Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Burnsall 12K is a trail race in Burnsall Village on 18 April 2026, following the first section of the half marathon and measuring about 11 km. The event is UKA licensed, requires minimum kit and has an age limit of 17 plus.

Experience a classic 5.6 km fell race in the South Pennines featuring the Blackstone Edge Trig point and Roman Old Road. This fast and rough course is a counter for the FRA English Championship.

A 13th edition mountain running event in the Lake District covering about 40 miles with roughly 2500 m ascent, visiting summits including Helvellyn and High Street. The course is a figure of eight with a 27 mile short route option.

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 12 miles.

A championship mountain trail race on Binevenagh with a 6.2-mile (10 km) marked, chip-timed course and 350 m of ascent. Online entries only; full kit is required and proceeds support the Northwest Mountain Rescue Team.

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 7 and 16 mile trail races from Swainby Village Hall in the North York Moors National Park with marked courses, feed stations, downloadable GPS routes and medical cover. Minimum age 18 and dogs are not permitted.

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..