Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A half marathon at Box Hill Fort on 28 June 2026 with more than 3,000 feet of ascent over mostly rough tracks. The route offers views of the North Downs, the Mole Gap, Denbies Vineyard and Dorking.

A guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. Evening sessions include sunset runs or night runs by head torch and focus on group pacing, hilly trails, and scenic views.

Gategill Fell Race on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District is a short steep 3.6 km climb that tests hill running and grit. On the day entries only, wear grippy shoes and enjoy refreshments as proceeds support the local community.

Cragg Vale on 1 July 2026 is a 4 miles (6.4 km) fell race with 244 m of climb run from the village near Cragg Vale Church. Entry on the day is £8 cash and registration and refreshments are based at Cragg Church.

Whernside Fell Race is a 10.5 km fell race in the Yorkshire Dales with 468 m of ascent, starting and finishing at The Station Inn, Ribblehead. The event is run under FRA rules with mandatory kit and online pre entry available.

Take on the Hope Wakes Fell Race on 1 July 2026: a scenic 9.5 km Peak District route with 458 m of climb, starting and finishing at Hope Sportsfield. On the day entry is £8 and all profits go to local charities.

Chase summer evenings in Edinburgh with the Sundowner 5K Series, a relaxed yet competitive run across three scenic city parks. Enjoy chip timed racing, lively warm ups and post race photos as you test your speed over 5K or the full series.

A 170 mile point to point foot race from Milngavie to Inverness following the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, with checkpoints, tracking, and vetting of entrants.

Take on the Winster Hill Race in the heart of the Peak District with a 4 mile course and 177 m of climb that rewards effort with stunning views. Open to runners aged 14 and up with affordable pre entry and on the day entry available.

Explore the Peak District on the Edale Skyline Trail Weekend with the rugged 23 mile Skyline route or a shorter 10 km option. Stay near Edale, get guided trail coaching and enjoy spectacular views with fellow runners.

Run the full 82 mile Essex Way from Epping tube to Harwich lighthouse over challenging trails and country lanes. Enjoy supported checkpoints, GPS tracking and a 24 hour finish window for an epic route across Essex.

Run along the scenic River Thames in a 7 hour timed event and choose your challenge from 3 km up to marathon, 50 km or ultra. Flat, well signed loops, aid stations and finisher medals with vegan goody bag options make this a welcoming day f..

Point to point half marathon style race along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place in Birmingham. The course includes a 360 metre tunnel, floating drink stations every 3 miles and chip timing.

A community event tracing the Patterdale parish boundary with four distance options from a 28‑mile boundary route to a family downhill Minibeat, tracker support and checkpoint provisions, raising funds for the local school and church.

Weekend trail event based at Bakewell in the Southern Peak District on 4-5 July 2026. Distances run from 10 miles to 100 km with camping, covered rest stops, medical support, GPS-tracked routes, and finisher medal and T shirt.

A circular 120 mile ultra across the 10 highest hills of the North York Moors National Park with a 35 hours time limit. The route follows long distance paths and passes ancient burial sites, boundary stones and Bronze Age earthworks.

A 30 mile ultra marathon based in Abergavenny with about 5,446 ft of elevation, mostly on trail and including a climb over the Sugar Loaf. The route has three fully stocked checkpoints and downloadable maps on plotaroute.com.

A multi-distance running event on 4 July 2026 around the Ironbridge valley, starting and finishing at The Unicorn Inn. Options include 8 miles, 16 miles and a full marathon with finisher bling and on-site parking.

Take on the Great Glen Ultra from Corpach to Inverness, a scenic but tough 72 mile solo race with roughly 8,500 ft of climbing and a limited field of 150. UTMB points available for experienced endurance runners.

Tackle a rugged 42 mile Great Glen Ultra short course from Fort Augustus to Inverness with about 6,000 ft of climbing. Cross the line with a lap of the Inverness Sports Centre track for a memorable finish.