Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Enjoy a scenic out and back run or walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell. This family friendly event offers distances up to 13 miles along beautiful Lakeland trails and paths.

The DalesRunner 20 is an 18.3 km hilly trail run near Reeth, featuring steep climbs and technical descents on single-track paths. Mandatory kit is required for this fully marked course, which includes post race refreshments. The event is li..

Participate in a 24 mile orienteering event through the North York Moors to support the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team. Navigate between checkpoints as an individual or group and enjoy a hot meal at the finish.

Run as many laps as you choose on this forest trail course in Hurn Forest. Enjoy a well maintained loop with distances ranging from 5K to ultra marathon and support forest conservation with your entry.

A medium length 11 km fell race in Weardale featuring 380 m of ascent over rough terrain. Navigate to the summits of Bollihope Carrs and Catterick in this classic unmarked fell running event.

Experience a traditional 8.5 mile fell race in Braithwaite featuring 3500 feet of ascent across three peaks. This non GPS event follows FRA rules and offers a classic navigation challenge through the English landscape.

Join a flat and fast trail run along the Manchester riverside towpath. Complete anything from a single lap to a seven hour endurance challenge to earn a themed finisher's medal while supporting a local charity.

Experience a magical Twilight Run at Siblyback Lake with 2.5 km, 4.8 km and 9.6 km trails perfect for families and trail lovers. Enjoy buggy friendly routes, finisher medals, free race photos and Canicross options as dusk falls under torchl..

A 17.5-mile trail run following the marked boundary of the beautiful Ashridge Estate. The varied off-road course includes a climb to Ivinghoe Beacon. Every finisher receives a gift, and a donation from each entry supports the National Trust..

The Pendle Fell Races feature a classic AS category fell run of 4.5 miles with 1500 ft of ascent from Barley Village Hall. On-the-day entry is available, with prizes of sports vouchers for top finishers. Separate junior races are also held..

A hill running event in Birnam, Dunkeld on 28 March 2026 with a senior 6.6 km course (360 m climb) and junior races of about 1.5 km and 3 km. The race uses ProTay timing and is part of the Highland Boundary Series.

Cross the north of England through three National Parks on this spectacular coast to coast journey. Choose from four distances ranging from 55km to a full 300km traverse through iconic mountains and moors.

The Ultra in the Black Country returns for its ninth year in March 2026. This 32-mile scenic loop starts and finishes at Baggeridge Country Park. The traffic-free route explores disused railways, canal paths, and tunnels, and can be run sol..

The Dales Traverse is a 55km ultramarathon traversing the Yorkshire Dales from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. Following the famed Coast to Coast path, it emphasizes self-sufficiency on a journey over the Nine Standards and through Swaledale. A..

The Silva Moors Traverse is an 80 km ultra marathon following the classic coast to coast trail across the North York Moors. With a focus on self-sufficiency, runners navigate from Ingleby Cross to the iconic finish at Robin Hood's Bay. The..

Tackle the hills and mud of Axminster in the Minster Challenge. Choose from a challenging 12 km, a 5 km route, or a family-friendly 3 km fun run. All finishers earn a medal, and the event features a supportive trail running atmosphere.

Experience a scenic 50 km loop through the South Downs starting from historic Arundel. This trail race features rolling hills, forest paths, and riverside tracks with full navigation marking and live GPS tracking.

A classic 16-mile cross-country challenge through the Hampshire countryside, starting at the historic Combe Gibbet. The route features hills, trails, and mud before finishing at the Overton Harriers club. Entry includes bus transport to the..

Run as far as you can for 7 hours on a signed, flat trail course along the River Wear. Choose your own distance from 3km to ultra marathon to earn a themed Fraggle medal. Enjoy aid station snacks and take in views of Durham Cathedral.

Experience a scenic run through the forest tracks of Whinlatter with 9 km and 12 km route options. Runners can participate solo or with their dogs on these well marked and chip timed wide trail courses.