Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Join the Heart Of The Lakes Rydal Round, a scenic Lake District fell run of 9 miles with 915 m climb around Rydal Park. Entry is on the day and the race opens Ambleside Sports; sports field admission applies.

A two day fitness festival at Druridge Bay Country Park combining timed ultra races, a functional fitness endurance event, live music, food and wellness activities. Heart Break Lake offers 24 hour, 12 hour and 4 hour timed races with solo,..

A women only 50 km ultramarathon around Hebden Bridge and Haworth with 5,000 feet of ascent, vegan friendly checkpoints about every 6 miles, trackers, baggage storage, sanitary products and a finisher medal.

A looped trail event from Guildford across the North Downs in Surrey offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km options with covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support, camping and shuttle transfers, plus a finishers medal and t shirt.

A trail run and challenge walk in Hartington, Peak District, with two routes of about 26 miles and 15 miles. Routes use GPX and written guides, have checkpoints with aid stations, and require mandatory navigation and safety kit.

A *50 miles* loop around the Epynt Way on August 1st 2026, starting and finishing at Noyadd Farm Camping near Builth Wells. Mostly trail terrain with 8,559 ft of elevation, four staffed checkpoints and no formal time limit.

A 37 mile loop through the North Pennines AONB run in reverse along Isaac's Tea Trail on 1 August 2026. Options include solo ultra or three person relay, with checkpoints, downloadable GPX, event tracker and a 12 hour cut off.

Two organised Dartmoor trail races finishing at Ivybridge Rugby Club: a 33.5 mile baby ultra and a 15.5 mile long half marathon. Both courses are marked and marshalled, offer limited on-course support, bespoke medals, and coach transfers.

A 5.6 km hill race within the Newtonmore Highland Games featuring field laps, multiple fences and a river, a steep ascent to An Torr and a technical heather descent before a final lap of the games field.

A **36 miles** ultra following the Esk Valley Way from Castleton to Whitby Harbour, fully way marked and GPS tracked, with staffed checkpoints, medical support and options for coach or train return.

Discover the Rose Run with Phoenix Running South Wales at Parc Taf Bargoed, a scenic multi terrain out and back with a repeatable 5.3 km lap to build distances from 5 km to ultra. Rock up and run with staggered starts and limited spots.

A 24 mile walk or run on 1 August 2026 around Calderdale, starting and finishing at Heath Rugby Club near Halifax. The route passes woods, fields and a stretch by the River Calder, with checkpoints, refreshments and a finish meal.

A trail backyard ultra at Hollinwood Scout Camp near Manchester where runners complete hourly off-road loops until one competitor remains; field capped at 100, with prize money and bonuses for 100 miles plus.

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.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle run in Bournemouth on 1 August 2026 with multiple distance options, giant inflatables, finishers medals and on-site facilities for participants and spectators.

Interval-based running event in London on 1 August 2026 offering 10x400m and 10x800m formats. Categories include solo, doubles and relay entries with fees from £65 to £165; all entrants must be 18 or older.

Third race of the Forest Five mile series on 1 August 2026, held as Orion Harriers' ELVIS fixture. The event awards individual and team trophies and offers a discounted series rate with age-category aggregate prizes.

A new 2026 trail event that starts at Freshwater East, runs along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and finishes in Saundersfoot, offering 25 km and 14 km options with GPX course files and a payment plan.

Borrowdale Fell Race on 1 Aug 2026 is a Lake District fell race of 27 km with about 2000 m ascent based at Rosthwaite village. Pre-entry is required, the fee is £16, teams of three are allowed and minimum age is 18.

A licensed 10 km trail race in Gisburn Forest on 1 August 2026, organised by Pendle Trail Running Club. Entries open in April with entry fees, a race medal, professional photography, chip timing and optional t shirts available.