Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Experience a 37 mile ultramarathon through the dramatic landscape of the North Pennines AONB. Run the historic Isaac's Tea Trail in reverse as a solo athlete or in a relay team of three.

Experience the wilderness of Dartmoor with a 33.5 mile ultra marathon or a 15.5 mile long half marathon. These fully marked courses traverse open moorland and deep valleys ending at Ivybridge Rugby Club.

Experience a 36 mile journey from source to sea along the Esk Valley Way. This tracked ultra marathon takes runners through the wild beauty of the North York Moors from Castleton to the iconic Whitby Harbour.

Experience an undulating 24 mile walk or run through the woods and tracks of Calderdale. Enjoy a fully supported route with refreshments and a meal at the finish starting from Heath Rugby Club in Halifax.

A fell race held within the Osmotherley Show in North Yorkshire on 1 August 2026, covering 8.8 km with 320 m of climb. Entry is open to runners aged 16 and over with day registration and show admission required.

Enjoy a safe and measured one mile run around the perimeter of Borough Park in Totnes. This family friendly event features age group prizes and bespoke medals for all finishers.

Experience a flat multi-terrain race through the historic grade II listed grounds of Elvaston Castle Country Park. Choose between chip-timed 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances in a scenic parkland setting.

Run along the scenic Vanguard Way on an undulating out and back course from Croydon through the North Downs. Choose between a full or half marathon and enjoy a route filled with historic landmarks and woodland trails.

A traditional fell race on Farleton Knott near Kendal, featuring a 2.6-mile course with 750 feet of climb. It includes multiple junior age categories and counts towards the BOFRA Championship. Parking is available for a small fee.

Join the Round Hill fell race for a challenging 14.1 km course with sweeping York Dales views, starting and finishing in charming Timble village. Entry is on the day for a small fee and part of the proceeds support brain tumour research.

A one lap trail race around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026 covering about 5.5 miles. The event is open to runners aged 18 and over and features marked routes, first aid, refreshments and age and team prizes.

Explore Birmingham's historic canal network and industrial heritage on a flat, off road circular course. Choose from distances of 18.5, 26.5, or 30 miles starting from Moseley Rugby Club.

Form a team and run a 27 mile relay along the traffic free Formartine and Buchan Way. Shared across 9 legs from Peterhead to Ellon, this event includes finishers medals and post race refreshments for all participants.

Enjoy the Parwich Panoramic Five on Tue 4 Aug 2026, a scenic 8.5 km trail from the Sycamore Inn in Parwich, Peak District. Expect panoramic views and a 200 m climb; on the day entry only, £5.

Crow Hill Reverse fell race in the South West Pennines on 4 Aug 2026 offers a steep 8 km route with 305 m of climb from Dusty Miller pub in Mytholmroyd. No pre entry required; join on the day for £5 and tackle a classic Pennine fell.

A new 4 mile route around Bradwell in the Peak District on Tue 4 Aug 2026 climbs 276 m for a rewarding hill challenge. Teams welcome and pre entry opens in May with on the day entries available at Bradwell Sports Pavilion.

Tackle the scenic Cracken Edge fell race in the Peak District on Wed 5 Aug 2026, a challenging 11.3 km route with 442 m of climb. Join runners raising funds for Kinder Mountain Rescue Team; teams welcome and entries available on the day.

Experience a scenic 8.8 km multi terrain run through the paths and country lanes surrounding historic Hopwood Hall in Greater Manchester. This limited capacity event features a variety of surfaces and local team prizes.

The MTC Thames Challenge is a four-day, 184-mile ultra marathon along England's longest river path. Participants cover the route in four stages, from the source to the Thames Gate. Accommodation, meals, and kit transfer are included.

Join this relaxed summer pop up race along the flat Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Rodley. Choose between a 5k or 10k distance and enjoy a medal, hot food, and a drink at the finish.