Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

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.

Summits of The North York Moors Ultra is a 120 miles loop across ancient moorland, climbing about 16,000 ft and topping the park's highest summits. Starting and finishing in Goathland on 4 and 5 July 2026, this intimate field tests seasoned..

PIGUM 2026 is a 30 mile ultra on July 4 around Abergavenny Wales, climbing Sugar Loaf and rolling ridges for a stunning, testing mountain route. Three manned checkpoints, crew support and no time limits welcome runners of ambition and grit.

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.

The Serpent Trail on 4 July 2026 from Petersfield showcases scenic South Downs trails through heath, ancient woodlands and rivers. Choose distances from 10 km to 100 km, with coach transfers, camping, a kids race, food and a licensed bar.

DalesRunner 30 is an upland trail from Usha Gap Campsite that loops over remote moorland to the Tan Hill Inn and back, covering about 31.7 km with nearly 3,000 ft of ascent. Expect rugged scenery, waymarked routes and hearty post race refre..

Swinner Swagger is a scenic 15.5 km 9.6 mile trail loop from Usha Gap Campsite near Muker, featuring grassy tracks, climbs and riverside Pennine Way views. Limited to 100 runners, the event offers marshals, aid stations and hot post race fo..

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.