Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Trail event on 16 August 2026 offering a competitive 15 mile run and a timed 15 km social hike. Over 18s only; starters receive a vest or T shirt and finishers get a medal and a free drink.

A Bath running event on 16 August 2026 featuring two long, lit railway tunnels and a programme from 500 m colourburst to ultramarathon and relays; proceeds support Sustrans.

Trail runs of 5, 10 and 15 miles across the private Lambton Estate in County Durham, with mixed terrain, live chip timing, canicross friendly rules and on-site parking.

A trail half marathon around Morland in the Eden Valley, largely off road with mixed terrain and about 1330 ft of elevation. The partially self navigated route passes rivers, becks, woodlands and pastures and includes two aid checkpoints.

Spartan South West is at Badminton Park on August 16 2026, featuring Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km and Beast 21 km obstacle courses plus a kids race and spectator access. Team entries and volunteer options are available.

An off road half marathon on 16 August 2026 based at Henfield Leisure Centre, featuring riverbank and disused railway sections with flint paths and stiles. Facilities include changing rooms, parking and medals for all finishers.

A 10 km circular trail around Piethorne and Ogden reservoirs with 275 metres of ascent. The route crosses the M62 and skirts Hollingworth Lake; venue Bulls Head in Newhey on Sunday 16 August 2026 with set entry fees and a minimum age of 16.

Join the Keswick Sports Fell Race in the Lake District on Sun 16 Aug 2026 for a punchy 3 mile, 290 m climb course from Fitz Park Cricket Pavilion. Entry on the day and juniors welcome with big prizes for record breakers.

Ribble Runfest on 16 August 2026 is a multi-distance event around Avenham and Miller parks in Preston. Distances range from 10K to an ultra on a looped hard-surface course with a six hour time limit.

Challenge yourself on the Sedbergh Hills fell race: 14 miles across scenic Yorkshire Dales with roughly 6000 ft of climb, testing endurance and navigation. Pre entry only via SI Entries; post race prizegiving and running camaraderie await.

A fell race in Crowden on 16 August 2026 following the Pennine Way to Black Hill and Soldiers Lump. Online and on-the-day entry options are available, minimum age 18, limited parking and a GPX route is provided.

Join Scarborough AC for an 8.6 mile fell race across the North York Moors, featuring 475 m of climbing and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day makes this a great spontaneous stop in the Dave Parry Esk Valley summer series.

A trail half marathon around Roseberry Topping in the North York Moors on 16 August 2026. The route uses forest tracks and heather moorland, includes steep climbs, is limited to 50 entrants and awards a bespoke finisher medal.

Run through the scenic trails of Southampton Common at this multi distance festival. Explore a Site of Special Scientific Interest featuring woodland and lakes while enjoying a well serviced event village.

A 22 mile guided trail run from North Walsham to Cromer on the Norfolk Coast. The route follows the Paston Way and passes places linked to the Paston family; organiser ESCAPE trails lists the price as £28.

Fell races at the Lakeland Country Fair in Torver, near Coniston, feature junior and senior courses run to FRA rules; race entry is free but fair admission applies. The senior route reaches the summit of Coniston Old Man.

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Mormond Hill Run on a 5.6 mile course with stunning views. This 9 km hill run features 600 feet of ascent and awards bespoke medals to all finishers.

Portmellon Trail is a new 12 km trail run on 16 August 2026 around the coastal village of Portmellon and the Wet Bodrugan nature reserve. The course is described as fun, technical and challenging and the entry fee is 20 GBP.

A 10 km trail run at Ramsbury Brewery on August 16, 2026, mostly off road through trails and woodland. Canicross friendly, entries include a medal, a pint cup and a free drink.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Maggs Howe, Kentmere with a punchy 6 km course and 400 m of climb to test strength and navigation. Entry is on the day only and runners should bring waterproofs, hat and gloves; parking is limit..