Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Two trail races finishing at Ivybridge Rugby Club: a 33.5 mile Crossing across moorland summits and a 15.5 mile Great Escape from Princetown. Both courses are fully marked and marshalled and include finisher medals.

A 5.6 km hill race with 370 m of climb as part of the Newtonmore Highland Games, starting with a lap of the games field and climbing to the summit of An Torr before a technical descent and final field lap.

A **36 miles** ultra following the Esk Valley Way from Castleton to Whitby Harbour, fully way marked and GPS tracked, with staffed checkpoints, medical support and options for coach or train return.

Discover the Rose Run with Phoenix Running South Wales at Parc Taf Bargoed, a scenic multi terrain out and back with a repeatable 5.3 km lap to build distances from 5 km to ultra. Rock up and run with staggered starts and limited spots.

A 24 mile walk or run on Saturday 1 August 2026 starting and finishing at Heath Rugby Club near Halifax, following footpaths, woods and canal stretches, with checkpoints, refreshments and a finish meal.

Test your endurance at Hollinwood Scout Camp in this Manchester backyard ultra. Run a flat trail loop every hour until only one participant remains on the fast woodland course.

A fell race held within the Osmotherley Show in North Yorkshire on 1 August 2026, covering 8.8 km with 320 m of climb. Entry is open to runners aged 16 and over with day registration and show admission required.

An inflatable 5K obstacle course takes place in Bournemouth, Dorset on Saturday 1 August 2026. The 2026 edition follows previous events at Norfolk Showground and received positive feedback about staff and obstacles.

Interval-based running event in London on 1 August 2026 offering 10x400m and 10x800m formats. Categories include solo, doubles and relay entries with fees from £65 to £165; all entrants must be 18 or older.

Third race of the Forest Five mile series on 1 August 2026, held as Orion Harriers' ELVIS fixture. The event awards individual and team trophies and offers a discounted series rate with age-category aggregate prizes.

Introduced in 2026, the Pembrokeshire Trail Run follows the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path from Freshwater East to Saundersfoot, offering 25 km and 14 km trail distances with GPX routes and stated entry prices.

Experience a scenic off road run alongside the River Dart in Devon. This community focused event features an 11km main course and a 1 mile fun run with medals for all finishers and a post race BBQ.

Experience a flat multi-terrain race through the historic grade II listed grounds of Elvaston Castle Country Park. Choose between chip-timed 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances in a scenic parkland setting.

Out and back marathon and a half marathon on part of the Vanguard Way near Croydon. Routes pass woodland, the North Downs and Greensand Ridge; the organiser provides race T shirts and post race goody bags.

A traditional fell race on Farleton Knott near Kendal, featuring a 2.6-mile course with 750 feet of climb. It includes multiple junior age categories and counts towards the BOFRA Championship. Parking is available for a small fee.

Join the Round Hill fell race for a challenging 14.1 km course with sweeping York Dales views, starting and finishing in charming Timble village. Entry is on the day for a small fee and part of the proceeds support brain tumour research.

A one lap trail race around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026 covering about 5.5 miles. The event is open to runners aged 18 and over and features marked routes, first aid, refreshments and age and team prizes.

Form a team and run a 27 mile relay along the traffic free Formartine and Buchan Way. Shared across 9 legs from Peterhead to Ellon, this event includes finishers medals and post race refreshments for all participants.

Experience a 12 hour endurance event at the scenic Dean Castle Country Park. Run solo or in a relay team on a 4 km loop through mixed terrain and parkland to see how far you can go.

Part of the Aberdour Festival, the Donkey Brae Races feature a timed 7 mile coastal course, a 2 mile village route and a c.1 km fun run, finishing at Silver Sands Park with on-course hydration, medals and prizes.