Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Tackle roughly 50 miles across the Cheviot hills from Ingram, a rugged loop over the region's biggest summits. With GPS tracking and a 24 hour finish limit, this ultra rewards grit and scenic solitude.

Take on the iconic West Highland Way Race, a 96 mile ultra from Milngavie to Fort William through stunning Scottish Highlands. This epic overnight challenge offers 35 hours to finish and a mountain finish at the Nevis Centre.

Run the North Yorks Ultra Challenge from Scarborough on 20 and 21 June 2026 across stunning coastal and moorland trails. Distances from 10 miles to 100 km with single day or two day formats, a Trailblazerz race for faster runners and an Ult..

Experience the Lamplighter night runs on the North York Moors: pick a 20 mile trail or a 40 mile ultra, solo or as a pair, and navigate moorland tracks and checkpoints by head torch. Finishers get a Lamplighter medal and a night to remember..

Ultra Wales is an epic 51 mile mountain and trail race around Coed y Brenin in Southern Snowdonia, climbing 2,898 m and taking in peaks like Cadair Idris. Limited to 500 runners with a 20 hour cutoff and live GPS tracking.

Beyond London is a scenic trail run through London's parks and woodlands offering 55 km and 25 km options. Run parts of the Capital Ring from Eltham Palace to Richmond Park and finish beside Richmond upon Thames.

Take on the Three Shires Way on 20 June 2026, a point to point trail through ancient woodlands and countryside across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. Choose a 50 mile ultra or a marathon, finish at Grafham Water with aid..

Tackle the dramatic Jurassic Coast World Heritage cliffs on self navigated courses from 33 km to a 105 mile epic, with live GPS tracking to keep you on course. Pick a coastal challenge with ITRA UTMB index points and well stocked aid statio..

Take on the Phoenix Centaur 100 Mile Ultra at Denbies Wine Estate, a flatish 1 mile off road loop with multiple distance options across the weekend. Enjoy central aid, chip timing and a Centaur medal and buckle for 100 mile finishers.

Run a marathon or half marathon at Denbies Wine Estate on 20 June 2026, tackling a scenic off road loop through the vineyards. Choose attended or virtual entry, enjoy chip timing and a collectible community medal while places remain limited..

Tackle a scenic trail half in the Yorkshire Dales with three steep climbs, riverside paths and moorland descents. Organised by Due North, the waymarked course includes drink stations and a hearty post race meal and beer.

Race to the King features 30k to 100k routes along the South Downs Way and Monarchs Way around the Summer Solstice. Expect stunning coastal and chalk downland scenery, generous aid stops and a warm finish with hot food and medals.

Enjoy scenic canal and trail running at the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Kirkstall, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options on 20 June 2026. Finishers get a jumble medal, hot food and a beer or soft drink, with online or pay on the da..

Explore Exmoor with a weekend of running and walking at the Pinkery Centre in June 2026, from family strolls to 30 mile challenges. Enjoy social evenings, guest speakers and films while taking in stunning National Park trails.

Run the Malvern Midsummer Marathon on 20 June 2026, choosing 27 mile or 15 mile routes across the scenic Malvern Hills with rewarding ridge views and stiff climbs. Organised by LDWA Heart Of England, the event features checkpoints, a hot fi..

Join the James Blakeley Fell Race on Sat 20 Jun 2026 in Holmfirth for a thrilling 5 km Peak District challenge with 180 m climb. Entry on the day is free though site admission applies, teams of three welcome, minimum age 14.

Join the Darren Jones Clougha Pike fell race in Bowland, NW Lancs, a testing 4.9 mile route with about 400 m of climb and classic fell views. Pre entry only, with junior races and team scoring for a lively day out.

Join the Phoenix Hydra 75 Mile Ultra at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking for a scenic 1 mile off road loop with chip timing and a staffed aid station. Distances run from 12 hour to 100 miles and all entrants receive a free memento.

Take on the Burrator Horseshoe, a scenic 10 km fell race across Dartmoor with about 315 m of climb at Meavy Village Green. Rugged terrain, junior races and club prizes make it ideal for competitive and social runners.

Run a flat, fully signed trail along the River Wear with cathedral views at Saturn Lord of The Run North, a 7 hour trail event in Durham. Pick from short laps to ultra distances, earn a themed medal with aid stations and vegan options.