Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

LDWA Norfolk & Suffolk's Rodent Wriggle offers three scenic routes (13.5, 23 and 31.5 miles) from Needham Market Community Centre with checkpoints, refreshments and a finisher's certificate; entries are limited and must be prebooked.

Join a small five person team for a supported 100 mile trail run along the Cornwall coast from Bude to Gwithian. This self navigational challenge emphasizes teamwork with full crew support over a 36 hour time limit.

This unique 50 km coastal trail run in Dorset features a fun challenge: try to finish before the runner designated as "the Ferry." The scenic out-and-back course passes landmarks like Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle. All participants recei..

A timed endurance run in Thetford Forest. Run solo, in a pair, or as a team of four for 6, 12, or 24 hours on a scenic looped course. Free camping is available on-site.

A one-day trail race at Stonyhurst College on 11 July 2026, covering 11.1 km with 528 ft elevation through woodland, riverside trails and historic bridges. Entries run from 1 March to 3 July 2026; entry fee £30, minimum age 18.

Enjoy a flexible timed running event along the flat River Thames towpath. Choose your distance from 5km to an ultra marathon and earn a bespoke spinning medal on this fast riverside course.

Experience a traditional fell race in the West Pennines with the Baildon Canter. This event features a 5 km senior course and multiple junior races held alongside the local Carnival.

Join a social guided trail run through the scenic Chiltern Hills led by expert instructors. This non competitive 10k event features technique coaching and group runs for all abilities starting from Aldbury.

MacTuffX Peterborough offers a unique interval based competition for adults. Choose between solo, doubles, or relay formats featuring 400m and 800m repetitions for a focused fitness test.

A teams event at The Packhorse in South Stoke on 11 July 2026 where three person teams in compulsory fancy dress collect and carry a full cider barrel from Upper Midford back to the pub. Prizes include fastest time, best fancy dress and tea..

A 4.5 mile hill race on Skye with about 2500 feet of ascent starting from Sligachan Hotel on 11 July 2026. Entry via SiEntries, minimum age 18 and a £5 fee; competitors must carry windproof body cover.

A lap based timed run at Mowsbury Park on 11 July 2026 offering distances from 5 km up to ultra with a flexible one hour start window and a choice of medal or lower cost no medal entry. Places are limited to 75.

A 50K trail ultra from Whitby to Pickering that follows railway lines and passes eight stations. Mixed terrain with 3322 ft of ascent, four marshaled checkpoints, support for walkers and a 13 hour completion limit.

Join this multi-distance trail event at Bawsey Country Park featuring distances from 5k to Ultra Marathon. Enjoy a lap-based course with straightforward logistics and a finishers medal for all participants.

A self-navigation circular route of about 17 miles and 2,000 ft ascent around Parwich in the Derbyshire Dales. The event includes three aid stations, a collect and deliver quest, and a six hour cut off for runners and fast walkers.

Ultra:5K challenges runners at Box End Park in Kempston. The format requires running a 5K on the hour, either five times or three times. The fastest total time across all the runs wins.

Peak Forest Fell Race is a 9.7 km fell race with 247 m of ascent in the Peak District on 12 July 2026. Day registration is available at Peak Forest Reading Room and free parking is provided on the village recreation ground.

Race a steam train on this unique 11-mile point-to-point trail run from Bury to Rawtenstall. Spectators can ride the train to cheer you on. Every finisher gets a medal and T-shirt.

Ludlow10 features half marathon, 10k and 5k races around Ludlow with quiet lanes and off road sections on Whitcliffe Common. Routes include undulating terrain and a notable climb known as the Donkey Steps.

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.