Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Enjoy a 10k trail run through Chelmsford featuring a unique brewery checkpoint. This non competitive event includes mid race and finishers drinks along with a commemorative medal for all participants.

Two long distance Lake District trail races held around Coniston on 24–26 July 2026: a 100 mile circular route with about 6300 m ascent and a 50 mile route from Dalemain with about 3100 m ascent; entries are full.

A single lap 10 kilometre trail race around RSPB St Aidan's Country Park in Swillington, Leeds, on public footpaths and bridleways. Entry is limited to 300 runners and basic facilities include water stations and toilets.

A 7 hour timed riverside challenge near Egham with flexible start options, themed medals from 3 km and goody bags for finishers. The signed course is mainly on paths and tarmac with aid stations each lap.

A Friday running event on a flat 5.3 km out-and-back riverside lap near Walton on Thames offering distances from 5 km to ultra and finishers' medals including spinning Rubber Ducky designs.

The Punk Panther Takes the Hindmost will take place in Otley on Saturday 25 July 2026.

A 7-mile multi terrain race in Tywardreath, Cornwall, with a hilly village lap and countryside sections. Organised by the village fete committee, the event supports local charities and forms part of the Cornwall Multi-Terrain Race Series.

A 100 km mountain ultramarathon along the Beacons Way in the Brecon Beacons National Park on 25 July 2026, with 3178 m of ascent, six supported checkpoints and strict qualifying and mandatory kit requirements.

A 100 mile self-navigated ultramarathon along the Beacons Way in the Brecon Beacons with 6143 m ascent, 10 checkpoints, live GPS tracking and mandatory map-and-compass skills; entry requires prior ultramarathon and mountain experience.

A 54 km circular trail through the Yorkshire Wolds starting and ending at Pocklington, with about 4,100 ft of climb, four staffed checkpoints and a 12 hour overall cut off.

A multi-distance running event along the River Severn on a disused railway between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, offering distances from 9 miles to 37 miles with regular aid stations and riverside views.

Multi-distance trail running in the Brecon Beacons near Abergavenny on 25 to 26 July 2026, with routes from 12 km to 110 km and UTMB Index race status for key categories.

A Britney themed 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km. Aid tables, medals and goody bags are provided, with free parking, toilets and a cafe on site.

Alderman's Ascent in Greenfield on 25 July 2026 is an 8.5 km fell race with over 400 m of ascent, visiting Pots and Pans and Shaw Rocks. It is classed AS under FRA rules and will be a counter for the English Fell Running Championship.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race on Saturday 25 July 2026 at Beetham Sports Field, a 9.3 km route with 283 m of climb that rewards grit with stunning views. Entry on the day, plus junior sports day races and parking on site.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.

A 12 km mountain race in County Tyrone with 500 m of ascent to the Mullaghcarn summit. The fully marked course requires Level B kit and is organised by Carmen Runners as part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and NIMRA League.

A basecamp event at Dunster on 25 July 2026 offering a 50 km loop with about 1600 m of climb plus 25 km and 10 km options, all supported with marquee rest stops, GPS tracking, catering, medical cover and camping.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle fun run in Coventry on 25 July 2026, with giant inflatables, five music zones and choices of 2.5k, 5k, 10k or 15k laps. Participants receive a finisher medal and on-site food and facilities are provided..

A six-hour lap challenge in Skellingthorpe on tarmac paths along an old railway, offering distances from 5 km to ultra with on-course drinks, food, parking and finishers' medal and goody bag.