Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

This unique 50 km coastal trail run in Dorset features a fun challenge: try to finish before the runner designated as "the Ferry." The scenic out-and-back course passes landmarks like Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle. All participants recei..

A roughly 30 mile trail ultra between Whitby and Pickering with 3322 ft of ascent, eight railway stations and partial self navigation. Fully tracked for 2026, it includes checkpoints, GPX files and a 13 hour completion limit.

Multi distance trail event at Bawsey Country Park with lap based half, marathon and ultra options. Aid stations each lap, parking included and the event is cupless so participants should bring their own bottles.

The Minninglow March is a 17-mile self-navigated adventure through the Derbyshire Dales. Participants collect cards at points of interest for a chance at spot prizes, supported by three aid stations. The event has a 6-hour limit and welcome..

Ultra:5K 2026 invites runners to tackle repeated 5 km laps on the hour for 3, 5 or 10 laps, testing endurance on a hilly, twisty trail near Bedford. Enjoy on course support, a bespoke finisher medal and relaxed festival vibes.

A 9.7 km fell race in the Peak District on 12 July 2026 with 247 m of ascent, marked route and marshals. Pre-entry is £8 and on the day entry is £10 with registration at Peak Forest Reading Room.

Race the Train is an 11-mile point-to-point trail run from Bury to Rawtenstall. The unique challenge is to outpace a steam train traveling the same route, while spectators can ride the train to cheer runners on. Every finisher receives a me..

Ludlow10 on Sunday 12 July 2026 offers half marathon, 10k and 5k routes around Ludlow Rugby Club in Shropshire. Courses use quiet lanes and off road sections on Whitcliffe Common with undulating terrain and a notable ascent at the Donkey St..

A guided 18 mile trail run from Wymondham to just past Cringleford’s twin-arched bridge, combining historical commentary and wildlife viewing. The conversational-pace event is aimed at intermediate runners and includes aid stations and a qu..

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

Trunce 6 in Oxspring on Mon 13 Jul 2026 is a testing 6.2 km Peak District race with about 190 m of climb from Oxspring Playing Field, main race for 16 and over. Enter on the day for £3 and juniors over 10 can run a 3 km race for £1.

An AS-category fell race in St John’s Chapel, Weardale covering 7 km with 400 m ascent on an out and back route up Chapelfell Top. The unmarked fell section requires navigation skills and prior fell running experience.

A multi-terrain festival centred on a 15 km race with significant climbs and a long downhill finish, plus junior loops and a tots dash, organised under UK Athletics rules with open and local prize categories.

A friendly midweek fell dash in the Lake District starting at Old Dungeon Ghyll. 8 km with about 600 m of ascent over steep, scrambling terrain; on the day entry only, £2 fee.

Take on a classic Peak District fell race in Bamford on Wednesday 15 July 2026, a thrilling 4.5 mile course with 305 m of climb and spectacular views. Pre entry is recommended as day entries are limited.

Tackle a scenic fell race from Chop Gate in the North York Moors, covering 6.1 miles with 344 m of ascent across classic moorland. Entry on the day is welcome with low fees for members and non members, and teams are catered for.

A 6.7 km trail race over Blacka and Totley Moors, featuring a steep technical descent on Piper Gate. The event starts from the Totley AC pavilion and is run under FRA rules. Prizes are awarded across multiple age categories.

Run the Cider 5K.ish on Friday 17 July 2026 at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, a scenic one lap trail over fields, grass and dusty tracks. Part of a weekend of running and optional camping, this friendly race offers finisher goodies.

An uphill only Vertical K style race of 6 km with 850 m ascent from King George Playing Field in Patterdale, climbing Swirral Edge and finishing at a trig point near 950 m.

A weekend of trail races at Whitelee Wind Farm in July, offering 10K, half marathon, 50K ultra and a free junior mile, with an Event Village, on-site parking and water stations on course.