Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Team relay at Golden Acre Park in Leeds on 14 July 2026 where teams of three run three laps of 2.75 miles on an undulating trail. Entry was limited to 150 teams and places are full.

A scenic 15 km race in Moffat featuring a long climb and a steep stony section followed by a 4.6 mile descent into town. Junior races and a tots dash are included, with optional shirts and finisher mementoes.

A monthly trail race at Wirral Country Park, the July event on 14 July 2026 uses an approximately 8K course and is open to runners aged 16 and over. Entry is £16 for one race or £64 for the full five-race series.

A low cost and informal summer fell race in Great Langdale featuring an 8 km route to the summit of Pike of Blisco and an unconventional beer prizegiving.

A classic Peak District fell race around Win Hill covering 7.3 km with 305 m of climb. The well marked, marshalled route starts at Bamford Recreation Ground and features on-site refreshments with proceeds supporting local groups.

Tackle a scenic fell race from Chop Gate in the North York Moors, covering 6.1 miles with 344 m of ascent across classic moorland. Entry on the day is welcome with low fees for members and non members, and teams are catered for.

Experience a 7.2 km hill race up Cairn Table in East Ayrshire. This chip timed event features rough terrain and unmarked routes for runners seeking a self reliant hill running experience.

An annual off road event at Cannock Chase featuring a chip timed five mile race and a two mile fun run with medals, age and team prizes, and a cash award for course records.

A fell race at Plas Dolben near Llangynhafal covering about 8 km with 457 m of climb on a partially marked course. There is a 50 minute cut-off at the top gate, entry on the day is £5 and minimum age is over 16.

A fast, flat 10 km riverside event in Darlington offering medals and goody bags for all, competitive prizes for top finishers, and points toward a four-race series with awards in October.

A short pairs race on Haddon Hill in Carding Mill Valley where one runner sprints to the top, tags a partner, and the partner runs back down. Entries are on the day only at £10 per pair and the minimum age is over 12.

The Forde Abbey 10K will take place in Thorncombe on Wednesday 15 July 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

A 6.7 km trail race on Totley and Blacka Moor near Sheffield on 16 July 2026, featuring a tarmac approach, a steep climb onto the moor and technical descents via Piper Gate. Entry is limited to 250 and basic pavilion facilities are availabl..

An evening team relay at Derwenthaugh Country Park on 16 July, run by Derwent Valley Running Club. Teams of three, age 16 plus, must include at least one male and one female; entry is £18 per team and parking is limited.

A 10 km trail race around Stoke Park in Stapleton, Bristol, organised by Town and Country Harriers. The marked course has steep climbs and natural obstacles, entry is for those aged 18 and over, and half the proceeds go to a local charity.

A summer hill race at Bennachie Visitor Centre that follows the old turnpike before a rough ascent around Mither Tap and a formed-path descent via Heather Brig. The course is 6.4 km with about 365 m of climb.

A four-race summer series at Dinton Pastures offering 5 km, 10 km and a 2 km kids event. Off-road, traffic free course with chip timing, medals, marshals and on-site support.

A social 10 km trail run from Milngavie Train Station along the Clyde Coastal path and West Highland Way, led by a qualified guide. Trail shoes are mandatory and dogs and under 18s are not permitted.

A farm based 24 hour solo running challenge in Dorset on 17 July 2026 with camping available over the weekend. Multiple timed events and shorter runs are scheduled and finishers receive a medal and event goodies.

The Cider 5K.ish is a single lap trail run on private farmland in Dorset on 17 July 2026, part of a weekend of events with camping available and a 90 minute course cutoff.