Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A lively 4 mile fell race around Cragg Vale in the South Pennines, testing you with 244 m of climb across scenic moorland. On the day entry and team prizes, registration at Cragg Church and post race beer add a fun finish.

Join the Whernside fell race in the Yorkshire Dales on Wed 1 Jul 2026 for a thrilling 10.5 km run with 468 m of ascent and spectacular Ribblehead scenery. Perfect for experienced fell runners looking for a bold midweek challenge.

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..

Experience a scenic point to point half marathon along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place, with varied surfaces, a unique 360m tunnel and floating water stations. Chip timed finishers get a bespoke medal and T shirt.

Beat The Bounds in Patterdale on 4 July 2026 traces the historic parish boundary with options from a 28 mile endurance route to a family downhill walk. Enjoy stunning Lake District scenery while supporting the local school and church.

Explore the Peak District Ultra Challenge from Bakewell, a figure of 8 trail with distances from 10 miles to 100 km. Choose continuous 100 km or a two day option and enjoy signed routes, rest stops, camping and basecamp hospitality.

A 120 miles circular ultra across the North York Moors National Park visiting the ten highest hills and ancient sites. The route has about 16,000 ft of ascent, a 35 hours time limit and is based at Goathland Village Hall.

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.

Run July the Turd on 4 July 2026 around Ironbridge valley in Shropshire from The Unicorn Inn. Choose marathon, 16 mile or 8 mile on mixed tracks, paths and road; road shoes suffice, onsite parking and finisher bling.

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.

A multi-distance trail running event on 4 July 2026 around the South Downs, based at Petersfield Rugby Club. Distances range from 10 km to 100 km, with coach transport included and camping plus food available.

A circular trail race of about 31.7 km around Muker with almost 3,000 ft of ascent, reaching Tan Hill Inn and returning via the Pennine Way. The course is fully marked and supported with aid stations, GPX downloads and marshals on route.

A roughly 15.5 to 16 km loop from Muker via Swinner Gill, with marked upland trails, mandatory kit checks and fully stocked aid stations offering vegan and gluten free options. Entrants must be 16 or older and the field is limited to 100 ru..