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 2300 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 24 hour, 50 miles linear route from Marsden to Ilkley with over 6600 ft of ascent. The course visits six Stanza Stones inscribed with poems by Simon Armitage and crosses South Pennines moorland including Haworth and Ilkley Moor.

A 31 miles ultra around Loch Lyon and into Glen Lochay with about 3,500 ft of ascent. The mostly off road route includes several river crossings, multiple water checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements.

A 40 mile coastal ultra on 6 June 2026 from Porthcawl to Lavernock Point along the Wales Coast Path, featuring beaches, cliffs and Ogmore Castle, with three staffed checkpoints and no formal time limit.

An inflatable obstacle-course fun run in Lincoln on 6 June 2026 with lap options of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k, music zones and multiple inflatable obstacles. Family, group and charity discounts are available, plus volunteer benefits.

Glentress 8 Hour Challenge is an 8 hour running event at Glentress on 6 June 2026 organised by NU Limits Running. Registration for this edition closed on 3 March 2026.

A mixed paths running event in the Ironbridge area offering 8 mile, 16 mile and marathon options. Fancy dress is recommended and one lap measures eight miles.

The National Forest Way Ultra will take place in Burton upon Trent on Saturday 6 June 2026.

Trail races in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) offering Marathon and Half Marathon distances plus bergen versions with a 45 lb pack. Routes run on mountain trails with substantial ascent and finishers receive medals and mugs of tea.

A waymarked 100 km point to point trail along the Northumberland coast from Bamburgh to Tynemouth Priory. The event includes six feed stations, medical cover, runner tracking and a 24 hour cut off.

A 32 mile single-lap road ultra around Dartmoor from Princetown with significant hills, a 275 runner limit and a 6 hour 45 minute cut off. The event includes aid stations, bespoke medals, technical t-shirts, post-race food and on-site facil..

A mountain fell race around Pen y Ghent on 6 June 2026, covering 12.2 km with 500 m of ascent. The event follows marked paths and the Pennine Way, is run under FRA rules, and requires full mandatory kit with a 350 runner limit.

Take on the classic Ennerdale Horseshoe in the Lake District, a tough 23 mile fell race with big ascent and stunning mountain scenery. Entries are limited and on the day places may be available, creating a competitive scenic challenge.

A 24-hour relay at Wasing Park, Reading on 6–7 June 2026 with Solo, Pair, and Team entries on an 8 km trail lap, event camping and an event village, plus charity entry options and tiered team pricing.

A flagged 13.2 mile trail race on 6 June 2026 around Threshfield in the Yorkshire Dales, featuring over 2,000 feet of ascent and more than £800 in prizes. The event follows established footpaths and uses SPORTident timing.

Backyard Ultra at Chilton Manor Farm in Chilton Candover is a private, sold out backyard ultra on a 6.706 km loop around Godsfield Copse. Runners repeat a 4.16666 mile lap each hour until only one runner completes the next lap.

A Scottish Athletics affiliated *10 km* trail race in Killearn on 6 June 2026, run over mixed surfaces with about 310 ft of elevation. Entries include a technical t-shirt or vest and official bib transfers are allowed until 31 March 2026.

The ONER is an 85-mile (circa 140 km) continuous coastal ultramarathon along the Jurassic Coast with a 30-hour cutoff. The route runs from near Charmouth to Shell Bay, Studland, and includes a full circumnavigation of Portland.

Trail running around Coniston Water from Coniston Sports and Social Club, with marked, marshalled courses of 10 km and 16 km. The event village offers food, live music and on-course water stations while medics and marshals provide support.

A 50 mile linear ultramarathon across the South Pennines from Marsden to Ilkley that visits six carved Stanza Stones and passes through Haworth. The route features high moorland and valley sections with live tracking and indoor checkpoints.

A 10 mile fell race with about 2200 ft of climbing around Cairncastle and Ballygally near Larne. The course uses roads, farm tracks and fells with checkpoints and minimal route marking, and required fell running kit is specified.

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