Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A multi-distance event along the historic Patterdale parish boundary, from a 28 mile, 10,200 ft full route to a family 10km downhill challenge, with trackers, marked route, checkpoint provisions and waterproof maps available.

A circa 120-mile circular ultra across the North York Moors, summiting the park's ten highest hills and passing ancient sites. The race includes two indoor checkpoints, a 35-hour time limit, tracker and GPX for each entrant.

A 15 mile trail event around Abergavenny and the Sugar Loaf with 80 percent trail, 3,248 ft of ascent and one fully stocked checkpoint. Mandatory kit is required and there are no time limits.

July the Turd is a run offering 8 miles, 16 miles and a full marathon around the Ironbridge valley. The route mixes tracks, paths and road and the event finishes at The Unicorn Inn with parking on site and finisher bling.

A 72 mile ultramarathon along the waymarked Great Glen Way from Corpach to Inverness with about 8,500 ft of ascent; solo unsupported race with marshaled checkpoints, mandatory kit and 4 UTMB points.

Experience a solo 42 mile race along the Great Glen Way from Fort Augustus to Inverness. This unsupported event features views of Loch Ness and 6000 feet of elevation. Runners finish with a final lap of the athletics track.

A day of trail running in the South Downs National Park on 4 July 2026, with five distances from 10 km to 100 km, coach transport to starts, camping, food and a kids race at the Petersfield venue.

An upland trail race from Muker to Tan Hill covering about 31.7 km with nearly 3,000 ft of ascent. The route follows Coast to Coast and Pennine Way sections, includes staffed aid stations, mandatory kit checks and a 200 runner limit.

A 15.5 km upland trail race in Muker on 4 July 2026, starting near Usha Gap Campsite. The route climbs Swinner Gill, descends Gunnerside Gill and follows the Pennine Way through riverside meadows.

A 20-mile unmarked upland race in Northumberland on 4 July 2026, with summits of Cheviot and Hedgehope, a separate Challenge Walk, mandatory navigation and kit requirements, and a 300-runner limit with a waiting list.

A traditional Lakeland fell race from Loweswater Village Hall with extensive route choice on the tops, two AL courses, mandatory FRA kit and navigation without GPS.

Heptonstall Festival Fell Race is a 9.5 km fell race with about 496 metres of ascent around the hilltop village of Heptonstall, featuring varied terrain and a steep finish. Entry is on the day for a small fee and nearby parking is by donati..

Fell races for senior and junior runners in Warslow on 4 July 2026. The senior course is 10 km with 675 m ascent, limited to 150 entrants and held under Fell Runners Association licence number 2026 9716.

A 15 km hill race around Dollar Glen and the Ochil Hills with multiple checkpoints and steep, mixed terrain. Entry has a small fee and mandatory navigation and waterproof kit.

A two day mountain navigation event in the Lake District for teams of two. Six linear courses and a score course test map and compass skills with mandatory lightweight camping and safety kit.

A 24 hour relay at Bramham Park in Leeds offering Solo, Pair and team entries on an 8km trail lap. The event includes camping, an Event Village with food vendors and a bar, plus charity entry options.

A self navigated mountain trail event following about 37 miles of the Pennine Way between Bowlees and Alston YHA, featuring waterfalls, reservoirs and high tops including Crossfell. The event includes transfer bus and limited places.

An outdoor functional fitness competition featuring five 20 minute AMRAP workouts that test strength, endurance and carry skills. Categories include pairs and teams of four with age group divisions and prizes for top finishers.

A 4.7 mile off road trail race through the Moss Valley with a 1.4 mile family fun run. The course runs across farmland and woodland, includes a small ford, and is taped and marshalled.

A mountain running event around Spelga Reservoir in the Mournes, featuring a NIMRA Championship long race and a new shorter NIMRA League course, mandatory safety kit, off-road navigation between checkpoints, and a Deer's Meadow cut-off chec..