Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

An obstacle-style 5k at Cofton Park on 11 July 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide across a grass course that is partly hilly. The event is for ages 13+, with parking, toilets and refreshments on site.

The Pen y Fan Race on 11 July 2026 is a counter in the British Fell and Hill Championships, organised by Brecon Fans Races and sponsored by Pete Bland Sports. A guided Fan y Big Horseshoe jog follows; prizes include age-category and team aw..

Running Wild 2026 is a muddy 5K obstacle course through Wild Forest near Brentwood on 11 July 2026. Open to ages 13 and over, it includes water features, climbing and a large slide into a lake, with a medal and post race shower.

The The Sting Backyard Ultra will take place in Richmond (North Yorkshire) on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run between 4 and 7 kilometers.

A 50K trail ultra from Whitby to Pickering that follows railway lines and passes eight stations, with 3322 ft of elevation. The course is mixed terrain with four marshaled checkpoints, a 13 hour cut off, and walkers are welcome.

Multi-distance lap races at Bawsey Country Park from 5k to ultra marathon on sand, gravel and grass. Aid stations are available every lap and parking is included.

Trail races in Llanberis, Eryri Snowdonia offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and a 57 km ultra, with routes via Rhyd Ddu, Beddgelert, Nant Gwynant, Pen y Pass and Yr Wyddfa and chip timing.

A self-navigation trail event from Parwich across limestone paths and the High Peak Trail, about 17 miles with 2,000 ft of climb, three aid stations and a collect-and-deliver Quest visiting Minninglow Hill and Harborough Rocks.

Ultra:5K in Kempston on 12 July 2026 features three lap formats of consecutive 5 km circuits on an off-road course with hills and twists. Entries include between-lap sports massage, refreshments and a bespoke finisher medal.

A 9.7 km fell race in the Peak District with 247 m of climb, starting by the former village store in Peak Forest. On day registration is at the Reading Room and free parking is available.

A point-to-point trail run from Bury to Rawtenstall alongside the East Lancashire Railway and the River Irwell. Runners try to keep pace with a steam train while supporters can ride the train; finishers receive a medal and T-shirt.

Ludlow10 on Sunday 12 July 2026 offers 5k, 10k and half marathon routes through town roads, local woods and trails. Post race hospitality continues into the day.

A guided 18 mile trail run on 12 July 2026 along the Kett's Country Long Distance Trail from Wymondham to Cringleford, combining local history and wildlife. The event is non-competitive, run at a conversational pace with aid stations and a..

A 10 km race on 12 July 2026 held within the grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso. The course mixes road and trail with uneven sections, offers water at 5 km and finish, and awards a medal and goodie bag to all finishers.

A 7-mile multi-terrain race through Knole Park with a chip-timed 3.5 km junior run for ages 9 to 15. Profits support The Running Charity and the event includes medals, free photos and prizes for top finishers.

A chip-timed 5k, 10k and half marathon at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh with a measured course, hydration stations, marshals and a finisher's medal. Age guidance applies and dogs are not permitted.

A fund raising multi lap running event on 12 July 2026 at Old Elizabethans Cricket Club, Worcester, supporting stroke services. Multiple race formats including a solo marathon, relays and a kids Wild Mile.

A chip-timed 5-mile multi-terrain race through Arrowe Park on 12 July 2026, featuring woodland trails, grassy paths and parkland. Water stations, on-site toilets, a finish medal and goody bag are provided.

A round of the FRA Junior Championships at Whinlatter Forest Park on 12 July 2026. Multiple junior categories from U10 to U20 run mapped fell courses with specified distances and ascent for each age group.

Community fundraising runs at Abington Park with chip timing and a mixed pathways and grass course. Distances include 10 km, 5 km and 3 km and participants have a minimum fundraising target of £50.