Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

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.

Tackle the Peak District Ultra Challenge around Bakewell on 4 and 5 July 2026 with distances from 10 miles to 100 km across iconic Peak District trails. Fully supported with rest stops, GPS tracking, camping and a finisher medal.

Summits of The North York Moors Ultra is an epic 120 mile circular race with about 16,000 ft of ascent taking in the park's highest peaks and classic trails. Start and finish in Goathland, 35 hour limit and capped at 70 runners for an intim..

Run the PIGUM 30 mile ultra around Abergavenny, summiting Sugar Loaf and tackling over 5,400 ft of ascent on scenic trails. With three fully manned checkpoints, generous support and no time limit, it is a bold, well looked after challenge.

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.

Run the Great Glen Ultra on 4 July 2026, a 72 mile route with about 8,500 ft ascent from Corpach to Inverness along the scenic Great Glen Way. Expect canal towpaths, forest tracks and Loch Ness views plus 4 UTMB points.

Tackle a scenic unsupported solo challenge along the Great Glen Way from Fort Augustus to Inverness: 42 miles with 6,000 ft ascent and stunning Loch Ness views. Fully waymarked route finishes with a lap on the 400 m track at Inverness.

Experience the Serpent Trail off road run from Petersfield with distances from 10 km to a 100 km ultra across sandy trails, heath and woodland. Camping, coach transfers to starts, a kids race, food and a bar make it a great weekend for runn..

DalesRunner 30 in Muker offers a fully marked 31.7 km loop with almost 3,000 ft of climb across Coast to Coast country and the Pennine Way. Limited to 200 runners, this rugged upland challenge features staffed aid and stunning scenery.

Swinner Swagger is a scenic 15.5 km trail race from Usha Gap Campsite near Muker on 4 July 2026, winding valley and riverside paths around Keld, Gunnerside and Muker. Limited to 100 runners; entrants must be 16 or older.

Tackle the classic 20 mile Chevy Chase across wild Northumberland, summiting Cheviot and Hedgehope on an unmarked upland route that requires map and compass navigation. Finish in Wooler with food, T shirts and prizes.

Take on the Darren Holloway Memorial Race Buttermere Horseshoe on Sat 4 Jul 2026 in the Lake District. This tough 35.5 km mountain course with 2515 m of climb rewards strong trail skills and spectacular fell scenery.

Take on the Fellrunner at Heptonstall Festival, a scenic 9.5 km fell race with about 500 m of climb in the South West Pennines. Finish to live music, food stalls and a free pint; entry on the day £7.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race from Warslow Village Hall: 10 km with 675 m of climb across moorland and steep trails. Expect challenging ascents, sweeping views and a friendly village atmosphere.

Tackle a tough 15 km hill challenge with 960 m of climbing at Dollar Academy in Central Scotland on Sat 4 Jul 2026. Expect steep, rewarding climbs, lively team competition and easy entry online or on the day.

Explore the Lake District in the Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon, a two day mountain navigation event for teams of two. Pick from varied courses, camp overnight and test map and compass skills on rugged terrain.

Run from Honister Slate Mine through about 1 km of mine tunnels wearing a helmet and headtorch, then climb to Fleetwith Pike and Grey Knotts. A short but fierce 6 km with 1500 m of ascent and spectacular Borrowdale scenery.

Run 37 miles of classic Pennine Way from Bowlees to Alston in NAV4 Pennine 39, a rugged mountain trail through waterfalls, reservoirs and dramatic ridges. Places limited to 75 and entries open 13 Nov 2025.