Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

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..

Tame the Dragon on the Wales Coast Path. Choose from 100, 50, or 30-mile ultramarathons, starting at iconic coastal spots and finishing together at Cardiff Bay. Experience clear trails, golden beaches, and a legendary finale across the barr..

The Place Fell 15 is a 15km semi-technical trail race with 680m of ascent, circling Place Fell on the shore of Ullswater. The race is part of a larger festival and participants receive a unique wild flower seed finisher's medal.

A 24-hour coastal trail running challenge on the Shotley peninsula. Run solo, in pairs, or in a team over a 4.3-mile loop. Camping is included for a full weekend of running.

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 offering a unique course over and around the Northumberlandia landform. The event includes a free kids' fun run and a bespoke medal for all finishers. Facilities include an event village with a café, parking, and toilets.

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.

This classic fell race on Ingleborough has been part of Ingleton's Gala day since 1939. Runners face an 11km route with 600m of ascent on public footpaths. It starts and finishes on the sports field by the community centre.

Afoot in Two Dales is a 50-mile challenge walk and run through the scenic Wensleydale and Swaledale, including Great Shunner Fell. Experienced participants have 22 hours to complete the circuit, starting and finishing at Harmby Village Hall..

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.

A new 100-mile team relay through the scenic South Hams in Devon. Teams of 10-16 runners tackle 16 varied legs, with staggered starts and GPX navigation provided. All event profits support local coastal path and cancer support 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.

A chip timed 10 km on 19 July 2026 in Highfield Park, St Albans, on a flat, single lap route along the Alban Way. The event village includes a free family fun run, food, music and a charity link to Alzheimer's Research UK.

A multi-distance event on the Wye Valley Greenway featuring a 1.1 km tunnel, flat former-railway trails and family Colourburst fun runs. Routes are waymarked and marshalled with feed stations and on-site facilities.

A short fell race in Cracoe on 19 July 2026 covering 4.2 km with about 274 m of climb, rough ground and a final steep ascent. Pre entry and entry on the day are available and junior races run beforehand.

Join Gecko Gathering at Harlyn Beach on 19 July 2026 for scenic coastal routes between Harlyn and Padstow, with 10.5 km and half marathon options. Enjoy personalised bibs, medals, free photos and support Padstow Rowing Club.