Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent. Marked course, a feed station, electronic timing and a plantable Wild Flower Seed medal.

A 24 hour trail running and camping weekend on the Shotley peninsula with a fully marked 4.3 mile coastal loop, chip timing, camping at race HQ included, medals and vests for finishers, and optional sauna and refreshments.

A backyard ultra at Murthly Castle Estate where runners repeat 4.167 mile loops with a one hour time limit until one runner remains. Medals are awarded to all nonwinners as DNFs and a 100 mile medal is given to those still running after 24..

A 26 km trail Metric Marathon starting and finishing in Hebden Bridge, running out to Stoodley Pike and back. The course is waymarked with marshals, a halfway checkpoint, a water station at the turnaround and baggage storage; all finishers..

A 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia that uses the landform and surrounding countryside. The event also includes a one mile children's fun run, a water station, a bespoke finisher medal and an event village.

Experience an off road adventure through the deep mud and water crossings of the Huntley Estate. Participants can choose between various distances and will receive a themed medal upon finishing this muddy trail run.

A mountain race from Ingleton to the summit of Ingleborough, about 11 km with 600 m ascent, held during Ingleton Gala day on 18 July 2026. The race follows a public footpath, runs under FRA rules, and requires mandatory kit.

A 50 mile, 5,500 ft circuit of the Yorkshire Dales with an ascent of Great Shunner Fell and a 22 hour completion limit, starting and finishing at Harmby Village Hall and passing through Wensleydale and Swaledale.

Trail runs at Callendar House in Falkirk offer three distances, live chip timing and Canicross access. Finishers receive a medal, event merchandise and a snack and drink.

A weekend running festival at Blackland Farm on 18–19 July 2026 offering 1-mile lap formats: 24-hour and 12-hour solos, team relays, plus P24 and P12 paced challenges. Off-road course, camping included and limited Bell Tent upgrades.

An inflatable obstacle-course fun run at Cheshire County Showground with 2.5 km laps and options for 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km. The event includes music zones, on-course water, finisher medals and food stalls.

Overnight running around Wath Manvers Lake on a flat 3.21 mile circuit, with participants completing as many laps as possible in a 12 hour period. Clubhouse facilities and on site camping are available.

A 7.5 km mixed terrain race in the Derbyshire Dales starting and finishing at the Bell and Harp pub on 18 July 2026. The event includes chip timing, a 45 plus category and an afterparty with music and food.

A 12-hour, multi-loop running event on 18 July 2026 at Bridgend Miniature Railway featuring three 10 mile routes, mixed terrain, a 30-runner limit and results based on most loops completed.

MacTuffX Brighton features a unique fitness racing format based on ten intervals of 400m or 800m. Available for individuals, doubles, or relay teams, this event offers a variety of ways to compete in July 2026.

Castle to Castle Ultra 36 is a 36 mile trail event from Clitheroe Castle to Lancaster Castle on 18 July 2026, with six checkpoints, mandatory kit, chip timing and live tracking.

A 5k obstacle course at Westpoint, Exeter where participants climb, crawl and slide across mixed surfaces. Participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target; finishing earns a Race for Life medal.

A 5k obstacle event at Tilgate Park on 18 July 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide around Tilgate Lake while raising funds for cancer research. Waves start every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older.

A 5k muddy obstacle course at Worcester Racecourse on 18 Jul 2026, open to participants aged 13 and over. Entry includes fundraising support and a finishers medal, with a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A 5 km muddy obstacle course at Stoke Park, Guildford on Saturday 18 Jul 2026, with climbing, crawling and sliding in staggered waves. Minimum age 13 and a minimum fundraising target of £50.