Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Test your navigation skills and endurance at this 13.6 km event with 690 m of ascent. Experience the rugged beauty of Clachnaben in a race that emphasizes self sufficiency and traditional hill running values.

Test your endurance at the Ben Ledi Uphill Only Race, a 5.3 km climb with 760 m of ascent finishing at the mountain summit. This event hosts the Scottish Athletics Senior and U20 Hill Running Championships.

Test your limits at the Corox 2.0 Fitness Challenge in Tyrone. This outdoor event combines eight functional exercise stations with interval runs on a one kilometer track for singles and doubles.

A marked 6 km hill race on 11 April 2026 with 730 m of ascent around Ardgartan Hotel. The route has mandatory checkpoints and mountain rescue marshals, and full waterproof body cover must be carried.

A coastal trail marathon from Redcar to Whitby on 12 April 2026. The route covers just over 26 miles with 3,263 ft of ascent, varied underfoot conditions, and a 10 hour cutoff that allows walkers.

A vertical ascent race in Cornwall that covers 1000 m of climb over two laps and about 15 miles of inland hills and coastal path. All finishers receive a cowbell medal and prizes are offered by Run 4 Adventure.

Experience a 14.35 mile trail run along the stunning northeast coast from Redcar to Staithes. Navigate cliff paths and beaches with 1591 feet of elevation on this scenic coastal route.

Experience the Summit 2 Sea Half Marathon along the Offa's Dyke path. This friendly and inclusive event offers a personable race experience for runners of all abilities looking to get moving outdoors.

Represent Leicestershire or Northamptonshire in this unique 28 mile ultra marathon along the flat and traffic free Brampton Valley Way featuring two historic tunnels.

Join this inclusive event at Haughley Park featuring various distances from 5k to an Ultra Marathon. Enjoy a looped course through beautiful woodland and trails with full aid station support and a unique finisher medal.

Trail races of 5km, 10km and a half marathon take place at Bramham Park on 12 April 2026, using woodland trails that pass estate buildings and statues. Live chip timing is provided and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

Three off-road routes around Llangollen on 12 April 2026, including a new short course and climbs over Dinas Bran Castle. Proceeds support local mountain rescue and Llangollen Foodbank.

Follow the South West Coast Path for 22 miles from Exmouth to Seaton featuring 4000 feet of ascent. Choose between solo, relay, or half distance options for this established trail race along the Devon coastline.

Experience a scenic 10k trail race through the rolling Northamptonshire countryside and disused railway tracks. This eco friendly event features a fully marked circular route starting and finishing in Kings Cliffe.

Experience the natural beauty of the Howgill Fells with the Montane Trail Series. Choose between 13 or 26 mile trail runs through scenic fell terrain on April 12th 2026.

Experience the Ogwen valley through this skyrunning event in Eryri. Choose between 10km, 25km, and 40km routes featuring technical mountain terrain and alpine peaks starting from the National Outdoor Centre.

Explore the scenic Lake District on this 23 mile journey from Ambleside with 4400ft of ascent. Runners and walkers are welcome to navigate this route via Coniston and Tarn Hows.

A 15 miles fell race on the Mendips with over 2,000 feet of climbing and a fully marked Category B course. The route starts on Warrens Hill and finishes at Fairlands School where tea and cake are provided.

Join a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear in Durham to raise funds for dog rehoming charities. Run any distance from 3km to an ultra marathon on a scenic trail course and earn a themed medal.

A popular 10-mile trail run through the scenic Lancashire countryside near Rivington Village. This chip-timed spring event offers a varied route of woodlands and open moors, a finisher's medal, and prizes. It regularly sells out due to its..