke finisher medal.

A multisport mountain event in Kinlochleven featuring a loch swim, mountain and gravel bike sections along the West Highland Way, and a run to the summit of Ben Nevis. Total distance about 73 km with significant elevation gain.

A multi day running weekend in early October 2026 at Kielder Forest Park featuring an almost entirely off road marathon around Kielder Water. The programme also includes a half marathon, 10K, gravel duathlon and junior races.

An annual waymarked trail around Rotherham offering individual and relay options over 80 km or 50 miles, with varied terrain, GPS maps and checkpoint support. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and run under UK Athletics..

Trail races from 5 km to 51 km start at Queen Elizabeth Country Park and follow chalk ridges, woodlands and the South Downs Way. Timed courses feature outposts, event village facilities and a metal finishers medal.

Cornwall Backyard Ultra sends runners on hourly 6.7 km loops between Bedruthan Steps and St Eval, with coastal views and on site camping. This open ended endurance test finishes when one runner remains after completing a lap.