Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

An evening community 5 km in Eyemouth on 28 August 2026 with a Scottish Athletics certified course and chip timing, plus mini fun runs for children, goodie bags, ice cream and medals for finishers.

Trail races at Wimbleball Lake on 28 August 2026 include 10K and 5K events plus canicross options. The event features chip timing, finishers medals, parking and camping at the lake.

An early evening trail run at Newnham Park offering 8 Miler and 4 Miler looped courses with canicross categories. Entries run from 15 October 2025 to 27 August 2026 and proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.

Experience a point to point mountain ultra from the Black Mountains to Cardiff featuring scenic ridges and historic castles. Choose between 33 or 44 mile distances with indoor aid stations and self navigation along the Cambrian Way.

A last person standing backyard ultra at Gosfield School in Essex where runners repeat *4.167-mile* loops each hour until one runner remains. The event includes camping, showers, a small aid station and a prize for the winner.

A non stop 130 mile canal towpath race from Liverpool to Leeds run under UK Athletics rules. Open to runners aged 20 and over, the event has a 40 hour limit and a limited number of unsupported entries with regular feed points.

A Backyard Ultra in Devon and Cornwall on 29 to 30 August 2026 where runners complete a fixed **4.167 mile** loop every hour on the hour until one person remains. Entry fee £95, minimum age 18, camping included.

A scenic, rural half marathon from Berneray to Lochmaddy with sea views for almost the entire route; the gently undulating, single-track course has been officially measured by Scottish Athletics.

An 8 hour timed challenge on Saturday 29 August 2026 along an old disused train line, with flexible arrival under the TUGG system and **5.3k** laps. Entry is limited to 70 places and multiple price categories are available.

Follow the iconic West Highland Way on this 53 mile point to point ultramarathon through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Enjoy a fully waymarked route with chip timing and extensive finish line facilities in Tyndrum.

London Backyard Ultra at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre on 29 August 2026 asks runners to complete *four miles* each hour until one remains. The event includes parking for one car, hot showers, water, drinks, snacks, and photography.

An outdoor mud and obstacle assault course near Dorking, Surrey, with a permanent course and over 100 natural and man made obstacles. Distance options include 5 km, 10 km or multiple laps for solo runners, teams and charities.

Join the Arnison Crag Horseshoe fell race in Patterdale on Sat 29 Aug 2026, starting at King George Playing Fields as part of Patterdale Dog Day. A steep 5 km with 300 m climb, entries on the day £5, minimum age 14.

A short fell race of 4 km with about 120 m climb at the Show Field in St John's Chapel. Day entries cost £2 and there are separate junior races for children aged 4 to 12 plus an under 18 category.

Join this lively fell race at Bellingham Showfield as part of the country show, tackling 4 miles with 600 ft of climb across classic Northumberland terrain. No pre entry required; runners aged 16 and over can sign up on the day.

Tackle a classic Pennines fell race in Pendleton on 29 August 2026. The 8 km course packs 457 m of ascent across rough terrain, with on the day entries and homemade cakes and a cosy village pub to reward you.

Tackle the Tripsdale Trot on 29 August 2026 at the Bilsdale Show in Chop Gate. This 5.5 mile fell race through the North York Moors climbs 1437 ft and has a junior fun race alongside. Entry is on the day.

A multi distance running festival at Kinloss Barracks on the Moray coast featuring road and runway courses plus a 4.1 mile Back Yard Ultra loop run hourly until one runner remains. Races include aid stations, prizes and finishers medals.

A trail running event around Skipton offering distances from 13 to 50 miles along Pennine Way and Dales Way sections, with checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and live trackers for ultramarathon entrants.

A 28.24 km mountain race in County Down on 29 August 2026 with 1328 m of ascent around Tollymore Forest Park. The technical route follows tracks, the Mourne Wall and several summits; Level C mandatory kit is required.