Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A challenging fell race in the Peak District featuring 370m of climb over a 6km course. Entry is on the day at Cartworth Moor Cricket Club near Holmfirth. The route is well marked and marshalled for a classic short fell running experience.

The Flagg Moor Run returns in 2026. This 5.5-mile fell race takes runners on a scenic, mostly off-road tour through the fields and lanes of the Peak District. Participants must be at least 16 years old.

Choose your own distance in this flexible 7-hour timed challenge along the River Thames. Complete laps to earn a medal, with pins for longer distances, supported by a well-stocked aid station. All abilities and walkers are welcome.

A multiple-distance trail running event in Saltaire that follows a mainly flat towpath. Feed stations appear about every three miles and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

The Ilkley Skyline is a classic fell run on the moors surrounding Ilkley. Starting and finishing at The Hermit Inn, the 35km loop covers at least eight moors and requires self-navigation. Aid stations provide support along the unmarked rout..

The Foxton Hound Ultra offers 100k and 50k races along the scenic Harborough Round footpath. Runners pass historical sites and receive support from multiple aid stations. The event features guided recces and requires all participants to car..

A trail event on 15 August 2026 with 50 km and 100 km options along the Speyside Way from Aviemore or Tamdhu Distillery to Buckie; routes pass whisky country and coastal trails and include published GPX files and a race handbook.

SkyRun Eryri in Rhyd-Ddu, Eryri/Snowdonia stages four mountain races from 16 km to 55 km on 15 August 2026, with large elevation gains, aid stations and a mix of ridgelines, scrambling and technical trails.

Join the Rusland 5, a scenic fell race across Rusland Showfield in the Lake District featuring a 4.8 mile route with 310 m of climb and shorter senior and junior options. Race entry is free; the show costs £5 and accepts entries on the day.

A night trail run at Fyne Court Estate offering 5 km and 10 km routes through parkland and woods. Optional wooden finisher medals are available and online entries close eight days before the event with medal purchases requiring earlier entr..

An evening Dartmoor fell race based at Ivybridge rugby club with senior and junior races. The senior course is about 10 km with 450 m of climb across moorland with several stream crossings and varied terrain.

On 16 Aug 2026 The Black Bull 15 offers a 15 miles trail run and a 15 km social hike near Chelmsford. The event marks the organiser's 20th anniversary and will donate £2 from entries to a charity to be confirmed.

A multi-distance running event in Bath that routes through two long, lit railway tunnels and finishes at Brickfields Park; proceeds partly support Sustrans and ticketing for this edition is sold out.

Trail runs of 5, 10 and 15 miles take place across the private Lambton Estate in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, on scenic woodland tracks and estate roads. The event is canicross friendly and features live chip timing, medals and on-site..

The Morland Half Marathon on 16/8/26 is a 13.65-mile partially self-navigated trail event. It welcomes trail runners and walkers for an inclusive experience.

A beach and trail running event at South Shields on 16 August 2026, offering an 8 km trail, 2 km runs, a barefoot sand sprint and a Families on Track relay, plus an Event Village with music, activities and food.

A scenic off-road half marathon on August 16, 2026, starting from Henfield Leisure Centre. The course runs along a riverbank and disused railway, featuring flint paths and stiles. All finishers get a medal, with facilities and refreshments..

Take on the Piethorne Fell Race on Sun 16 Aug 2026: a 10 km test with 275 m of climb across the scenic South West Pennines. Starts at the Bulls Head in Newhey with cash prizes for record breakers and both pre entries and on the day entry.

Join the Keswick Sports Fell Race in the Lake District on Sun 16 Aug 2026 for a punchy 3 mile, 290 m climb course from Fitz Park Cricket Pavilion. Entry on the day and juniors welcome with big prizes for record breakers.

Ribble Runfest on Sunday 16 August 2026 is a multi distance running event in the parklands of central Preston. Routes include 10 km, half marathon, marathon and an ultra, with aid stations, course signage and a bespoke finisher medal.