Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A children's fun run organised by Afan Valley Swimming Club on 23 August, covering approximately 1 mile of mixed grass and tarmac with uphill and downhill sections. Entry includes a finishers' medal and a bag of sweets.

A TRA licenced 5 mile trail race organised by Leigh Harriers AC at Leigh Sports Village on 23 August 2026, with affiliated and unaffiliated entry categories and published ticket prices.

A trail running festival at Tulliallan on 23 Aug 2026 with half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.5 km family run, clearly marked off-road routes and proceeds from the fun run supporting local charities.

Experience a scenic run through the historic Richmond Park on this UK Athletics Affiliated course. Choose between a half or full marathon distance following the trails and private roads of London’s largest Royal Park.

A trail run entirely within Richmond Park offering half marathon and marathon distances, a route past the White House and park lakes, and on-course drinks and feed stations.

A scenic trail race of about 10K around Brodick on the Isle of Arran with roughly 600 feet of ascent. The route uses footpaths and forestry roads, starts at Ormidale Sports Pavilion, and has an entry limit of 100 runners.

A self-navigation marathon along the Colne Valley Path from Stambourne, passing Great Yeldham and the mighty oak, finishing on the Cymbeline meadows. Aid stations are placed about every 10 km and the event is cupless.

Summer community races of 5 km and 10 km from Whitwell and Reepham Railway Station along Marriott's Way, with medals for finishers and fundraising for Keeping Abreast Breast Cancer Reconstruction Support Charity. The races are not timed.

MacTuffX Portsmouth at the Mountbatten Centre on 23 August 2026 combines ten Xercises with repeated running laps in Solo, Doubles and Relay formats, with Classic (10 x 400m) and Double (10 x 800m) options; entrants must be 18 or over.

A 5.7 mile trail race in Cardenden Woods on 23 August 2026 marking the 200th anniversary of Scotland’s last pistol duel, with mainly off-road terrain, limited places and on-site prize giving at the Corrie Centre.

A roughly 7-mile undulating multi-terrain trail race around Adel Woods, Scotland Woods and Meanwood Park in Leeds on 23 August 2026, organised by Valley Striders AC with race HQ at Old Leo's and an entry limit of 450.

A ten kilometre trail run on 23 August 2026 using the original predominately anti clockwise route, with a limited edition event T shirt included and results posted within 48 hours.

A 10 mile trail race through Radnor forest in Mid Wales on 23 August 2026, held in aid of the Special Care Baby Unit in Hereford. The route reaches Black Mixen at 2130 ft and includes forestry roads, moorland and tree covered single track.

Experience the stunning scenery of the Borrowdale Valley on this 21 km trail race featuring 550 meters of ascent through woodland, rocky tracks, and historic Lake District landmarks.

A new Isle of Wight trail run at Rusty Meadow with scenic but steep 5K and 10K loops to the Worsley Monument. The community focused event raises funds for Lymphoma Action and supports a local scout attending the World Scout Jamboree 2027.

Take on the Trunce 8, a classic Peak District fell race starting and finishing at Oxspring Playing Field. The 6.2 km route climbs 190 m and entry is on the day for £3, with a junior 3 km race for over 10s at £1.

Tackle Roseberry Topping on Wed 26 Aug 2026 in this classic short fell race hosted from Newton under Roseberry. Expect a punchy 2.3 km course with big climb and great views, junior entries welcome and on the day entry available.

Golf Ball Fell Race is organised by Rossendale Harriers on 26 August 2026. Entry is on the day and runners should carry the recommended FRA kit, which may be checked depending on conditions.

Take on the classic Holcombe Two Towers fell race on Wednesday 26 August 2026 in the South West Pennines, a challenging 4 mile course with 400 m of climb through rugged moorland. Expect steep trails, great views and a lively community atmos..

A summer evening 5 km series across three Edinburgh parks with chip timing, marked courses, finisher medals and category prizes. Enter single races for £12 each or all three for £30.