Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Kick off 2026 with the Knacker Cracker, a scenic and challenging 10 km trail over Box Hill on 1 January, with big climbs, North Downs views and a finish at Box Hill Fort. A Nipper Knacker kids run and the Knicker Knacker women’s prize add e..

Shake off the New Year with the 19th Hangover Hike from The Leggers Inn in Dewsbury, a walking and running event with 10, 17 or 21 mile circular routes that converge at a main checkpoint. Enjoy tea and toast at registration, snacks on route..

Start the New Year with a bracing ascent at the Aonach Mor Uphill in Fort William. A 4 km course climbing 610 m up the Nevis Range delivers stunning views and a bold winter mountain challenge.

Kick off the year with the Clowbridge 5k on New Year's Day, a friendly two lap trail around scenic Clowbridge Reservoir. Organised by Run JMC, this mostly flat, marshalled race supports local causes and offers prizes.

Kick off 2026 at the Wooler Vertical 1k Trail Race on 1 January in Wooler. This 4 miles out and back climbs 1000 feet to the top of Humbleton Hill from The Cheviot Centre for a bold New Year trail challenge.

Start the year with the Nine Standards fell race in Kirkby Stephen on 1 January 2026, a challenging 8 mile course with 549 m of climb across classic Cumbrian hills. Pre entry is required and full FRA kit is mandatory.

Celebrate New Year with the classic Captain Cooks Fell Race in Great Ayton on 1 January 2026. A challenging lap to Captain Cook's Monument across steep muddy trails and forest, organised by volunteers with proceeds to charity.

Start the New Year at the Giant's Tooth fell race in the South West Pennines, a punchy 3 mile course with 120 m of climb and sweeping moorland views. Limited to 100 pre entry places, based at the Causeway Foot Inn with Ogden Water registrat..

Tackle a 7 hour timed road challenge in Exmouth on a flat, accurately measured 5.3 km out and back along a former train line. Runners and walkers welcome, medals for anyone completing at least one lap, limited to 60 entrants with multi day..

Shake off the holidays on 2 January 2026 with a social New Year run from Tweedbank to Lauder along part of the Southern Upland Way. Choose 4, 6 mile or full route, pre entry only with limited places, and warm finish food awaiting runners.

Start the year with the Loch Morlich Running Festival on 03 January 2026, where scenic forest trails through Glenmore finish on the beautiful Loch Morlich beach. Family and dog friendly with medals, timed results and baking at the finish.

Scenic winter road and trail from Budleigh Salterton past Raleigh's birthplace along the Jurassic Coast. Choose a 13.6 mile half or an 8.5 mile third across quiet lanes, riverbanks and muddy hills, with a solid oak coaster for finishers.

Start the year on the North Yorkshire coast with Hardmoors 15, a scenic 17.5 mile circular trail from Robin Hood's Bay along the Cleveland Way. Expect sea views, testing climbs, on course support and a finisher medal with a technical T shir..

Hardmoors 30 is a challenging winter trail run from Robin Hood's Bay along the Cleveland Way and Cinder Track, finishing at Fylingdales Village Hall. Expect rugged coastal cliffs, 30 miles with 1040 m ascent, aid stations and strict kit rul..

Run under the Wolf Moon in this scenic out and back trail half in Sutton Scarsdale with undulating woodland and Five Pits Trail views. Finish with a Wolf Moon medal, cake and hot drinks by a campfire and an optional earlier start.

Join Rhino Run on the River Thames at Wraysbury near Egham to support the save the rhino cause, with some proceeds donated. Pick 5k up to marathon or ultramarathon, or tackle a six hour challenge and enjoy club facilities.

Support St Teresa's Hospice at the Deepdale Dash, a scenic 5 mile trail through the River Tees, Pecknell Woods and Deepdale Nature Reserve. Expect muddy, technical terrain and a warm finish with refreshments and a race memento.

Take on the Osprey Trail Run under Kielder Forest skies on 3 January 2026, a 22 km night trail with flowing bike trails and 447 m ascent. Enjoy a social vibe, prizes on the night and Shadowlands series points.

Kick off the year with the El Brim Ick Dash, a testing 4.25 mile hill run at Craibstone Golf Club near Aberdeen on 3 January 2026. Tough climbs, limited places and a preordered hot meal plus homebakes make this a social but challenging wint..

Essex XC Championships at Gloucester Park Basildon on 3 Jan 2026 features challenging multi lap cross country races from U11s to a 12 km senior men race. Entries close 21 Dec and entry is open to England Athletics members eligible for Essex..