Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A flexible seven hour timed run along the River Thames. Choose your own distance from 3 km to an ultra, with themed medals and goody bags for all finishers. Enjoy a fully signed course suitable for road shoes.

Experience an adventurous trail event in the Peak District with four distances ranging from 10 to 41 miles. Navigate wild paths, rocky descents, and waterfalls starting from the convenient location of Edale.

Experience a self navigating ultra marathon through the rolling hills and green spaces around Bristol. Choose between 30 and 45 mile routes featuring checkpoints, pacers, and a finishers medal or commemorative buckle.

Take on the Gateshead Trail 10 km through Derwent Walk Country Park on 22 Aug 2026. Enjoy mostly gentle trails and a social double loop. Finish in a lively village with food, music and coffee and grab a designer medal bottle opener.

Experience a spectacular trail event through the Brecon Beacons with four distances ranging from 10k to a 32 mile ultra. Navigate open moorland and mountain escarpments in this dog friendly race starting from Llangattock.

Run along the scenic trail paths of Carsington Water in Derbyshire. Choose between an undulating half marathon or 10k loop while enjoying views of the reservoir and surrounding countryside.

Experience a 19.5 km fell race in the heart of Cumbria featuring 1370 meters of elevation. Navigate from Hartsop through checkpoints at Rest Dodd and Nan Bield Pass in this technical mountain event.

A challenging fell race in Northumberland's beautiful countryside. The 5.8km route features 300m of climb and is part of the regional championship. Entry is available on the day.

A long fell race across the Ochil Hills from Glen Devon to Stirling University, visiting multiple summit controls. The route includes two marked sections, mandatory navigation kit, and pre entry or limited on the day entry.

Join this popular canal towpath event in Kirkstall for a flat and fast lapped course. Choose from five distances and enjoy a post race BBQ and bespoke medal in a social atmosphere.

The Phoenix Afterglow is the final event in a 2026 summer series, held on a flat, scenic 5.3km loop along the River Mersey. Participants choose their own distance within a 7-hour window, with a finisher's medal for everyone. The event suppo..

Celebrate a decade of trail running in Scotland at the 10th anniversary of the Dunoon Ultra Marathon. Choose between a solo ultra or a three person relay through the scenic landscapes of Argyll with a historic pier finish.

Run the Borders is a 109 km loop on the Borders Abbey Way passing four ruined abbeys and historic towns. Options include a 50K, the full 109 km and a four person relay on mixed tarmac, trails and riverbanks.

Experience a short and sharp challenge at the Achmony Hill Race in Drumnadrochit. This 3.5 mile course features 700 feet of climbing and finishes in the lively arena of the Glenurquhart Highland Games.

Choose your distance in this 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park. Enjoy a baking competition, themed medals, and a well stocked aid station on a course featuring scenic parkland views.

Experience a scenic trail run through Wendover Woods with distances ranging from a junior race to a half marathon. Enjoy gravel paths and views of the Chilterns with chip timing and themed medals for all finishers.

Experience a 52 mile journey through the South Downs National Park with 7000 feet of ascent. This two day event features six checkpoints and full catering including a mid race meal and breakfast at the finish.

Event Overview The Gecko Gathering running event takes place on Sunday 23 August 2026 at Scorrier House, a private estate in Cornwall near Redruth. The event features several timed distance options. Distances Participants can choose from th..

The Richmond Park Half and Full Marathon are on August 23, 2026, in Richmond Park. The course includes park trails and landmarks, with goody bags for finishers. This UK Athletics affiliated event has limited entries.

Follow an ancient pilgrim trail along the coast and countryside from Southampton featuring a unique boat crossing over the Hamble River. Choose between a 15 mile or marathon distance with finishes at historic landmarks.