Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

BigHeat CampFIRE is a weekend trail festival on 18 and 19 July 2026 near Lurgashall with four single-lap routes across dusty tracks, forests and open plains, plus camping, yoga, a wild sauna and evening live music.

A multi distance trail event on the Gower Peninsula on 18 and 19 July 2026, based at Penrice Castle with camping and full support. Routes include a 100 km figure of eight plus shorter loops, rest stops and GPS tracking.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate combine dune, hill and coastal terrain. Event options include a 12K, a new 40K and a selection of family races.

A guided traverse of all 14 Welsh peaks over 3000 feet from Pen Y Pass near Capel Curig. Options include a single day 20 hour challenge or a two day guided programme with run and walk pace choices and on route support.

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..

Evening trail running at Wendover Woods on 18 July 2026 supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Options include 10K 5K and an accessible 1.5K loop on fully marked woodland trails.

Three point-to-point coastal races along the Wales Coast Path finishing at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay. Routes feature beaches, dunes, cliffs and mapped GPS navigation with checkpoint support and live tracking.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent. Marked course, a feed station, electronic timing and a plantable Wild Flower Seed medal.

A 24 hour trail running and camping weekend on the Shotley peninsula with a fully marked 4.3 mile coastal lap. Solo and team entries up to six, camping and basic facilities at race HQ, chip timing and medical cover provided.

Join The Highlander Backyard Ultra at Murthly Castle Estate from 18 to 20 July 2026 for the Last One Standing Scottish Championship, where runners tackle 4.167 mile loops each hour until one remains. Entries are open for 200 runners.

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 10K trail race at Northumberlandia using the landform and surrounding countryside, with varied terrain, a water station and a bespoke finisher medal. A one mile children's fun run and an event village with café and stalls are included.

A traditional fell race on Ingleborough, covering 11 km with 600 m of ascent, run as part of Ingleton's Gala day. Entry is limited to 250, fees are non-refundable, and the event is part of the Yorkshire Dales Classics series.

Experience a 50 mile circuit through Wensleydale and Swaledale including an ascent of Great Shunner Fell. This traditional challenge event for runners and walkers features 5,500ft of climbing and a 22 hour time limit.

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.

An overnight 12 hour event around Wath Manvers Lake on a flat 3.21 Mile footpath circuit, with a clubhouse offering showers, food and bag drop. Entry fee is £27, field limited to 300 and on site camping is available for an extra fee.

A 7.5 km mixed-terrain chase starting and finishing at the Bell & Harp pub in Little Eaton on 18 July 2026, with chip timing, a 45+ category, free parking and an afterparty with music and food.

Test your physical endurance at Huntley Estate with eight strength tests and eight one kilometer off road trail runs. Earn your official time and medal in this outdoor challenge organized by Trimax Events.