Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Kick off the Dun Holm Challenge in Durham with a 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear and Cathedral views. Choose any distance from 5 km to ultra, earn a Durham medal and enjoy aid stations with vegan options.

Tackle the Peak District on 21 May 2026 at the Parks Life fell race in Belper Parks Recreation Ground. Choose the main 7 km route with 210 m climb or shorter junior races for U12 and U10, with on the day entries available.

The Hardmoors 200 is a rugged 200 mile ultramarathon across Yorkshire wolds and dramatic coastline with huge climbs. Held 22 to 24 May 2026 with a 60 hour cutoff and just 50 places, it is a true test of endurance and crewed support.

Join Day 2 of the Dun Holm Challenge, a 7 hour timed run around the River Wear with flat laps and Cathedral views. Choose from a 3 km finisher up to ultras and 50 km, with aid stations, toilets and vegan options.

Race through historic Canterbury, weaving past the cathedral, cobbled streets and ancient city walls from 22 to 24 May 2026. A Friday prologue, a city centre race and sprints on the University of Kent campus include courses for newcomers.

Join the Castleton Great Ridge Race on 22 May 2026 in the Peak District for a scenic but challenging 9.2 km route with 427 m of climb over dramatic ridgelines. Open to adults 18 and over with online and on the day entry available.

Explore Canterbury's historic centre in a time trial orienteering, with 5 mile and 5k courses past King's School, Westgate Gardens and St Augustine's Abbey. Fastest time wins and finish is at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Run the scenic Carsington Hill Race in the Peak District, a hilly 9.5 km course with 267 m of climb that rewards strength and stamina. Village atmosphere and easy online entry make it a superb spring challenge.

Panopticons Ultra is a point to point 32 mile trail around East Lancashire visiting four striking art installations as it winds along Pennine routes. Expect 4,700 ft of climbing, panoramic views and a memorable finish in the village of Traw..

The South Downs 50 km runs along the South Downs Way from Falmer to Eastbourne, finishing on the white cliffs at Beachy Head. Mostly runnable trails and 3,500 feet of climb make this a scenic coastal challenge for trail runners.

Take on the London to Brighton Ultra, a 100 km route from Richmond to Brighton with about 1500 m of ascent and a two day daylight option with an overnight midpoint. Fully supported with covered rest stops, medical teams, transfers and a fin..

Take on the Skye Trail Ultra, a rugged 79 mile point to point across the Isle of Skye with 3,780 m of climbing and a 27 hour cut off. Limited to 100 vetted entrants, this self navigation race features checkpoints, dropbags and live tracking..

Run at Grimsthorpe Castle at the Grim Reaper Running Festival with races from 10 mile to 100 mile and a team relay. Scenic 10 mile loop through ancient woodland and lakeside trails, plus night options, medals and on site camping.

Tackle the scenic Hardmoors 110, a 110 mile single stage ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way from Filey to Helmsley, hugging dramatic coast and moorland. Runners have 36 hours to complete this epic May 23 to 24 challenge.

Challenge yourself on the Isle of Jura Fell Race, a rugged 28 km route taking in seven summits and 2,370 m of climbing across wild coastal terrain. Limited to 250 runners, the race offers awards and long term honours for repeat finishers in..

The Fox invites trail runners to Surrey on 23 May 2026 with 20K, 41K and 62K routes starting from local villages. Courses are well marked with regular aid stations and a shared finish in Godalming.

Experience a scenic 13.5 mile single loop along the South Downs Way, through Friston Forest and past the iconic Seven Sisters cliffs and Beachy Head. Mostly trail with about 1,900 feet of climbing, full race support and a finisher medal.

Run 145 miles non stop along the Grand Union Canal from Birmingham to Little Venice on a fully waymarked towpath. Limited to 100 starters with supported or unsupported entries and a 45 hour cutoff, it is a classic long distance challenge.

Tackle the legendary SAS Weekend 9 route on the Howgill Fells: a fully waymarked 25 km out and back with about 1500 m ascent. Choose loaded, runner or walker categories, earn a finishers patch and enjoy a post race pub drink.

Join Kirkhill 8 on 23 May 2026 for a scenic 4.3 mile trail loop in Kirkhill Forest that you can repeat over an eight hour window to chase distances from marathon to 50 miles. Limited to 100 places, this friendly, inclusive event fills fast.