Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in United Kingdom for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 2200 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in United Kingdom below and join the trail community at these great events! Search for a location or view races near London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Scotland or Wales.
August 2026
Challenge yourself on the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race across the West Pennine Moors, a scenic but tough 10.7 km with 390 m of climb. Entry is on the day only with a small fee, and the race features in the Rossendale midweek series.
A Lake District fell race from the White Horse Inn covering 6.3 km with 882 m of ascent; entry on the day for runners aged 18 and over with a £5 fee and limited parking at the pub.
Join the Crook Peak Cake Race in Axbridge on Wed 19 Aug 2026 for a spirited 3 mile fell challenge across stunning Somerset hills, finishing with cake and community cheer. On the day entry available for runners aged 14 and up.
An evening fell race on Dartmoor with a 7.5 km senior course, marked junior races and a 150 competitor limit.
Bingley Rock up n' Run is a pop up Summer Series trail event in Bingley offering 5k and 10k routes with on the day entry and post‑race food and a medal.
A 6.35 km NIMRA short distance trail race at Scrabo Country Park on 20 August 2026 with 280 m ascent and a 120-entry limit.
A club organised event on 20 August 2026 at Whitehills Nature Park offering a flat two lap gravel course with chip timing. Senior and junior races run under UK Athletics rules with age categories and listed entry fees.
A short summer series of social 5k trail runs in Sheffield by Run Dusty Sheffield, finishing at local pubs with a free beer; 18+ entries and event T&Cs apply.
Social guided trail run of about 10 km from Milngavie Train Station along local trails including the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way, guided and insured with limited places.
A 5k trail race at Newham Grange Farm on 20 August 2026 with a one mile farm loop and woodland trails, prizes for top finishers and free parking.
A four-event summer series at Dinton Pastures with 5 km, 10 km and a 2 km kids race, chip timing, medals and on-site support.
A 7-hour Time Challenge along the River Thames near Staines with flexible starts and distances from 3 km to 50 km. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and offers medals, distance pins and a goody bag.
A 10 km trail run on 21 August 2026 with limited places, a published Strava route, onsite parking guidance, finisher coffee and cake, and results posted within 48 hours.
A 7 hour timed run along the River Thames with lap-based distances from 3 km to 50 km, medals, goody bags and distance pins.
A very short but steep mountain race on Tryfan near Bethesda, with exposed rocky terrain and expert navigation required. Minimum age over 18 and a £1 entry fee supports Ogwen Mountain Rescue.
A fundraising family 5K colour run at Stowmarket Town FC with multi-terrain routes, colour zones and a BBQ finish, raising funds for the club youth section.
Trail event in Edale with ultra, marathon, half and 10 mile options across varied Peak District terrain, self navigated with GPX and staffed checkpoints.
Two clockwise ultras near Bristol - a 45-mile full loop and a 30-mile partial loop, four checkpoints, bespoke finisher medal, tracking from 2026 and buckle awards for double-event finishers.