Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Welcome to the most comprehensive guide to trail races in the UK for 2026-2027! Our curated list features an impressive 2315 trail runs across the enchanting landscapes of Scotland, and Wales. From the iconic trails of London's green outskirts to the rugged terrains near Birmingham, from Glasgow's scenic paths to Liverpool's historic routes, we've got every trail enthusiast covered.

Whether you're a seasoned trail runner looking for your next challenge or a newbie eager to explore the world of off-road running, our calendar is your one-stop solution. Dive deep into the details by searching for a specific location or simply browse through to discover new trail runs. Looking for all running events? Check out the complete Running Calendar United Kingdom on running.life.

A social 10 km trail run from Milngavie Train Station along the Clyde Coastal path and parts of the West Highland Way led by a qualified, insured guide. Trail shoes are mandatory, dogs and under 18s are not permitted, and proceeds are donat..

A single-stage 200 mile ultramarathon across the Yorkshire Wolds and Cleveland Way, starting in Kingston upon Hull and finishing in Helmsley. The race has a 60 hour limit, strict checkpoint cutoffs and requires motorised support teams and m..

Day 2 of the Dun Holm Challenge is a 7 hour Time Challenge along the River Wear in Durham, with a 5 km minimum and multiple distance options. Finishers receive a Durham themed medal and distance pins for half marathon or further.

A BS Category fell race in Castleton on 22 May 2026 covering 9.2 km with 427 m ascent along the Great Ridge and descending from Hollins Cross. Entry is via SiEntries, fee £8 and minimum age 18.

An evening fell race around Carsington Pasture with views of the Peak District and Carsington Water. The *9.5 km* route has 230 m of ascent, rough pasture and two road crossings; free parking and post race food are available.

A community fun run in Kintore on a 5 km route starting and finishing at Kintore School playing fields. No official timing or prizes, a medal is given to every entrant and children must be accompanied by an adult.

A multi terrain 10 km fun run on 22 May 2026 that visits Parc Dinefwr, Parc Penlan and Parc le Conquet. Entry is £16 without a T shirt, places are limited to 200 and a 90 minute finish cut off applies.

Backyard ultra at Hunters Greave, Leeds where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains. Silver event status offers qualification toward the gold world team championship.

A 32 mile point to point trail ultra through the South Pennines that links the four Panopticons art installations, starting in Blackburn and finishing in Trawden. The route uses established trails and includes navigation, ascent and rural s..

Farmmageddon at Hyde Hall Farm is an endurance weekend featuring a 100 mile event over two days on a 5.3 km loop, plus shorter distance and time based challenges. The course mixes trail, grass and tarmac with on course aid and on site parki..

A point-to-point 50km trail race from Falmer to Eastbourne along the South Downs Way, covering roughly 3,500 feet of ascent and descent with mostly runnable trails, four aid stations, live GPS tracking and no qualifier required.

A long distance trail challenge from Richmond upon Thames to the Brighton coast with routes from 100 km to shorter distances. The event features marked trails, GPS tracking, staffed rest stops with food and medical support and camping optio..

A 79 mile self navigation ultramarathon across the Isle of Skye with seven checkpoints and a 27 hour cut off. Entry is by application only, limited to 100 places, and requires mountain experience and mandatory kit.

Running festival at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate on 23 and 24 May 2026 offering 10, 40, 70 and 100 mile solo races and a 100 mile team relay. The marked 10 mile loop passes woodland, limestone tracks and the estate lake and includes free weeke..

A 110-mile single-stage trail ultramarathon on 23 May 2026 along the Cleveland Way from Filey to Helmsley. Runners have 36 hours, a compulsory kit list and tracker is included.

A rugged fell race on the Isle of Jura covering 28 km with 2,370 m of ascent across seven summits; entry is limited to 250 places and official results and course records are published.

A point to point trail run in Surrey on 23 May 2026 offering 62K, 41K, 20K and relay options. The event finishes in Godalming with a race village, timed results, medals and free race photos.

A single loop trail half marathon around the Seven Sisters in the South Downs National Park, starting and finishing at Helen Garden in Eastbourne. The 13.5 miles route includes about 2,000 feet of ascent on mostly trail surfaces.

A non-stop **145 mile** towpath race from Birmingham to Little Venice, London, run under UK Athletics rules. Entry is for runners aged 20 plus, limited to 100 starters, with a 45 hour overall cut off and support options for unsupported runn..

Weekend 9 is a waymarked 25 km trail event in the Howgill Fells with about 1500 m of ascent. It offers loaded, runner and walker categories, staffed checkpoints and a downloadable GPX file for navigation.

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