Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A 29 km mountain SkyRace in Patterdale on 18 July 2026 with 2050 m ascent over St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells. Technical trails, electronic timing and checkpoints, plus a post-race meal and ranking points.

Take on the 12 hour Cider Challenge solo across undulating farm trails in Dorset this July 18, with fields, wildflowers and dusty tracks underfoot. Camp onsite for a full weekend vibe and earn a medal and goodies for every finisher.

BigHeat CampFIRE is a two day trail running festival at Mill Farm offering a 50 km ultramarathon, marathon, 16 mile, 12 km and a 2 km fun run alongside camping, yoga, live music and on course aid stations.

Multi distance trail event on 18 and 19 July 2026 in the Gower Peninsula with basecamp at Penrice Castle. Distances from 10 km to 100 km include marked figure of eight routes rest stops camping and GPS tracking.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate on the South Wales coast, featuring a 12K and a new 40K route across dunes, hills and a river, plus a programme of family races.

Event Overview The Welsh 3000 Challenge involves climbing all mountains in Snowdonia over 3000 feet in a continuous journey. Participants typically traverse 14 named peaks, though the route may include a 15th. The total distance is approxim..

Explore Manchester from a new perspective on a trail run that transitions from the city centre to canals and green spaces. Choose between a 25km trail or a 55km ultra route, both finishing back in the historic Castlefield area. The fully ma..

Race The Light is an evening trail run through the scenic Wendover Woods. Choose from 10K, 5K, or a 1.5K accessible route, with all proceeds supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre. The fully marked course is open to runners, walkers, and whe..

Three ultratrail races along the Wales Coast Path finishing at Cardiff Bay, with 100, 50 and 30 mile courses that feature beaches, dunes, forest sections, live GPS tracking and checkpoint support.

A semi technical 15km trail race around the base of Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater. Part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, the route is fully marked, includes a mid route feed station and finishes with a recycled seed medal.

A 24-hour coastal trail running and camping weekend on Suffolk's Shotley peninsula. Run a beautiful 4.3-mile loop solo or in a team, aiming for personal goals or the 100-mile legend vest. Camping is included, making it a full weekend of run..

This 26km trail race starts and finishes in Hebden Bridge, featuring a climb onto the moors before a flat out-and-back route past Stoodley Pike. With a flagged course, secure baggage storage, and a finisher's medal, it offers a supported ru..

A 10K trail race at Northumberlandia on 18 July 2026 featuring varied terrain, a water station at mile 4 and a bespoke finisher medal. A 1 mile children's fun run accompanies the main event with free entry for children with an adult entry.

Tackle 12.9 km of classic Pennine fell running with 610 m of climb around Turnslack. Friendly club atmosphere, on the day entries welcome, refreshments and prize giving in Calderbrook Church community rooms.

Take on an 11 km fell run in the scenic York Dales near Ingleton with 600 m of climb for a proper hill challenge. Community event at the sports field, part of the Yorkshire Dales Classics, with advance and on the day entries.

A 50-mile, 5,500 ft circuit of Wensleydale and Swaledale on 18–19 July 2026, including Great Shunner Fell. Entries are limited and adults only; electronic trackers are mandatory and the route must be completed within 22 hours.

Trail races at Callendar House in Falkirk take place across parkland and woodland. Distances include 5km, 10km and a half marathon; the event is Canicross friendly and uses live chip-timing, with a medal and refreshments for finishers.

Inaugural South Hams Relay on 18 July 2026 is a 100 mile team relay in South Devon, split into 16 legs of 5 km to just under 16 km. Teams of 10 to 16 runners, GPX routes provided, with event profits donated to two local charities.

Tackle the Apple Plod 10K.ish on Sunday 19 July 2026 at Myncen Farm for a two lap undulating trail run or walk through fields, wildflowers and dusty tracks. Enjoy a relaxed 2.5 hour cut off, weekend camping and finisher goodies.

Trail races at Winwick Hall offering fully marked 10k and 5k routes plus a 2k children's fun run, mixed terrain, on course support and parking; proceeds support the Bruce Green Foundation.