Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A long AL-category fell race in Wasdale on 11 July 2026, covering about 34 km with 2750 m ascent. Pre-entry only, field limit 250, mandatory FRA tracker and full FRA kit required.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Take on the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul 2026 in the Peak District, a testing 5 km / 3.1 mile course with 180 m of climb. Pre entry and entry on the day plus junior races make this a great community running day.

Trail running in the Chiltern Hills from Princes Risborough with routes from 8 km to 50 km, mapped GPX files, outposts and timed results. Courses feature woodland singletrack, chalky trails and notable climbs, and the event is not dog frien..

Take on the Lyke Wake Challenge 2026, a point to point crossing of just over 40 miles between Osmotherley and Ravenscar along an unmarked moorland route. Finishers receive a technical t shirt and help support local mountain rescue.

Manchester Phoenix Blaze is a timed event on a 5.3 km riverside lap in Chorlton Water Park. Participants can complete multiple laps within a seven hour limit and all finishers receive a medal while the event supports Carrington Animal Rescu..

Run a scenic 50K from Whitby to Pickering along the Esk Valley and North Yorkshire Moors railways, passing eight stations and sweeping moorland views. Partially self navigational with GPX and full tracking, checkpoints and a t shirt and med..

Enjoy scenic trail laps at Bawsey Country Park in the Norfolk Festival of Running, with distances from 5k to ultra for all abilities. Small field, aid station each lap and flexible lap options make for a friendly, challenging day.

Minninglow March is a 17-mile, 2,000‑ft elevation trail-running quest based in Parwich, Derbyshire Dales, a pretty village north of Ashbourne. The clockwise route climbs limestone lanes to Minninglow Hill, then Harborough Rocks, before a de..

Ultra:5K 2026 invites runners to tackle repeated 5 km laps on the hour for 3, 5 or 10 laps, testing endurance on a hilly, twisty trail near Bedford. Enjoy on course support, a bespoke finisher medal and relaxed festival vibes.

Join the Peak Forest Fell Race on Sunday 12 July 2026 for a scenic 9.7 km fell run in the Peak District with 247 m of climb. Enjoy marked routes, marshals, free village parking and warm post race cakes and hot drinks.

A point to point run of around 11 miles from Bury Train Station to Rawtenstall Station that begins on the sound of a steam train whistle. The steam train follows the route so friends and family can travel by train to watch runners along the..

Ludlow10 offers scenic road and off road races around Whitcliffe Common and the Shropshire countryside. Choose the half marathon, 10k or 5k and tackle undulating lanes including the famous Donkey Steps while enjoying beautiful Ludlow views.

A guided 18 mile trail run on 12 July 2026 along the Kett's Country Long Distance Trail, starting in Wymondham and finishing near Cringleford's twin arched bridge. The route highlights local history and natural scenery.

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

Trunce 6 in Oxspring on Mon 13 Jul 2026 is a testing 6.2 km Peak District race with about 190 m of climb from Oxspring Playing Field, main race for 16 and over. Enter on the day for £3 and juniors over 10 can run a 3 km race for £1.

Tackle Chapelfell Top, a challenging 7 km fell race with 400 m ascent from St John's Chapel in Weardale. The unmarked out and back climbs across rough open fell to the summit, rewarding navigators with great views and village hospitality.

A multi-terrain festival centred on a 15 km race with significant climbs and a long downhill finish, plus junior loops and a tots dash, organised under UK Athletics rules with open and local prize categories.

A friendly midweek fell dash in the Lake District starting at Old Dungeon Ghyll. 8 km with about 600 m of ascent over steep, scrambling terrain; on the day entry only, £2 fee.

Take on a classic Peak District fell race in Bamford on Wednesday 15 July 2026, a thrilling 4.5 mile course with 305 m of climb and spectacular views. Pre entry is recommended as day entries are limited.