Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A 7 hour timed trail challenge along the River Wear in Durham offering flexible lap distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km, themed finisher medals, vegan goody bag options, and aid stations each lap.

5 mile mixed terrain run around Restormel Castle in Lostwithiel, about 90% on trails with over 1000 ft of elevation. Part of the Cornwall MTRS, the event is cupless and donates a portion of entry fees to Mind Cornwall.

A ridge fell race on the Cat's Back in the Black Mountains covering about 11.7 km with 492 m of ascent. The route includes steep climbs, technical rocky sections, a trig at the summit, and a ridgeline descent back to the event field.

A 10 km trail event at Eglinton Park in Ayrshire on 11 October 2026, organised as a charity run in support of Release Ayrshire; the course is fully marked and finishers receive event bling and home baking.

A 20 mile trail run or hike in South Devon starting and finishing at Broadsands Beach in Torbay. The route goes inland to Kingswear then along the South West Coast Path with about 4000 ft ascent, three aid stations and a cupless policy.

A community off road running event in Marshfield on Sunday 11 October 2026 with children's and adult distances. Entries support Marshfield Primary School and the routes use temporary access across private land.

A 10 mile multi terrain race in Colyton on 11 October 2026, mostly off road and following the River Coly, Ox Woods and Morganshayes. Two cupless water stations, a 3 hour cut off, finishers medal and age category prizes.

Community organised *5k* near Aldershot on Sunday 11 October 2026 with a very flat route on the Polo Fields and Basingstoke Canal towpath, chip timing, a bespoke finisher medal, and a subsidised race t shirt option.

A community-focused trail event at Blaise Castle Estate offering 1K, 5K and 10K distances, cultural food, live music and activities. Organised by Black Trail Runners to increase ethnic diversity in UK trail running.

A lap based Friday timed run on a flat 5.3 km out and back course along the river Thames, with distances from 5 km up to ultra. Both attended and virtual entrants receive a finisher medal.

An inflatable obstacle course event in Norwich on 17 October 2026 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options. Family friendly with medals, music zones, a midway water station and on site food vendors.

Trail races around Carsington Water on 17 October 2026, with a half marathon and a 10k on marked, undulating paths. Entries include a themed medal, water and post-race goodies, plus an event village and downloadable GPX routes.

Trail races from Burnbake Forest near Corfe Castle on sections of the Jurassic Coast, with three marked distances of 24 km, 12 km and 6 km. Technical terrain, one outpost on the half marathon and free parking at the venue.

A 100 mile trail race from Goring and Streatley run as four 25 mile out and back spurs on the Ridgeway and Thames Path. The event features 16 aid stations, medical support, strict qualifying standards and a 28 hour cut off.

Two trail races in the Amber Valley offering 31 miles and 20 miles over undulating countryside and woodland. The course is largely unmarked but route notes and GPX files are provided, with checkpoints supplying water and some food.

A self navigated 50 km event from Grassington with 1260 m ascent, passing Malham Tarn and Buckden Pike. The largely unmarked route uses trails and moorland and requires navigation skills and fell experience.

Rip n Run XL in Wadsworth offers a 40 mile route with 5,800 ft elevation and an 80 mile double option with 28 hours to finish. Four checkpoints, indoor facilities at two stops, and hot food at HQ support runners.

Trail races at Loggerheads Copuntry Park with a 6km loop, a 12km two-lap option and a 6km Canicross. Courses are marked and marshalled and entry fees range from £19 to £22.

Part of the 2026 Weekend Saunter Series in Brighouse, offering 5K, 10K and half marathon routes through scenic Yorkshire countryside with finish tokens and pay on the day entry noted as available.

An annual 25 km or 50 km challenge across Kent, Surrey and Sussex footpaths, navigated from written route directions with checkpoints, food included and a ten hour completion objective.