Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Experience a traditional Lakeland gala race featuring a steep 2.3 km course with 300 meters of ascent. This event offers technical fell running for both seniors and juniors at the New Dungeon Ghyll Gala Field.

Run through the scenic southern Peak District and Tittesworth Reservoir on rugged trails and moorland tracks. Choose between three distances and enjoy a chip timed race with stocked aid stations and a themed finisher medal.

Run Edinburgh's seven hilltops in a mixed road, trail and hill event that blends urban navigation with racing. Choose your own route between hilltop checkpoints and opt for the competitive Race or the more relaxed Challenge.

Matlock Skyline Challenge on 5 July 2026 offers two unmarked off road routes from Matlock, raising funds for Derby Mountain Rescue Team. Routes traverse high ground, villages, meadows, moorland and woodland.

A 5K beach race with an accompanying fun run on Bridlington South Beach on 5 July 2026. The route runs along beach and coastline on firmer sand and the event is licensed by the Trail Runners Association under UKA rules.

A women only trail event at Denbies Wine Estate in Surrey on 5 July 2026 offering 50K, 25K, 10K and a kids race. No cut offs and options for in person or virtual participation, with profits supporting the SheRACES mission.

Fell race on 5 July 2026 around Skiddaw in the Lake District, based at Keswick Cricket Club. The course is 15.4 km with 960 m of ascent and entry on the day is accepted for a fee of £10.

A short Dartmoor fell race of 3.1 miles with 300 m of ascent around Belstone. The unmarked route is marshalled in places and features steep climbs, rough moorland and a fast lumpy descent, finishing on the village green with tea and cakes.

Trail races of 5, 10 and 15 miles through Moors Valley Country Park on 5 July 2026. The event includes chip timing, feed stations, medical support and event merchandise.

A six hour endurance run on a scenic 5k loop at Marston Lodge in Marston Trussell. Fully chip timed with solo, pair, and team entry options so runners complete as many laps as they can in six hours.

Experience a 6 mile trail run through the Bromsgrove countryside featuring woodland paths and rolling hills. Starting at Sanders Park, this off road adventure offers a scenic route with medals for all finishers.

Ware Festival of Running stages a 10 mile, a 10k and children's races along the River Lee Navigation on Sunday 5 July 2026, with all proceeds to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance and adult finishers receiving a T-shirt and medal.

A trail running event at Dunsop Bridge on 5 July 2026 with fully signed 10K and 15K routes, chip timing and aid stations. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and technical t shirt; medical support and parking are included.

A multiterrain 10 km race in Dorstone, Herefordshire on 5 July 2026, with steep off-road sections; a 5 km road fun run and a walkers' option are also available.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle event at Fairlands Valley Park with mixed terrain, staggered wave starts and on-site facilities. Participants must be 13 or older and receive event support plus a finisher medal.

A muddy 5k obstacle event at Bitts Park in Carlisle on 05 July 2026, featuring climbing, crawling and sliding challenges. Entry includes a fundraising target and on-site facilities such as toilets and refreshments.

Oaks Trail at Rivenhall Oaks golf centre on 05 Jul 2026 offers two unmarked routes of about 6.5 or 3.5 miles, with entry fees split by England Athletics affiliation and proceeds donated to Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust.

A short 5 km fell race at the Langley Village Fete in the Peak District, featuring about 198 m of climb and on the day entry with a £5 fee; places are limited to 60 and parking in the village may be busy.

MacTuffX Hull on 5 July 2026 is a functional fitness race at Costello Stadium combining ten Xercises with repeated short runs, offering solo, doubles and five-person relay formats plus a LITE weight division.

An evening 10 km trail run through Thursley National Nature Reserve, crossing heathland, bog and woodland and featuring the boardwalk named Britain's Favourite Path. The event is organised by Running Adventures and is aimed at trail newcome..