Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

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..

A 30 mile trail run from Whitby to Pickering with 3322 ft of climbing, railway sided paths and eight stations. Partially self navigational and fully tracked, the event includes checkpoints, snacks and a 13 hour cutoff.

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.

A 9.7 km fell race in Peak Forest with 247 m of climb on Sunday 12 July 2026. Pre entry is £8 and on day entry £10; the route is marked, marshals are present and free parking is available.

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..

Ludlow 10 on Sunday 12 July 2026 in Ludlow, Shropshire offers 5k, 10k and a half marathon on quiet lanes and off road sections around Whitcliffe Common. Courses feature undulating terrain and a notable ascent called the Donkey Steps.

A guided 18 mile trail run from Wymondham to just past Cringleford on the Kett's Country Long Distance Trail, combining local history, guided commentary and aid stations every six miles, with a portion of the entry fee donated to Norfolk Tr..

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.

The Chapelfell Top Fell Race will take place in Saint John's Chapel on Tuesday 14 July 2026. You can run 7 kilometers.

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.

Tackle a scenic fell race from Chop Gate in the North York Moors, covering 6.1 miles with 344 m of ascent across classic moorland. Entry on the day is welcome with low fees for members and non members, and teams are catered for.

A mid summer fell race from Totley AC pavilion across Totley and Blacka Moor, covering about 6.7 km with roughly 270 m of climb. The route uses public footpaths and includes steep technical descents such as Piper Gate.

Run the Cider 5K.ish on Friday 17 July 2026 at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, a scenic one lap trail over fields, grass and dusty tracks. Part of a weekend of running and optional camping, this friendly race offers finisher goodies.

An uphill only 6 km race with 850 m of ascent from King George Playing Field in Patterdale to the Swirral Edge trig point. The route includes steep stepped paths, the Red Tarn Basin flats and easy scrambling near the summit.