Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Trail running in the Shropshire Hills from Carding Mill Valley with Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K options across The Long Mynd and National Trust land, waymarked route, on-course aid stations and a finishers medal.

A Backyard Ultra at Hardwick Hall Estate where runners repeat a 4.16 mile loop every hour until only one remains. The route crosses estate trails, farmland and woodland with on site aid and first aid support.

An eight-hour trail challenge at Borders Forest Park where runners complete as many 4.366 mile loops as possible. Lap timing is by wristband and laps count toward half, full or ultra marathon distances.

A fell race run alongside Britain’s historic Longshaw Sheepdog Trials, held on a route across the Longshaw estate. The course is about 7.1 km with 237 m of climb and entrant admission includes access to the sheepdog trials.

Experience a challenging 6 mile moorland race across the rugged terrain of Dartmoor including steep climbs and woodland trails. This historic off road event finishes with a fast downhill run at the iconic Haytor Rock.

A traditional fell race from Glenridding around Catstye Cam, Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn and St Sunday Crag with manned checkpoints, compulsory mountain kit and limited entries. The route includes specific path requirements to protect sensiti..

Two ultra-distance events along the Saints Way Trail in Cornwall on 05 September 2026, offering 28-mile and 56-mile routes, live GPS tracking, feed stations, medals and race photography.

A muddy obstacle course in Brentwood, Essex, offering 5 km and 1.5 km routes with mud, foam and achievable obstacles. Facilities include wash-downs, changing rooms and a finisher medal.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.

Trail races around Derwentwater in Keswick offering 5K, 10K and 15K routes on marked, marshalled trails with an event village, water stations and on site medical cover.

A series of runs at Westonbirt Arboretum in Sept 2026 and Feb 2027, offering distances from 1 mile to half marathon on solid forest paths, with marked courses, feed stations, event medals and age‑based entry rules.

Trail races from Barmouth beach to Cadair Idris across coastal, forest and mountain terrain, offered in three distances with marked routes, GPX files, marshals, chip timing and post-race refreshments.

Choose a half marathon or full marathon along a flat, scenic riverside towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back, run in laps for easy pacing. Limited places and medals for all finishers plus a giveaway for every entrant.

A long distance 45 mile walk or run across Wales with an 18 hour time limit. The weekend event includes overnight accommodation, coach transport to the start and refreshments along the route.

Mud Tribe Sisters is a women-only obstacle event in Brentwood, Essex offering a 5 km course and a 1.5 km option for younger participants. It is non-competitive with no chip timing and includes a finisher medal and hot wash-down.

A 23 mile LDWA challenge in Malhamdale from Gargrave Village Hall on 5 September 2026, with staffed checkpoints, route refreshments and a hot meal at the finish. Entries are limited to 200 and finishers within the time limit can receive a c..

A mountain running race from the foot of the UK s highest mountain to its summit and back, held in Fort William on the first Saturday in September. Entry is limited and allocated by a pre selection list with club and hill race requirements.

A coastal 7k beach race from Broadstairs to Ramsgate and back on 5 September 2026, organised with local club support. The event features individual and team prizes, on-site refreshments, and a live results feed.

Experience a technical fell race through Yorkshire Lancashire and Cumbria. This 31 km route features steep climbs and open fell navigation for experienced runners seeking a high level mountain challenge in the Dales.

An ultra-distance event that follows the Cheshire Canal Ring from Northwich, organised by New Era Community Boxing. Open to entrants over 20 with a 36 hour overall cutoff, checkpoints, route maps and pre-race support provided.