Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026 offers a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail run from Castlefield through Salford Quays, canals and the Irwell Sculpture Trail back into Manchester city centre, passing landmarks like the Imperial War Museum Nort..

A Saturday evening trail event at Wendover Woods with 5 km, 10 km and a 1.5 km accessible loop, fully marked and marshalled. Proceeds are donated to the Chilterns Neuro Centre to support people affected by MS, Parkinson’s and stroke.

Three coastal ultramarathons follow sections of the Wales Coast Path and finish at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay. Distances of 30, 50 and 100 miles feature marked routes, checkpoints and GPS support.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater on 18 July 2026. The route includes 680 m of ascent, a mid way aid station and manned checkpoints.

A 24 hour trail running and camping weekend on the Shotley peninsula with a fully marked 4.3 mile coastal loop, chip timing, camping at race HQ included, medals and vests for finishers, and optional sauna and refreshments.

A backyard ultra at Murthly Castle Estate where runners repeat 4.167 mile loops with a one hour time limit until one runner remains. Medals are awarded to all nonwinners as DNFs and a 100 mile medal is given to those still running after 24..

Experience a 26 km trail race starting in the heart of Hebden Bridge. Run past Stoodley Pike on a marked course featuring moorland views and rocky trails with full marshal support and finisher medals.

A 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia that uses the landform and surrounding countryside. The event also includes a one mile children's fun run, a water station, a bespoke finisher medal and an event village.

A classic AM fell race to the summit of Ingleborough covering 11 km with 600 m of ascent during Ingleton's Gala day. Entries are limited to 250 with on the day places if the limit has not been reached.

A 50 mile, 5,500 ft circuit of the Yorkshire Dales with an ascent of Great Shunner Fell and a 22 hour completion limit, starting and finishing at Harmby Village Hall and passing through Wensleydale and Swaledale.

Trail runs at Callendar House in Falkirk offer 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances on wooded parkland routes. The event is Canicross friendly, uses live chip-timing and all finishers receive a medal, merchandise and refreshments.

Experience a unique festival of running at Blackland Farm with 12 and 24 hour solo endurance challenges. Explore a scenic 1 mile off road loop featuring woodland trails and inclusive camping for a complete weekend experience.

Inflatable 5K in Knutsford, Cheshire takes place on Saturday 18 July 2026; the organiser describes the 2026 edition as bigger and bouncier, with recent booking activity and positive participant feedback.

Overnight running around Wath Manvers Lake on a flat 3.21 mile circuit, with participants completing as many laps as possible in a 12 hour period. Clubhouse facilities and on site camping are available.

A 7.5 km mixed terrain race in the Derbyshire Dales starting and finishing at the Bell and Harp pub on 18 July 2026. The event includes chip timing, a 45 plus category and an afterparty with music and food.

A 12-hour, multi-loop running event on 18 July 2026 at Bridgend Miniature Railway featuring three 10 mile routes, mixed terrain, a 30-runner limit and results based on most loops completed.

MacTuffX Brighton features a unique fitness racing format based on ten intervals of 400m or 800m. Available for individuals, doubles, or relay teams, this event offers a variety of ways to compete in July 2026.

A 36 mile ultra on 18 July 2026 from Clitheroe Castle to Lancaster Castle across Lancashire, featuring six checkpoints, chip timing and live tracking. Entry is by pre-registration only, restricted to over 18s and has a 10 hour cut off.

A 5k obstacle course at Westpoint, Exeter where participants climb, crawl and slide across mixed surfaces. Participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target; finishing earns a Race for Life medal.

A 5k obstacle event at Tilgate Park on 18 July 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide around Tilgate Lake while raising funds for cancer research. Waves start every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older.