Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A set of self-navigated trail races from Edale in the Peak District, offering Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon and 10 mile courses across streams, rocky descents and muddy paths, with checkpoints, maps and finisher medals.

Two ultra distances on the Community Forest Path around Bristol: a 45 mile full loop and a 30 mile partial loop. Four checkpoints supply basic food and drink, electronic timing is used and finishers receive a bespoke Green Man medal.

Take on the Gateshead Trail 10 km through Derwent Walk Country Park on 22 Aug 2026. Enjoy mostly gentle trails and a social double loop. Finish in a lively village with food, music and coffee and grab a designer medal bottle opener.

An inflatable obstacle event at Newcastle Racecourse on 22 August 2026 with giant inflatables, music zones and multiple distances from 2.5 km to 15 km. Participants receive a finisher medal and on-site facilities include water stations and..

Trail half marathon and 10k at Carsington Water on 22 August 2026 with marked, undulating routes, marshals and an event village offering food, drink and partner goodies; discounted event t-shirts and volunteer roles are available.

A fell race from Hartsop in Patterdale covering 19.5 km with 1370 m ascent. The course includes multiple checkpoints, early route choices and steep technical descents, finishing back at the sheep pens.

A challenging fell race in Northumberland's beautiful countryside. The 5.8km route features 300m of climb and is part of the regional championship. Entry is available on the day.

A 33 km fell race across the Ochil Hills with 1770 m of ascent, starting at Glen Sherrup and finishing at Stirling University. Summit controls mark the route and runners must carry compulsory map, compass, whistle and waterproofs.

Trail races on the flat Leeds/Liverpool Canal towpath at Kirkstall with five distances on a lapped 6.7 mile loop. Feed stations, marshals and finish food are provided; all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Third and final event in the 2026 Summer Series at Chorlton Water Park, featuring lap-based timed running on a 5.3 km riverside course with a seven hour limit and a finishers medal for every participant.

A 10th anniversary trail event on the Loch Eck Loop featuring a 52.22 km route with 983 m of ascent. Solo and relay options run on fully signposted trails with checkpoints, refreshments and finisher items.

A trail ultra on the Borders Abbeys Way visiting four ruined abbeys. Options include a full 109K, a 50K and a four-person relay with checkpoints, drop bags and mandatory GPS tracking.

A short hill race within the Glenurquhart Highland Games in Drumnadrochit, about 3.5 miles with 700 feet of climb. Entry is via SiEntries, fee £10, minimum age 17.

A 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park where runners pick their distance from a 3km minimum. The event features a cupcake magnet medal, a baking competition, aid tables with vegan options, and free parking.

Trail races at Wendover Woods feature a half marathon, 10k, 5k and junior race across steep woodland with 181 m of climb. Entries include a themed medal, free photos, chip timing and post race goodies.

A 52 mile route across the South Downs National Park with 7,000 ft of ascent and a 23 hours time limit, starting and finishing at Plumpton College. The event includes six checkpoints, refreshments, basic overnight facilities and an official..

A short fell race in Burnsall with a steep 274 m climb over 2.4 km. Entry on the day is available for £6 and junior races run alongside village sports.

An 8.8 km (5.5 mile) fell run around Pen Y Gwely reservoir near Rhydycroesau, featuring tracks, paths and fields with 225 m of climb. The course is partially marked, entry is £7 on the day and the minimum age is over 15.

A 10km trail run around Bertha Loch and Almondbank with technical, muddy sections through woods and gentle hills. A 12 hour lapped event called Big Bertha uses the same 10km loop for as many laps as participants choose.

A 12 hour trail challenge on a 10 km loop around Bertha Loch where runners go solo or in teams. The event features chip timing with live results, water on course, medics, marked marshalled trails, prizes and medals for finishers.