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 the shores of Ullswater on 18 July 2026. The route includes 680 m of ascent, a mid way aid station and manned checkpoints.

A 24 hour trail running and camping weekend on the Shotley peninsula with a fully marked 4.3 mile coastal loop, chip timing, camping at race HQ included, medals and vests for finishers, and optional sauna and refreshments.

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 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia that uses the landform and surrounding countryside. The event also includes a one mile children's fun run, a water station, a bespoke finisher medal and an event village.

A classic AM fell race to the summit of Ingleborough covering 11 km with 600 m of ascent during Ingleton's Gala day. Entries are limited to 250 with on the day places if the limit has not been reached.

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.

Overnight running around Wath Manvers Lake on a flat 3.21 mile circuit, with participants completing as many laps as possible in a 12 hour period. Clubhouse facilities and on site camping are available.

A 7.5 km mixed terrain race in the Derbyshire Dales starting and finishing at the Bell and Harp pub on 18 July 2026. The event includes chip timing, a 45 plus category and an afterparty with music and food.

A 12-hour, multi-loop running event on 18 July 2026 at Bridgend Miniature Railway featuring three 10 mile routes, mixed terrain, a 30-runner limit and results based on most loops completed.

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.

A 36 mile ultra on 18 July 2026 from Clitheroe Castle to Lancaster Castle across Lancashire, featuring six checkpoints, chip timing and live tracking. Entry is by pre-registration only, restricted to over 18s and has a 10 hour cut off.

A 5k obstacle course at Westpoint, Exeter where participants climb, crawl and slide over mixed surfaces to raise money for cancer research. Open to ages 13 and over with a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A 5k muddy obstacle course around Tilgate Lake in Crawley with climb, crawl and slide elements. Open to ages 13 and over, it has a minimum fundraising target and provides a medal, fundraising pack and on-site facilities.

A 5k obstacle course at Worcester Racecourse where participants aged 13+ climb, crawl and slide across mixed terrain. Waves run every 15 minutes, a minimum fundraising target of £50 applies, and on-site facilities include toilets and refres..

A 5k obstacle event at Stoke Park in Guildford on 18 July 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide around a grass course. The event is for ages 13 and up, includes a fundraising target and provides support materials and a medal.