Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

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 Vertical K style race of 6 km with 850 m ascent from King George Playing Field in Patterdale, climbing Swirral Edge and finishing at a trig point near 950 m.

A weekend of trail races at Whitelee Wind Farm in July, offering 10K, half marathon, 50K ultra and a free junior mile, with an Event Village, on-site parking and water stations on course.

A technical skyrace on the Helvellyn Massif: 28 km with 2700 m ascent, five graded scrambles and exposed ridge running. Pre-selection and confirmed climbing or scrambling experience are required to enter.

A marked Lake District mountain ultra of 57 km and 3700 m ascent on 18 July 2026, featuring exposed ridges such as Striding Edge and Swirral Edge. The event includes GPS tracking, ITRA points and multiple manned checkpoints.

A 29 km mountain SkyRace in Patterdale on 18 July 2026 with 2050 m ascent over St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells. Technical trails, electronic timing and checkpoints, plus a post-race meal and ranking points.

Take on the 12 hour Cider Challenge solo across undulating farm trails in Dorset this July 18, with fields, wildflowers and dusty tracks underfoot. Camp onsite for a full weekend vibe and earn a medal and goodies for every finisher.

BigHeat CampFIRE is a two day trail running festival at Mill Farm offering a 50 km ultramarathon, marathon, 16 mile, 12 km and a 2 km fun run alongside camping, yoga, live music and on course aid stations.

Multi distance trail event on 18 and 19 July 2026 in the Gower Peninsula with basecamp at Penrice Castle. Distances from 10 km to 100 km include marked figure of eight routes rest stops camping and GPS tracking.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate on the South Wales coast, featuring a 12K and a new 40K route across dunes, hills and a river, plus a programme of family races.

A guided route linking all 14 Welsh 3000 foot peaks in Snowdonia, covering about 50 km and 4000 m of ascent. Options include a 20 hour guided challenge or a two day course with run and walk pace choices and staffed support.

Two waymarked trail routes start and finish in Castlefield on 18 July 2026, offering a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail through canals, Salford Quays, the Irwell Sculpture Trail and Manchester city centre landmarks.

Join Race The Light at Wendover Woods for scenic, challenging trail races supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Choose from an accessible family friendly loop up to a hilly 5K or 10K and soak up the forest atmosphere.

Three ultratrail races along the Wales Coast Path finishing at Cardiff Bay, with 100, 50 and 30 mile courses that feature beaches, dunes, forest sections, live GPS tracking and checkpoint support.

A semi technical 15km trail race around the base of Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater. Part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, the route is fully marked, includes a mid route feed station and finishes with a recycled seed medal.