Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Experience a 7.2 km hill race up Cairn Table in East Ayrshire. This chip timed event features rough terrain and unmarked routes for runners seeking a self reliant hill running experience.

A 6.7 km trail race in Sheffield featuring 270 m of climbing through Totley Moor and Blacka Moor Woods. This technical course includes steep descents and scenic fell paths for experienced runners.

Form a team and take on a 12 hour night trail challenge through the scenic fields and tracks of a private Dorset farm. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where you decide your own distance and earn a finisher medal.

Experience a relaxed trail run through the fields and wildflower meadows of a private farm in Dorset. This undulating one lap course is open to all abilities and offers an optional weekend of camping.

Experience a vertical style race with 850m of ascent over 6km in the Lake District. This uphill only run takes you through the Red Tarn Basin to the summit of Helvellyn via Swirral Edge.

Run the Blades is a multi distance trail running weekend at Whitelee Wind Farm with 10K, half marathon and 50K ultra plus a free junior mile. Courses follow wind farm access roads and include checkpoints, an Event Village and on course supp..

Experience a scenic transition from the Newcastle promenade to the foothills of the Mournes in this annual event. Choose between 5km or 10km distances and enjoy a post race BBQ on the coast.

Experience an extreme skyrunning challenge in the Lake District featuring 2700m of ascent and five graded scrambles. This technical race over the Helvellyn Massif requires proven climbing skills and a steady hand on the rock.

A 57 km mountain ultramarathon from Patterdale with 3700 m ascent that follows exposed ridges including Striding Edge. Classified as a Sky Extra, it provides GPS tracking, ITRA UTMB points and multiple manned checkpoints.

Experience skyrunning in the Lake District with this 29 km technical mountain race. Navigate 2050 m of ascent through a UNESCO World Heritage Site with full safety support and a marked course.

Join this 12 hour solo trail challenge at Myncen Farm in Dorset. Complete as many laps as you choose on a scenic farm course featuring fields and dusty tracks with optional weekend camping available.

Experience a summer trail running festival in the heart of the Surrey Hills. Choose from five distances ranging from 2km to 50km and enjoy a weekend of camping, yoga, and live music at Mill Farm.

A multi distance trail event on the Gower Peninsula on 18 and 19 July 2026, based at Penrice Castle with camping and full support. Routes include a 100 km figure of eight plus shorter loops, rest stops and GPS tracking.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate combine dune, hill and coastal terrain. Event options include a 12K, a new 40K and a selection of family races.

Cross all fourteen 3000ft peaks in Snowdonia on this guided 50km mountain challenge. Choose between a continuous 20-hour push or a two-day journey with expert leaders and full support.

Explore Manchester from a new perspective on a trail run that transitions from the city centre to canals and green spaces. Choose between a 25km trail or a 55km ultra route, both finishing back in the historic Castlefield area. The fully ma..

Evening trail running at Wendover Woods on 18 July 2026 supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Options include 10K 5K and an accessible 1.5K loop on fully marked woodland trails.

Three point-to-point coastal races along the Wales Coast Path finishing at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay. Routes feature beaches, dunes, cliffs and mapped GPS navigation with checkpoint support and live tracking.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent. Marked course, a feed station, electronic timing and a plantable Wild Flower Seed medal.

Test your endurance at this 24 hour trail event on the scenic Shotley peninsula. Run solo or in teams on a 4.3 mile coastal loop with inclusive camping and a supportive community atmosphere.