Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A BS category fell race of 4.6 miles (7.4 km) with 216 m ascent around Penistone on a marked and marshalled course. Renamed in 2026 in memory of Ian Charlesworth, the event has a 200 runner limit and published results.

A Category AS fell race of 5.4 km with 280 m ascent around Todmorden, based at The Staff of Life Pub. Entries run 28 Feb to 26 Apr 2026, minimum age 14, and competitors must carry full FRA kit.

A midweek fell race in Wray on 28 April 2026 covering 11 km with 335 m climb. Entry is on the day only with a £5 fee and teams of three are permitted.

A five round summer trail series at Langdon Discovery Nature Park beginning 28 Apr 2026. The first race is a 5k for ages 12 and over, with on the day entries charged at the same price as online.

A 125 km coastal mountain ultra on the Knoydart Peninsula in Scotland, staged over three race days from a base camp at Longbeach, Inverie. The event uses staffed checkpoints, tents for accommodation and boat transfers to reach the start.

Evening trail runs at Gibside National Trust on 29 April 2026 across historic woodland and designed landscape. Distances of 5 km and 10 km, live chip timing, canicross friendly, on-site parking and finishers' medals.

Riverside evening runs in Leeds offering 5 km and 10 km routes along the Trans Pennine Trail. Finishers receive a drink from Piglove Brewery and facilities include toilets and bag storage.

Fo(e) Edge is a compact fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 29 Apr 2026, sending runners over 4.1 miles with 300 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is £5 and teams are welcome for a spirited midweek test of hill le..

Tackle the Lords Seat Fell race at Whinlatter Visitor Centre, an 8 km route with 430 m of climb across scenic, rugged fells. Entry on the day only £7 cash, with junior races and a start from the visitor centre car park.

Event Overview The Dragonfly Challenge is a timed running event with a 6-hour duration. Participants decide how far they run by completing as many laps of a 5.3 km (3.3-mile) course as they wish within the time limit. This means the total d..

A 5.8 km hill race on 29 April 2026 with 229 m of ascent, limited to 150 entries and a £8 fee that includes the landowner charge. The route is mostly runnable with one short steep climb and mandatory minimum kit.

A trail race in the Hill and Dale series at Kilbroney Forest on 30 April 2026, featuring an 8 km route with 500 m of climb. Entry is via SiEntries and competitors must be at least 15 years old.

A trail 5 km race around Clowbridge Reservoir in Burnley, held as the final event in a three race spring series. Open to participants aged 11 and over, with prizes in each race and proceeds donated to local causes.

A guided 10 km trail run from the Forth and Clyde Canal around Bishopbriggs, Torrance and Kirkintilloch. Social group run with a qualified guide; trail shoes required and dogs and under 18s are not permitted.

Corporate team entries offer multiple distances, branded registration pages, flexible payment or charity funding, and a coastal Isle of Wight route that passes the Needles, Cowes, Ventnor and returns to Chale.

A Silver Ticket backyard ultra at Grove Farm Estate on 1 May 2026 where competitors run repeated 4.167 mile loops each hour until one runner remains. Entry includes on-site camping for the runner and two crew.

Uphill trial races from Fitz Park to Skiddaw with marked courses for Senior and U20 athletes, mandatory mountain safety kit and pre entry only registration.

A 7 hour lap-based time challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury with flexible self-paced distances from 3 km up to 50 km, signed course, aid stations, medals, goody bags including vegan options, and distance pins for longer efforts.

A three day trail running festival around East Devon with routes from about 25 km to 110 km, including an UTMB Index race and live GPS tracking. Camping, aid stations and event facilities support runners across varied coastal and countrysid..

A multi-distance trail ultra on 2 May 2026 around the Worcestershire Way, with options of 23, 31, 38 or 47 miles. Self-navigation, downloadable GPX and staffed checkpoints support runners while timelord pacers offer route guidance.