Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A point to point race of about 5 miles along river paths and the canal towpath on 17 May 2026, organised by Maldwyn Harriers. The course finishes at Abermule Community Centre and includes refreshments and awards.

A MapRun navigation event at Elterwater Hostel on 17 May 2026 in the Lake District. Category O with pre entry and on the day fees; minimum age 14 and 14 to 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

Held at Blenheim Palace on 17 May 2026, the event offers a 7k (7.4k) lakeside route, a separate dog race, a 4-mile buggy and wheelchair route, and a 1-mile junior run.

Mud Monsters Run on 17 May 2026 in East Grinstead is a muddy obstacle event with 3 km, 5 km and 10 km routes through fields, woods and river crossings. Finishers get a medal and free photos; onsite parking costs £5.

A Race for Life event at Hopetoun House offering a chip timed 10k plus 5k and 3k options on mostly gravel and forestry paths. There is a minimum fundraising target of £50 and designated parking on the estate.

A 5 km obstacle course at Stanborough Park on 17 May 2026 featuring mud, climbs and slides, run in staggered waves. Participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.

A 5k obstacle event at Birkenhead Park on 17 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide over grass and tarmac. Entries support Cancer Research UK fundraising, have a minimum target of £50 and require participants to be 13 or older.

Three Beaks Trail Running Day offers three self supported trail routes from Beak Brewery in Lewes on 17 May 2026. Routes are unmarked but run leaders guide groups and each finish includes a complimentary drink.

Lunacy Obstacle Race is a 10K muddy obstacle course in the Lincolnshire countryside on 17 May 2026. The route includes crawling through mire, climbing barriers, carrying weight and dunking in cold water; finishers receive a bespoke medal an..

Dragon's Eye Race 1 2026 at Hurtwood Park Estate offers looped off road laps over mostly flat trails with a seven hour time limit. Participants can run from 5 km up to ultra distance and receive a bespoke finishers' medal.

A fixed 10.5 km moorland race around Totley with 440 m of climb, varied terrain and marshalled checkpoints. Entry is limited to 250 and runners must follow the mapped route and carry required FRA kit.

A 3.5 mile fell race near Clitheroe with 1247 ft of ascent, on the partially marked Mearley Clough route. Entry on the day includes a pasta supper and prize vouchers, and under 18s need parental consent.

A one-lap, approximately 10 km trail race at Quarry Bank Mill on 19 May 2026. The route mixes trail, grass, tarmac, gravel and steps and includes a charity contribution for tree planting.

A hill trail event in Cockermouth featuring a 6 km multi terrain adult race with a timed summit contest and separate junior races with medals sponsored by Holmen. The event is chip timed and has limited parking.

A single-loop 10.5 km trail at Rudding Park, Harrogate, over mixed and hilly terrain with technical sections and a final climb. The race supports Mind in Harrogate and includes a post-race goody bag, food and on-site entertainment.

An off road 10 km trail run around Barbury Castle near Wroughton, with tracks, hills and ridge top views. The event raises funds for the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity and is currently full with a waiting list.

A five race trail series at Wirral Country Park held on the third Tuesday of each month April to August. Races are about 8K, open to runners aged 16 and over, with per race and series entry options and series awards.

A midweek fell race in the North Wales series over approximately 8 km with 470 m of climb, mandatory checkpoints and a steep uphill finish; pre-registration is required with additional entry notes and junior categories listed.

Phoenix Striders Summer Series Round 2 is a *5k* trail race at Langdon Discovery Nature Park on 19 May 2026. It is the second of five rounds and offers entry on the day at the same price as online with separate affiliated and unaffiliated f..

A short, sharp fell race over 3 miles with 820 ft of ascent around Latterbarrow. The event takes place in May with junior and senior starts. Entry is available on the day.