Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Tackle scenic hills and a sweeping downhill in the Moffat Festival of Running on 14 July 2026, featuring a 15 km mixed terrain race plus junior and tots events. Expect tough climbs, great views and local prizes for runners of all ages.

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.

Tackle a scenic 6.7 km fell race with about 270 m of climb across Totley Moor and Blacka Moor woods, finishing with a technical descent at Piper Gate. Hosted by Totley AC in the Peak District, entries are limited, pre entry is recommended.

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.

Tackle the Swirral Grind 850 in Patterdale on 17 July 2026, part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, a pure uphill 6 km blast with 850 m of ascent to the summit. Expect steep paths, easy scrambling and stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sit..

Run the Blades is a summer weekend of trails among towering turbines at Whitelee Wind Farm. Pick 10K, half marathon, 50K or junior mile and celebrate at the Event Village at Turbine 53 with prizes and a spinning medal.

Tackle the Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale, a fierce 28 km ridge run around Helvellyn with 2700 m of ascent. Expect knife edge ridgelines, rock scrambles and strict entry vetting for experienced mountain runners.

Tackle the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale with 57 km and 3700 m of ascent across classic Lake District ridgelines like Striding Edge. Expect rough mountain terrain, technical sections and unforgettable views.

Tackle a technical 29 km Sky Race around St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells in Patterdale on 18 July 2026. Fully waymarked with checkpoints and ITRA points, finishers get a wild flower seed medal and a vegan meal.

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 Camp FIRE is a two day trail running festival at Mill Farm, Lurgashall on 18 and 19 July 2026, with races from a 2 km kids trail to a 50 km ultramarathon. Camp and unwind with yoga, live music, food stalls, showers and a wild sauna.

Explore the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge from basecamp at Penrice Castle, with scenic trails across beaches, cliffs, moors and woods. Distances from 10 km to 100 km, weekend camping, support stops and finisher goodies.

Run scenic coastal trails at Merthyr Mawr Estate, over sand dunes including the famous Big Dipper and along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. Choose from 12K, 40K or family Bunny races for a sandy seaside challenge for all abilities.

Take on the Welsh 3000 Challenge and cross 14 peaks in Snowdonia from Pen y Pass in a guided 20 hour push or a two day option. Small guided groups, food stops and return transport make it a supported mountain running and walking adventure.

Explore Manchester on foot with Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026, offering 55 km ultra and 25 km trail routes starting and finishing in Castlefield. City canals, Salford Quays and leafy trails combine for a scenic urban adventure.

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.

Tackle the stunning Dragon Coastal Races along the Wales Coast Path on 18 and 19 July 2026, with 30, 50 and 100 mile options all finishing at Cardiff Bay. Experience beaches, dunes, cliffs and unforgettable coastal views on a true ultrarunn..

Run a scenic 15 km loop with 680 m of ascent around Place Fell from Patterdale on Ullswater. Part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, the fully marked trail features checkpoints, a mid race aid station and eco friendly finish treats.