Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Cornwall’s only all-road marathon, held in Pensilva on 1 November 2026, follows a scenic route across Bodmin Moor and the Fowey Valley. The course has about 2200 ft of elevation and a 6.5 hour cut-off; entries are open.

A 10 mile off road trail in Stonehouse near Stroud on 1 November 2026, starting with about one mile uphill followed by nine miles of undulating muddy trails. Canicross runners are welcome and there is a 2 hour 30 minute cutoff.

Striders Trail 5 returns to Sankey Visitors Centre on 1 November 2026. The St Helens Striders event uses local trails, is limited to 250 places with a minimum age of 15, and has separate fees for affiliated and unaffiliated runners.

Trail running events from Jenkin’s Field, Glenridding feature 10 km and 14 km routes with boat transfers to the start when available, compulsory kit checks for boarding, and well marked, marshalled courses along Ullswater’s eastern shore.

Eight-day race series in Telford offering 8 miles, 16 miles or a 26.2 mile marathon each day. Each day is a separate race with its own medal and Race HQ at The Unicorn Inn in Little Dawley.

Trail races in Hartington, Peak District offering 8.4 km and 16.4 km waymarked routes, local cheese samples and a goodie bag from Hartington Cheese Shop. Participants must be 18 plus and the long course requires mandatory kit.

An inclusive canicross event at Mere Sands Wood on 1 November 2026 offering a timed one mile run and an optional 2.5 km social run around the reserve.

Shepshed 7 on 1 November 2026 features a measured seven mile, chip timed race through Garendon Park plus a fun run with entries on the day; prizes, a commemorative t shirt for finishers, and limited onsite facilities are provided.

A multi terrain 10 km race on 1 November 2026 with a reversed route featuring road and trail sections, views over Loch Tulla and a finishing descent across the Bridge of Orchy. Entries are limited and the event uses chip timing.

An evening event at Scorrier House on 1 November 2026 with 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km races plus canicross; timed by ST App Service with medals, awards, photography and on-site food and music.

A chip timed trail event in Grizedale Forest with views over Coniston Water, offering 10K and 5K routes. Two dogs per runner are allowed when on a suitable harness and the course is fully marked.

A hilly trail event near Moel Famau offering 17 km and 10 km waymarked routes with checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and reduced single use plastic measures. Support and recce days are provided by Run True.

Night and dawn five mile runs in Market Harborough that pass through the 422 m Oxendon Tunnel. Headtorch required, entries are £23 single or £40 for both, and all finishers receive interlinking medals.

Two days of marathon and half marathon races around Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes on 6 and 7 November 2026, with multi-lap clockwise courses, on-course water and toilets, enforced time limits, and bespoke finisher medals.

A forest run at Llandegla Forest Visitor Centre covering 6.4 km with 229 m of ascent. The event includes a safety briefing and requires a whistle, waterproof top, hat, gloves and a headtorch with at least two hours of good lighting; entry £..

A series of self-navigated coastal ultramarathons and a 38 km challenge along the South West Coast Path, featuring GPS tracking and ITRA/UTMB index points. Distances range from 38 km to 110 miles, with significant coastal climbing and varie..

A sold out trail run from Goodwood Racecourse into the South Downs National Park, with 21.3k, 16.5k and 12k routes through forest tracks, bridleways and the South Downs Way. Entries include chip timing, a medal and on-course refreshments.

Trail races at Oxwich Bay on 7 November 2026 with 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes across cliff tops, dunes and beaches. Part of the Endurancelife 2026-2027 season and included on the Season Leader Board.

A point to point trail race on the Cornish Coast Path on 7 November 2026, with a 26.2 mile marathon and a 35 mile ultra that visits three lighthouses and includes significant elevation gain.

A night trail run at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir with looped courses of 3.3 miles or 6.7 miles. The route is marshalled and signed, has aid stations about every 3 miles, and finishers receive a bespoke medal.