Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A coastal running event in Seaham with 5 km and 10 km courses starting at the Tommy statue. A one minute silence precedes each race; live chip timing and finisher medal, T shirt and snack are provided.

Trail races of 10 km and a half marathon run around Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn Beach in Anglesey, with marked courses, marshals and an event village; tickets are currently sold out.

An off road ultramarathon from Maiden Newton of about 35.9 miles with roughly 1,300 m of ascent, passing hillforts and coastal views. Six aid stations offer water and cake, GPX files and maps are provided for navigation.

Forest trail races at Wendover Woods on 1 November 2026 include marathon, half marathon, 10k and a junior run over a multi-lap 10 km course with varied, hilly terrain and on-site facilities for spectators.

A ten mile road race around Derwent Water on 1 November 2026, organised by Keswick AC with Race HQ at Keswick School, tarmac roads, refreshments midrace and first aid provision.

A mixed terrain trail festival at Tentsmuir Forest near Tayport offering a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, junior 5 km and a 1.2 km family fun run with marshalled, signposted routes and charitable proceeds for the Tayport Community Trust.

A chip-timed marathon on Sunday 1 November 2026, starting and finishing in Pensilva and passing landmarks such as Golitha Falls, Colliford Lake and Jamaica Inn. Minimum age 18; entries are limited to 475.

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.