Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

An inflatable obstacle course event in Coventry on Saturday 25 July 2026 covering approximately 5 km; the 2026 edition is described as larger with more inflatable elements and participant feedback noted a positive family experience.

This six-hour timed challenge lets you choose your distance, from 5k to ultra marathon, on a lapped course along an old railway line. Pick your medal from a past collection after finishing. Drinks and snacks await at the end of each lap.

Experience trail running through the Caledonian pine forests and heather moorland of the Cairngorms National Park. This festival offers distances from 10km to 55km on the scenic Glen Tanar Estate.

Test your stamina at MacTuffX Birmingham through a series of timed interval repetitions. Choose between solo, doubles, or relay categories across ten sets of 400 or 800 meters in this high energy summer event.

A timed, lap format run along The Itchen Way in Winchester with a professionally measured, permitted course. Runners may complete multiple 2.62 mile laps up to ultra distance and receive a bespoke finisher's medal and aid station provisions..

A just under six mile multi terrain hill race around Falkland Hill with over 400 m ascent, held during the Falkland Gala. The route includes steep sections and varied trails; entrants must carry full body cover and their own water.

A 5.75 mile multi-terrain run in West Looe that follows the riverside and Kilminorth Woods, starting and finishing at the Millpool Centre. Entry proceeds support Looe Lions local charities and all finishers receive a memento.

A flat, fast trail run along the river in Leeds, featuring two distances from a half marathon to an ultra. All finishers are rewarded with a locally made medal and a craft beer at the Piglove By The River beer garden.

A 10K and half marathon held within the grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens on 26 July 2026, supporting Action Mental Health. The multi terrain course passes Hillsborough Lake on traffic free estate paths.

Trail runs in South Wales on 26 July 2026 offering either a 5 mile or a 13 mile course that reaches the Pen Y Fan summit. Entries include a buff, medal and chip timing and each distance has a specified compulsory kit list.

A 28.5 km fell race from Cartworth Moor Cricket Club near Holmfirth with extensive moorland sections and about 1285 m of ascent. Navigation skills and mandatory kit are required and entries are limited to adults.

Experience a unique 12 mile run from the peaks of the Pentland Hills to the shores of Musselburgh beach. Navigate a mix of cross country and urban trails with scenic views across Edinburgh.

Run 14 miles along the Northumberland coast from Beadnell to Alnmouth on 26 July 2026, mixing sand, road and trail and finishing on the beach. Limited places and a 3 hour 30 minute cut off for tide and safety mean book early.

A one-lap 10K trail race through Garendon Park near Loughborough on Sunday 26 July 2026. The chip timed event is marshalled and signposted and includes water stations, race photos and a technical finisher T-shirt.

Experience the scenic beauty of the South Downs Way with trail races starting from Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Choose between three distances featuring woodland paths and panoramic views across Hampshire and Sussex.

A daytime trail event at Denbies Wine Estate in the Surrey Hills offering marathon, half marathon, 10K with canic races and 1K/2K kids races; the marathon requires self navigation and all checkpoints must be reached.

This 14 km fell run in the Yorkshire Dales starts from historic Bolton Castle. The route includes 305 metres of climb and welcomes teams. Records show a fast, competitive history for this FRA-permitted event.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Sheffield with a variety of interval based running events. Choose between solo, doubles, or relay formats featuring repeated 400m or 800m distances in this summer competition.

A circular half marathon on the Ridgeway that passes National Trust sites Ashdown House and the original White Horse Hill; the route is undulating and the race is held under UK Athletics rules with a Trail Running Association permit.

A guided 10 km trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 26 July 2026, led at a conversational pace across hard-packed and single-track woodland trails. Parking is charged and trail shoes are recommended.