Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

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.

The Sunflower Stride will take place in Dorchester on Saturday 15 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

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.

Experience a scenic off road half marathon following riverbanks and a disused railway in Henfield. Enjoy a route featuring flint paths and stiles with full leisure centre facilities and finisher medals.

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.

Run alongside the River Ribble through Preston's parklands. Choose from 10K, half marathon, marathon, or ultra distances on a scenic looped course. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and refreshments.

Challenge yourself on the Sedbergh Hills fell race: 14 miles across scenic Yorkshire Dales with roughly 6000 ft of climb, testing endurance and navigation. Pre entry only via SI Entries; post race prizegiving and running camaraderie await.

Take on the Fellrunner on Sunday 16 August 2026 in Crowden in the Peak District, a testing 12.9 km course with 518 m of climb across wild moorland and open fell. Pre entry and on the day entry available; open to runners aged 18 and over.

Join Scarborough AC for an 8.6 mile fell race across the North York Moors, featuring 475 m of climbing and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day makes this a great spontaneous stop in the Dave Parry Esk Valley summer series.

Experience a trail half marathon through the North York Moors National Park featuring the historic Roseberry Topping. Complete this challenging 13.1 mile route over heather clad moorland to earn a bespoke medal and certificate.

The Southampton Running Festival returns to the scenic Southampton Common in August 2026. Choose from a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or a Junior Race on a looped course through woodland and parkland. Enjoy a vibrant event village and post race g..

This guided trail run covers 22 miles along the Paston Way, from North Walsham to Cromer on the Norfolk coast. The route is rich with history, named after the medieval Paston family.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Maggs Howe, Kentmere with a punchy 6 km course and 400 m of climb to test strength and navigation. Entry is on the day only and runners should bring waterproofs, hat and gloves; parking is limit..