Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Backyard Ultra at Delapre Abbey in Northampton offers solo, pairs or an 8 loop option on 4.167 mile (6.7 km) hourly loops. Entry fees range from £85 to £225.

A 9 km fell race in the Peak District, starting from Kettleshulme Village Hall. The event supports the local primary school. Pre-entry is required.

The inaugural Essex County Fell Championships features a new 10km course with 450m of climb. This open-entry fell race offers county prizes for qualified Essex runners. Every finisher receives a free drink.

Experience the Newlands Valley Horseshoe at this Category AL fell race near Keswick. Traverse 24.7 km of exposed peaks and over 2300 meters of elevation in the heart of the Lake District.

The Newlands Memorial Race will take place in Stair on Saturday 18 April 2026. You can run 19 kilometers.

A 10 km mountain trail race on Binevenagh with 350 m of climb, part of the NIMRA and IMRA Ulster series. Entries were online only and the event is listed as full; full kit is required and the course is chip timed.

Enjoy a flat riverside run along the Thames with a flexible timed format. Choose your own distance from 5km to an ultra marathon on a scenic 5.3km out and back loop.

On 18 April 2026 Nightingale House Hospice stages 5 km and 10 km multi terrain runs at Alyn Waters Country Park with chip timing, marshals, water stations and finishers medals. A 1 km children's dash accepts on day entries.

Test your navigation skills on this 22.9 km hill race featuring 1435 meters of ascent. Runners visit six checkpoints via Ben Chonzie and Loch Turret with post race refreshments and home baking included.

Test your endurance at Congo Stream with a four hour multi lap challenge. Run solo or in a team through wooded trails and historic trenches on a scenic three kilometer loop with a dedicated lap for kids.

A six hour timed challenge at Northampton Active offering distances from 5K to ultramarathon, run as laps on a 4.37 mile circuit. Aid tables, a finishers medal and a goody bag are provided.

Experience a scenic trail run or an accessible loch side walk at The Haining in Selkirk. This community event celebrates local heritage while offering signposted routes for both runners and walkers.

Lakeside Relays is a charity relay at Haverthwaite Station near Ulverston, with mixed teams made on the day and all ages running together on a short 0.80 miles loop that gains about 60 feet.

Experience a scenic 35 mile ultra marathon from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island. Following the National Cycle Route 8 to the coast, this four yearly event offers a unique journey through the landscapes of South Wales.

Trail races around Temple Newsam run through open country, gardens and woodland, with four looped distances, regular feed stations and a bespoke finishers' medal.

Circular trail races from Swainby Village Hall with 7 mile and 16 mile options through moorland and forest. Marked routes, feed stations, checkpoints and downloadable GPS files.

A scenic trail half marathon in Seaford on 19 April 2026 that links the seafront with the South Downs and features undulating terrain and climbs. Surplus funds support local charities and entrants receive a medal, water stations and finish..

Experience a trail running festival at Billingford Fishing Lakes & Country Park with distances ranging from 5k to Ultra. Enjoy a variety of terrains, finishers medals, and celebratory refreshments in a scenic park setting.

Martley Madness is a 10-mile trail and country lane race through the Worcestershire countryside. The undulating route features woodland, Rodge Hill, and part of the Worcestershire Way. All finishers get a medal and celebratory cake at the f..

A new trail race by Heart & Soul Racing Limited at Blackton Grange Estate on 19 April 2026, offering 10 km and half marathon routes across moors, dams and rugged trails in the North Pennines.