Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A pop up evening running event in Kirkstall, Leeds offering 5k and 10k routes along canal-side paths. Entry is available on the night or online and runners receive a jumble medal plus food and drink options.

An evening running event in Eyemouth on 28 August 2026 featuring a certified *5k* with chip timing plus several mini fun runs for children; finishers receive medals, goodie bags and ice cream from Giacopazzi's Gelato.

Trail races on the private Newnham estate near Plymouth on 28 August 2026. Choose an eight mile two lap route or a four mile single lap; canicross entries welcome and proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.

A 10 km multi-terrain trail race through Derwent Walk Country Park with start and finish at Blaydon Rugby Club. The 11th and final edition includes chip timing, a finisher medal, food vendors and age-group prizes.

Point-to-point ultras along the Cambrian Way into Cardiff, offered as 44- and 33-mile options with self-navigation, live tracking, indoor aid stations, and on-route support.

A last person standing backyard ultra at Gosfield School in Essex where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains. Onsite camping, showers and a small aid station are available for participants.

A non stop 130 mile canal towpath race from Liverpool to Leeds run under UK Athletics rules. Open to runners aged 20 and over, the event has a 40 hour limit and a limited number of unsupported entries with regular feed points.

Trail races at Wimbleball Lake on 29 August 2026 with 10K and 5K courses plus canicross options; off-road routes, lake views, camping and race-day facilities are available.

Participants run a 4.167 mile circuit every hour on the hour and repeat as many laps as they can until one runner remains. Camping is included and entry proceeds support people living with bowel cancer and related research.

A friendly half marathon across Berneray and North Uist with sea views for most of the route. The rural, gently undulating course runs on surfaced single track roads and finishes in Lochmaddy.

An 8 hour timed event on 29 August 2026 at Bridestowe with laps of 5.3 km on a scenic former train line. Flexible arrival and multiple laps are allowed within the event window; finishers who complete a lap can collect a medal.

Follow the iconic West Highland Way on this 53 mile point to point ultramarathon through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Enjoy a fully waymarked route with chip timing and extensive finish line facilities in Tyndrum.

A Backyard Ultra at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre on 29th August 2026 where runners complete **four miles** every hour until one remains. The event is listed as sold out.

A mud and obstacle event near Dorking, Surrey with a permanent assault course and a variety of natural and man made obstacles. Race options include 5K and 10K and the event accepts solo runners, teams and charity groups.

Join the Arnison Crag Horseshoe fell race in Patterdale on Sat 29 Aug 2026, starting at King George Playing Fields as part of Patterdale Dog Day. A steep 5 km with 300 m climb, entries on the day £5, minimum age 14.

A short fell race of 4 km with about 120 m climb at the Show Field in St John's Chapel. Day entries cost £2 and there are separate junior races for children aged 4 to 12 plus an under 18 category.

Join this lively fell race at Bellingham Showfield as part of the country show, tackling 4 miles with 600 ft of climb across classic Northumberland terrain. No pre entry required; runners aged 16 and over can sign up on the day.

Tackle a classic Pennines fell race in Pendleton on 29 August 2026. The 8 km course packs 457 m of ascent across rough terrain, with on the day entries and homemade cakes and a cosy village pub to reward you.

Tackle the Tripsdale Trot on 29 August 2026 at the Bilsdale Show in Chop Gate. This 5.5 mile fell race through the North York Moors climbs 1437 ft and has a junior fun race alongside. Entry is on the day.

Kinloss Running Festival takes place 29 to 30 Aug 2026 at Kinloss Barracks Training Area in Moray, Scotland. Races use runways and roads from a 1K fun run to a Ray Hughes Half Marathon, plus a unique Back Yard Ultra loop format.