Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Enjoy a classic 4 mile fell race around Whitestones in the Lake District, with scenic climbs and a fully flagged course in the Helm Hill Winter League. Pre entry or pay on the day and junior races for U10 to U16 are included.

Join the Red Robin Run at Southwater Park on Sunday 18 January 2026 for a timed, flat trail challenge on the Downs Link where you can choose 5k to ultra distances on the day. Enjoy a festive Red Robin finisher medal and limited places.

Join the West Glamorgan XC League Round 3 at Margam Park, Port Talbot on 18 January 2026 for a 5 mile cross country challenge hosted by Run4All Neath. Pre registration is required and race numbers will be issued by club to team captains onl..

Explore Pippingford Park at this orienteering event on Sunday 18 January 2026, with courses for beginners, juniors and experienced navigators. Register online by 17 January to secure your place.

Run orienteering in Micheldever Forest on Sunday 18 January with an updated ISOM map and courses for all abilities. EMIT eCards, parking on forest tracks, toilets and nearby pubs make it a convenient winter forest adventure.

Enjoy the South By Five 5km at Queens Park on 18 January 2026, a friendly community run and finale of the six park series. Entry was free with a requested donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund and local foodbank, spaces limited.

Join Essex Winter Midweek Series No 7 for night street orienteering in Chelmsford using MapRun, part of the ten event series where your best six count. Bring a head or hand torch and wear high visibility clothing; under 16s need an adult.

Join the Dark Horse Trail on 21 January 2026 for a 5 mile self navigated run around Galleywood Common, starting and finishing at the Horse and Groom pub. Limited to 60 places, entry includes a sausage or veggie burger with chips.

Join Esher Street O, part of the Winter Street O Series by Mole Valley Orienteering Club, at The Wheatsheaf in Esher. Choose a 60 or 40 minute score course with MapRun and relax with food and after the race refreshments at the pub.

Arc of Attrition by UTMB is a winter coastal trail festival in Coverack, Cornwall, featuring point to point races along the dramatic South West Coast Path. Expect rugged seaside terrain and wild winter weather over distances up to 161 km.

Join a thrilling club organised night race at Deeside Activity Park on 22 January 2026, an 8.2 km test with 240 m of climbing through fields and woodland. Bring a good headtorch, map and compass and enjoy test kit, prizes and cafe treats af..

Join EpicTrails 10km on 22 January 2026 from Milngavie for a friendly social trail run exploring the Clyde Coastal Path and sections of the West Highland Way. Guided, non competitive and welcoming, the small group pace varies and proceeds s..

Join the STAR Backyard Holmbury St Mary three hour trail challenge on 23 January 2026 and see how many 5 km laps you can complete around Holmbury Hill. A headtorch is required and entry includes a warm bowl of chilli or curry.

Explore scenic canal and riverside trails at the Kirkstall Calverley Cutter and Kirkstall Bridge 10 km on 24 January 2026, with 10 km and 16 km options. Multi terrain undulating routes, marshals and water refill stations make this a lively..

Join the South Devon stage of the Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series in Beesands on 24 January 2026 for a scenic yet tough coastal run in an AONB. Choose 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra, earn season points and a finisher medal.

Run across wintry north Dartmoor visiting ancient stone circles and pagan sites on challenging off road courses from Chagford. Choose a tough half or an epic marathon with big climbs for a memorable midwinter adventure.

Pagan Trails is a midwinter trail run on Dartmoor from Chagford, with 14 mile and 28 mile routes that visit ancient stone circles and pagan sites. Expect rugged moorland, big climbs and a memorable winter running experience.

Take on The Holly Challenge on 24 January 2026 in Lightmoor Nature Reserve with distances from 5K to marathon and just 50 places available. Enjoy a scenic lane route, full support and a finisher medal.

Take on undulating sand, gravel and grass laps at Bawsey Country Park on 24 January 2026 with OMG One Mile 2 Go by Zig Zag Running. Choose from 5k to ultra distances in a friendly mass start event with just 100 spots.

Run the Petzl Night Runner at Rivington under head torch light, choosing 10 km or a half marathon on glow in the dark trail signage. Expect rough, boggy, rocky terrain, a finisher medal and lively post race buzz.