Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A weekend of runway and road races at Kinloss Barracks Training Area in Moray, Scotland. Events range from a 1K fun run to a Back Yard Ultra and an AUKCM measured half marathon.

A trail event from Skipton that follows Pennine Way and Dales Way sections, offering four distances from 13 to 50 miles with checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and trackers for ultramarathon entrants.

Ras Beca is an 8 km race with 320 m of climb near Crosswell in North Pembs. Entry is £5 pre entry or £7 on the day and the event is insured by WFRA. Junior races cover multiple youth age categories.

A 43 km four stage team relay around Glen Lednock with 1,733 m of ascent, starting and finishing in Comrie village. Teams of five include a pair on leg two and course sections range from trail to rough mountain terrain.

A six hour looped trail event in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with an approximate 5.45 km loop and 71 m elevation per lap. Runners choose how many laps to complete and finishers receive a custom medal.

An inflatable obstacle run in Glasgow offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options across a 2.5k loop, with giant inflatables, on course water, music zones and a finisher medal for every participant. Family and group discounts are available.

A community 5K loop around Dunnikier Park and nearby woodland as part of the Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival, held on 29 August 2026. The mixed surface route is a Scottish Athletics permit event with a one hour time limit and a minimum age..

Aberfoyle Trail Run 2026 includes a scenic 10k on mixed trails and a flat 1k for primary school children, both fully marked and electronically timed. Proceeds support Aberfoyle Primary School and local community groups.

Two circular challenge walks of 30 and 50 miles start and finish at Rafford Village Hall, following woodland, long-distance paths and coastal sections via Forres, Findhorn, Lossiemouth and Elgin. Both walks have defined time limits and limi..

Two circular challenge walks of 30 and 50 miles start and finish at Rafford Village Hall, following woodland, the Dava Way, coastal paths and the Heldon Hill ridge. The events have 14 and 24 hour time limits and limited online entry.

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham along the River Wear where runners choose their distance from 3 km upwards, with medals, distance pins, goody bags and on-course aid stations.

Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park features a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and junior race, supports Nottinghamshire Hospice, and includes medals, free photos, chip timed results and an event village.

Experience a flat trail run through the scenic Alexandra Gardens with stunning views of Windsor Castle. Choose between 10k and half marathon distances with chip timing and free race photos included in a historic UK setting.

A chip timed, multi-terrain 10 km through Pershore and nearby countryside, finishing in Abbey Park with Pershore Abbey nearby. Entry is online, limited to 325 places and restricted to participants aged 18 and over.

Take on the Muntjac 15, a 15 mile trail around Danbury Essex with 1600 ft of climbing across scenic woodland and technical singletrack. Enjoy a well stocked checkpoint, a quality memento and bespoke local trophies.

A mixed trail and road event starting at Woldingham School with a 13.1 mile out and back course; marathon runners complete two laps. The route follows the North Downs Way and Vanguard Way with varied terrain and open views.

Hardmoors 26.2 Roseberry in Guisborough on 30 August 2026 offers a Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k with significant ascent, mandatory safety kit and downloadable maps for untaped, self navigated courses.

A 7 hour trail time challenge along the River Wear in Durham offering lap based distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km options. Finishers get a themed medal and goody bag; aid stations and vegan options are available.

A timed 8 hour event on 30 August 2026 in Bridestowe with flexible arrival under a TUGG system. Laps are 5.3 km on an old train line, places are limited to 70 and finishers receive a medal.

Experience a scenic trail run through the grounds of Shoreham Woods in Kent. This chip timed 10k event features woodland paths and supports the local environment and dementia research.