Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Welcome to the most comprehensive guide to trail races in the UK for 2026-2027! Our curated list features an impressive 1893 trail runs across the enchanting landscapes of Scotland, and Wales. From the iconic trails of London's green outskirts to the rugged terrains near Birmingham, from Glasgow's scenic paths to Liverpool's historic routes, we've got every trail enthusiast covered.

Whether you're a seasoned trail runner looking for your next challenge or a newbie eager to explore the world of off-road running, our calendar is your one-stop solution. Dive deep into the details by searching for a specific location or simply browse through to discover new trail runs. Looking for all running events? Check out the complete Running Calendar United Kingdom on running.life.

The MTC Winter Green Man Ultra offers 30 and 45-mile loops on Bristol's Community Forest Path. With four checkpoints and pacers guiding various finish times, it's a winter ultramarathon challenge. All finishers receive a medal and technical..

This event offers three distances—50 km, 25 km, and 10 km—through the scenic Chiltern Hills, starting and finishing in Amersham. It supports the charity Humanity Direct, with free entry available for fundraisers. The route explores villages..

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Trail races at Loggerheads Country Park in March 2026 offering 5 km, 5 km Canicross and a new 10 km course across riverside paths, rocky sections and stair climbs for varied trail running conditions.

Explore the high moorlands and valleys of Saddleworth in this classic trail event. Choose from three challenging distances, each visiting local reservoirs and mixing paved paths with rugged, boggy terrain. The fee covers timing, refreshment..

Coastal trail races between St Just and St Ives on 7 March 2026. Choose an 18 mile point to point or a 35 mile out and back with 7000 plus feet of ascent.

Sussex Coastal Trail Run in Eastbourne on 7 March 2026 follows coastal paths by the Seven Sisters and the English Channel, offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra distances on chalk and forest terrain with marked routes.

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A 50 km ultra marathon on 7 March 2026 along the John Muir Way in East Lothian with a 2x25 km team relay option. The route starts at Port Seton Promenade, finishes at Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar and passes coastal and rural trails.

A seven hour timed event on the flat canal towpath at Burton Waters near Lincoln, offering half, marathon and ultra options on a measured course. Limited to 50 entrants with transfers allowed given seven days notice.

Take on the 13th edition of the Dirty Dozen, a 12km off-road trail run through the rugged landscape of Cannock Chase. The figure-eight course passes forest paths, stone tracks, and the infamous Ditch of Doom. A shorter kids' race also offer..

This trail running event in Bedfordshire offers 25km and 50km distances through scenic, runnable terrain. It's a UTMB Index event, starting from Harrold. Finishers receive a medal to commemorate their achievement.

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Trail running at Hinton Admiral Estate on 7 March 2026 with 21.6 km, 15 km and 10.1 km routes; running, canicross and hike options through woodlands, heath and meadows. Finishers receive a medal, a drink and goodies.

Brutal @ Chawton offers a 5k or 10k off-road challenge on 7th March. The course combines muddy, water-filled terrain on Brick Kiln Farm with the technical trails and mining holes of Chawton Forest. A canicross option is available for runner..

Night trail races at Kielder, Grassholme and Derwent set in designated dark sky areas, with distances from 10K to 26.6 miles and a double option. The events note friendly volunteers and lively atmosphere alongside occasional signage and rou..

Tackle a scenic but testing 6.8 km fell course around Dolgarrog with 417 m of climb, hosted at Canolfan Porthlwyd. Entry on the day; minimum age 16 makes it perfect for adventurous runners.

A category BM fell race around Pendle from Barley Village Hall on 7 March 2026, roughly 15 km with about 543 m ascent. Entries are limited to 300 with pre-entry and on-the-day options and results published online.

Run scenic laps along the Thames towpath in Walton on Thames at the Ladybird Run, on flat off road trails with timed entries or a one hour rock up and run start window. Pick 5 km to ultra distances and complete as many laps as you like with..

Explore the trails of the Chiltern Hills on this guided 10km run near Berkhamsted. Run leaders provide tips and historical insights on a route past castle ruins. The event starts and finishes at Berkhamsted Football Club with easy rail acce..

Take on the iconic Black Combe fell race in the Lake District: a tough 13 km course with about 1000 m climb and stunning views. Pre entry only, over 18s welcome, and every entry includes a pie.

Run through Cardinham Woods on a choice of three scenic routes, with options for canicross runners and their dogs. Every finisher gets a personalised bib and a medal, with special awards for top performers. It's a stage in both the Canicros..

A classic hill relay in the Ochils. Teams of four tackle the three-leg course, including a paired leg. The route involves a significant 880 m of climb.