Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Enjoy the Otter Rail and River Run: a scenic off road 10 km through Otter Valley along the river, woods and old railway, plus a fun 1 mile run for all ages. Community event with finishers prizes and Otter Brewery beer.

Fellrunner at Wasdale on Sat 11 Jul 2026 is a classic Lake District 34 km fell race with 2750 m of climbing, testing stamina across rugged terrain and spectacular mountain scenery. Pre entry only and field limited to 250 runners.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Take on the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul 2026 in the Peak District, a testing 5 km / 3.1 mile course with 180 m of climb. Pre entry and entry on the day plus junior races make this a great community running day.

Run scenic trails through ancient beech woodlands and chalk downs in the Chiltern Hills at the Maverick Chilterns Trail on Saturday 11 July 2026 in Princes Risborough. Choose from distances from 8 km up to a 50 km ultra for every level.

Take on the Lyke Wake Challenge 2026, a point to point crossing of just over 40 miles between Osmotherley and Ravenscar along an unmarked moorland route. Finishers receive a technical t shirt and help support local mountain rescue.

Run Manchester Phoenix Blaze at Hardy Farm for a seven hour riverside challenge along the Mersey. Pick any distance from 5 km to ultra, earn a memento and finisher medal and support Carrington Animal Rescue with a £1 donation.

Run a scenic 50K from Whitby to Pickering along the Esk Valley and North Yorkshire Moors railways, passing eight stations and sweeping moorland views. Partially self navigational with GPX and full tracking, checkpoints and a t shirt and med..

Enjoy scenic trail laps at Bawsey Country Park in the Norfolk Festival of Running, with distances from 5k to ultra for all abilities. Small field, aid station each lap and flexible lap options make for a friendly, challenging day.

Minninglow March is a 17-mile, 2,000‑ft elevation trail-running quest based in Parwich, Derbyshire Dales, a pretty village north of Ashbourne. The clockwise route climbs limestone lanes to Minninglow Hill, then Harborough Rocks, before a de..

Ultra:5K 2026 invites runners to tackle repeated 5 km laps on the hour for 3, 5 or 10 laps, testing endurance on a hilly, twisty trail near Bedford. Enjoy on course support, a bespoke finisher medal and relaxed festival vibes.

Join the Peak Forest Fell Race on Sunday 12 July 2026 for a scenic 9.7 km fell run in the Peak District with 247 m of climb. Enjoy marked routes, marshals, free village parking and warm post race cakes and hot drinks.

Join Race the Train 2026 on 12 July for an 11 mile point to point trail from Bury to Rawtenstall that starts on the steam whistle. Run beside the railway as a steam train may overtake, with family able to follow by train.

Ludlow10 offers scenic road and off road races around Whitcliffe Common and the Shropshire countryside. Choose the half marathon, 10k or 5k and tackle undulating lanes including the famous Donkey Steps while enjoying beautiful Ludlow views.

Trunce 6 in Oxspring on Mon 13 Jul 2026 is a testing 6.2 km Peak District race with about 190 m of climb from Oxspring Playing Field, main race for 16 and over. Enter on the day for £3 and juniors over 10 can run a 3 km race for £1.

Tackle Chapelfell Top, a challenging 7 km fell race with 400 m ascent from St John's Chapel in Weardale. The unmarked out and back climbs across rough open fell to the summit, rewarding navigators with great views and village hospitality.

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.