Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A short fell race at Steel End Farm, Thirlmere in the Lake District covering 4 km with 400 m of climb. Day entry is available free, minimum age 16, and the race carries FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance.

Part of a four-event 10k series, the Darlington Trail 10k is a fast, flat course in Low Coniscliffe, Darlington, open to all ages and abilities. All entrants receive a medal and goody bag, with prizes for top finishers and a series league.

A four-day, 184-mile Thames Path ultra from the river source to the Thames Barrier with daily stages, included accommodation for days one to three, bespoke finisher medals and compulsory mandatory kit and minimum pace requirements.

A 57 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford with four checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a minimum average pace of 4.0 miles per hour. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and an MTC head vis..

An evening pop up run at Rodley on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offering 5 km and 10 km options, turn up on the evening or pay online, with a jumble medal and post‑race food and drink available.

A five mile out and back cross-country race across Eshton Moor along the Pennine Way near Calton, held at Old Hall Farm, Gargrave. Categories range from under 9 to seniors and a number of perpetual trophies are awarded.

A multi-terrain club race on Thursday 6 August 2026 around Care & Repair, Rowley’s Drive, Shotton, covering approximately 4 miles. Pre-entry fees apply; entrants must be 17 or older and entries are limited.

A beach and dunes 10 km in Hayle on 6 August 2026, featuring Towans paths and a "Dune of Doom". The event is fully chip timed and includes a separate 1 mile beach fun run for U16s.

A 49 mile point to point race along the Thames Path from Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road to Henley on Thames, with three staffed checkpoints offering water and food. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a choice of technical shirt mug or h..

A timed Friday run on a 5.3 km out and back towpath loop along the River Thames. The event is promoted as a ten pound charity entry for Rays of Sunshine and includes a double sided finisher medal.

A 47 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames from Henley to Kingston, with three checkpoints offering food and drink, mandatory navigation kit and a required average pace to remain in the race.

A summer trail race on the edge of the Peak District covering just over 20 miles through Cordwell and Linacre valleys. The largely unmarked route has GPX and route notes, two staffed checkpoints and medic cover.

A 12 hour multi terrain lap event at Riverside Park, St Neots, held alongside two triathlons as part of a festival. Entries are Solo, Pair or Teams of 3 to 6; awards, medals, family activities and camping are provided.

A continuous *100 mile* trail run from Farnham to Ashford with about 11,000 feet of climb and a 30 hour limit. The event is a Western States qualifier and has a minimum age of 20.

Point to point trail ultras along the Stour Valley Path in Constable Country on 8 August 2026. The SVP100 covers about 102 km and the SVP50 is a shorter trail option; both offer medals, t shirts and UTMB Index points.

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

A 215 mile coast to coast ultra along the Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath, with 12 checkpoints, mandatory kit, GPS tracking and a 100 hour cutoff; entry is by application and places are limited.

A short fell race from Arncliffe Village Green featuring a steep climb to a cairn and a mixed descent. The event counts for the BOFRA Championship and runs alongside a separate four mile road race.

Two trail distances along the Mendip Way on 8 August 2026, finishing at Uphill Sands Beach. The routes feature woodlands, hilltop views and coastal terrain with aid stations and a cupless policy.

A 17 km fell race in the Lake District with 906 m of climb, visiting Grey Friar, The Old Man of Coniston, Dow Crag and White Pike. Entry is limited to 200, minimum age 18, and FRA mandatory kit and map and compass navigation are required.