Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Take on the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul 2026 in the Peak District, a testing 5 km / 3.1 mile course with 180 m of climb. Pre entry and entry on the day plus junior races make this a great community running day.

Explore the ancient woodlands and chalky ridges of the Chiltern Hills with five trail distances ranging from 8km to a 50km ultra. Enjoy a plastic free racing experience starting from the historic market town of Princes Risborough.

Cross the North York Moors in this 40 mile point to point challenge from Osmotherley to Ravenscar. Follow the iconic unmarked route with a unique handicap start and multiple supported checkpoints.

Join the Butterfly Run at Parc Taf Bargoed with rock up and run starts across distances from 5 km to ultra on a scenic tarmac course with a short riverside trail. Staggered starts, aid stations and an optional supersized spinning medal awai..

The Phoenix Blaze is a flexible, timed running event along the flat River Mersey towpath. Run from one 5.3km lap to an ultra marathon within the 7-hour limit. It's part of a summer series with a charity donation for every entry.

Test your fitness at Rother Valley Country Park with hybrid challenges and weighted ruck runs. Choose between 5km or 10km trail routes and enjoy live chip timing and finisher merchandise in a scenic lakeside setting.

Explore the scenic Mid Suffolk countryside on this undulating event following the River Rat. Choose from distances of 13.5, 23, or 31.5 miles featuring historic churches and full checkpoint support.

Join a small five person team for a supported 100 mile trail run along the Cornwall coast from Bude to Gwithian. This self navigational challenge emphasizes teamwork with full crew support over a 36 hour time limit.

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..

Join an expert guided recce of the 11 mile Helvellyn to Ambleside section of Lakes in a Day. Gain valuable route knowledge and mountain safety skills in a small group limited to 12 participants.

Race through the enchanting Lancashire woods and river trails that inspired the scenery of Middle Earth. This 11.1 km course starts at the historic Stonyhurst College and follows the footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Enjoy a flexible timed running event along the flat River Thames towpath. Choose your distance from 5km to an ultra marathon and earn a bespoke spinning medal on this fast riverside course.

Experience a traditional fell race in the West Pennines with the Baildon Canter. This event features a 5 km senior course and multiple junior races held alongside the local Carnival.

Join a social guided trail run through the scenic Chiltern Hills led by expert instructors. This non competitive 10k event features technique coaching and group runs for all abilities starting from Aldbury.

MacTuffX Peterborough offers a unique interval based competition for adults. Choose between solo, doubles, or relay formats featuring 400m and 800m repetitions for a focused fitness test.

Experience a 30 mile trail ultra from Whitby to Pickering following historic railway lines. This partially self navigational route features over 3000 feet of elevation and passes eight different stations through the North Yorkshire Moors.

Join this multi-distance trail event at Bawsey Country Park featuring distances from 5k to Ultra Marathon. Enjoy a lap-based course with straightforward logistics and a finishers medal for all participants.

Traverse a beautiful 17 mile circular route through the Derbyshire Dales starting from the village of Parwich. This self navigation event features 2,000 feet of elevation and three well stocked aid stations for runners and fast walkers.

Ultra:5K challenges runners at Box End Park in Kempston. The format requires running a 5K on the hour, either five times or three times. The fastest total time across all the runs wins.