Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

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, starting in Wymondham and finishing just past Cringleford’s historic twin arched bridge. The event emphasises history, nature and wildlife.

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.

Join this multi lap marathon and half marathon event in Worcester featuring a flat off road course. Run solo or in relay teams with fancy dress and support local stroke recovery charities.

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.

A forest marathon weekend at Sherwood Pines on 12 July 2026 with marathon, half, mini and a new 50.6 km ultra. Mixed-trail loops, chip timing, aid stations and an event village with food, vendors and bespoke wooden finisher trophies.

A sold-out cross country 10k across the Ridgeway and Chiltern Hills with steep climbs and twisting single-track descents. Open to runners aged 16 and over and run under TRA and UK Athletics rules.

A social-paced *15 km* trail run from Wimbledon to Richmond on 12 July 2026, featuring woodland and gravel trails, steady climbs, and live updates via a WhatsApp group and Strava route.

Trunce 6 in Oxspring on Mon 13 Jul 2026 is a testing 6.2 km Peak District race with about 190 m of climb from Oxspring Playing Field, main race for 16 and over. Enter on the day for £3 and juniors over 10 can run a 3 km race for £1.

A summertime off road race of about 5 miles along the River Mersey in Sale, organised by Dragons Running Club. The event uses chip timing, provides finish mementos and shares profits with local charities.

Experience a summer evening fell race in Weardale featuring a 7 km out and back route. Runners will tackle 400 meters of ascent to reach the 700 meter summit of Chapelfell Top before a fast descent to St John's Chapel.