Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A fundraising hike or run on 27 September from Beacon Hill Country Park, covering about 16 miles and summiting Beacon Hill, Bardon Hill and Old John in Bradgate Park. Proceeds provide essential items for local people in need.

A fell race near Criggion covering 11.5 km with 790 m of ascent on a partially marked course that requires navigational skills. Entry is £8 and teams may enter free of charge.

A multi terrain trail run along the Thames near Marlow offering a Half Marathon, 10k and a 1k Little Sprinters race. The event features chip timing, a finisher medal, on route water stations and an event village with facilities.

MapRun navigation event at Braithwaite Institute in the Lake District on 27 Sep 2026. Category O event using MapRun; pre-entry via SiEntries (£7) or entry on the day (£10). Minimum age 14 with 14–17 year olds accompanied by an adult.

The Sutton 10K - Sutton-on-the-Forest will take place in Sutton-on-the-Forest on Sunday 27 September 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

A community focused 5 mile mixed terrain race in Rimrose Valley Country Park, Waterloo, Liverpool, with a scenic traffic free course through woodland and canal paths and a themed medal for finishers.

A community road and trail fun run at Nettlestone Primary School offering 5 mile and 5 km coastal routes plus a children's fun run; circular courses include off-road sections, finishers receive medals and pre-entries get raffle entry.

A multi-terrain 10K through country lanes and woodlands on 27 September 2026, organised by Wye Valley Runners to raise funds for the Herefordshire Special Care Baby Unit. The race finishes at Credenhill Social and Sports Club with on-site c..

A trail running event across Dartmoor National Park on 27 September 2026, offering a 20 mile and a 14 mile Wee Beastie across moorland and tors. Proceeds support Hospiscare and the race includes chip timing and finishers medals.

Wye Not Wander offers routes of 27, 20 and 15 miles around Wye in the Stour Valley, with countryside views including the chalk Wye Crown. Checkpoints provide food and drink and route descriptions and GPS files are supplied.

A 5k canicross and family event in Northumberland on 27 September 2026 featuring obstacles, mud and returning paddleboards. Timed and way marked, entries include a wooden medal, photos and treats for human and dog.

A 5 km handicap trail race from Firle Village Hall along The Old Coach Road offering South Downs views. The course is fully marshalled, prizes are awarded and tea and cake are served afterwards; entries limited to 50 runners.

A timed lap based run at Buchan Country Park in Crawley on 27 September 2026 with distances from 5 km up to ultra and flexible start options. Entry choices include a medal or a lower cost no medal option.

A six hour lap-based trail event at Coombe Abbey Park near Coventry, using a 3.3 mile loop through woodland and meadow. Options include a medal or a tree token, rucking is allowed and dogs are not permitted.

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.