Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Three point-to-point coastal races along the Wales Coast Path finishing at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay. Routes feature beaches, dunes, cliffs and mapped GPS navigation with checkpoint support and live tracking.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent. Marked course, a feed station, electronic timing and a plantable Wild Flower Seed medal.

Test your endurance at this 24 hour trail event on the scenic Shotley peninsula. Run solo or in teams on a 4.3 mile coastal loop with inclusive camping and a supportive community atmosphere.

Join The Highlander Backyard Ultra at Murthly Castle Estate from 18 to 20 July 2026 for the Last One Standing Scottish Championship, where runners tackle 4.167 mile loops each hour until one remains. Entries are open for 200 runners.

Experience a 26 km trail race starting in the heart of Hebden Bridge. Run past Stoodley Pike on a marked course featuring moorland views and rocky trails with full marshal support and finisher medals.

A 10K trail race at Northumberlandia using the landform and surrounding countryside, with varied terrain, a water station and a bespoke finisher medal. A one mile children's fun run and an event village with café and stalls are included.

A traditional fell race on Ingleborough, covering 11 km with 600 m of ascent, run as part of Ingleton's Gala day. Entry is limited to 250, fees are non-refundable, and the event is part of the Yorkshire Dales Classics series.

Experience a 50 mile circuit through Wensleydale and Swaledale including an ascent of Great Shunner Fell. This traditional challenge event for runners and walkers features 5,500ft of climbing and a 22 hour time limit.

Trail runs at Callendar House in Falkirk offer 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances on wooded parkland routes. The event is Canicross friendly, uses live chip-timing and all finishers receive a medal, merchandise and refreshments.

Experience a unique festival of running at Blackland Farm with 12 and 24 hour solo endurance challenges. Explore a scenic 1 mile off road loop featuring woodland trails and inclusive camping for a complete weekend experience.

Inflatable 5K in Knutsford, Cheshire takes place on Saturday 18 July 2026; the organiser describes the 2026 edition as bigger and bouncier, with recent booking activity and positive participant feedback.

An overnight 12 hour event around Wath Manvers Lake on a flat 3.21 Mile footpath circuit, with a clubhouse offering showers, food and bag drop. Entry fee is £27, field limited to 300 and on site camping is available for an extra fee.

A 7.5 km mixed-terrain chase starting and finishing at the Bell & Harp pub in Little Eaton on 18 July 2026, with chip timing, a 45+ category, free parking and an afterparty with music and food.

Test your physical endurance at Huntley Estate with eight strength tests and eight one kilometer off road trail runs. Earn your official time and medal in this outdoor challenge organized by Trimax Events.

A 12-hour multi-loop challenge in Bridgend where runners repeat three 10 mile routes to cover as much distance as possible. The mixed-terrain course includes hills and forestry trails and entries are limited to 30 runners.

MacTuffX Brighton features a unique fitness racing format based on ten intervals of 400m or 800m. Available for individuals, doubles, or relay teams, this event offers a variety of ways to compete in July 2026.

Enjoy a relaxed two lap trail run through the fields and orchards of Myncen Farm in Dorset. This event offers a 10k course open to all abilities with a supportive atmosphere and optional weekend camping.

Trail races at Winwick Hall feature fully marked 10k and 5k courses plus a 2k children’s fun run on mixed terrain with on course support, first aid and water. The event supports the Bruce Green Foundation.

ATW St Albans Summer 10K on 19 July 2026 is a single lap, chip timed 10K around Highfield Park and the Alban Way with a grass finish and mostly traffic free roads. The event village features a free family fun run, cafes, live music and fund..

On Sunday 19 July 2026 the Wye Valley Tunnel Run near Chepstow offers Colourbust fun runs plus 10 km, half and full marathon courses along the Wye Valley Greenway, including over 1 km of tunnel, support stations and finish medals.