Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Routes along the Grand Western Canal in Tiverton include Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k options on hard packed gravel towpaths. The event is cupless so runners must carry their own water and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Essex Walker offers a 26 miles figure of 8 route and an 18 miles variant on footpaths and bridleways around Blackmore. It is part of the Essex and Herts Triple Challenge and includes checkpoints, refreshments, and a finishers certificate.

A Halloween themed night run at Irchester Country Park featuring a 5k race and a 2k family fun run, with finishers medals, free event photos and Halloween treats.

A series of mountain trail races across the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons offering four distances from 21 miles to 100 miles. Routes combine marked sections, GPS navigation and staffed checkpoints with mountain safety cover.

A five mile night trail run at The Plough and Harrow in Litlington on 30 October 2026, self navigated via GPX with a tail runner, timed results, Halloween fancy dress prizes and an age limit of 18 plus.

An evening trail event at Haldon Forest Park on 30 October 2026 offering a 2.5 km fun run plus 5 km and 10 km running and canicross options, free race photography and a Halloween 2025 medal for each finisher.

A Halloween themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall offering distances from a family friendly 1 mile to ultra marathon. The licensed course is marshalled and features drink stations, Halloween medals and spot prizes.

Spooky Challenge Day 1 on 31 October 2026 in Bridestowe is an 8 hour timed off road and paved event on an out and back route along an old train line. Laps are 5.3 km, entries limited and minimum age is 18.

A *10 km* trail race from Auchterarder into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and a route shaped like a chilli pepper. Online entry, 16+ age limit, goody bag with snood and medal, prizes for finishers and costumes.

Celebrate Halloween with a historic fell race starting at the Summit Inn in Littleborough. This 4.3 mile event features 800 feet of ascent and includes categories for all ages from juniors to seniors.

Trail races around Roadford Lake organised by Sportiva Events. Distances include 10K and half marathon with canicross options. Entries include chip timing, feed station, medal, refreshments and category prizes.

A single-loop 50K trail race on 31 October 2026 starting and finishing in Berkhamsted. Fully marked route with three aid stations, about 800 m of ascent, a nine hour time limit and a 350 runner field.

Trail Outlaws stages Dark Skies Run @ Wooler in Northumberland with fully marked trails, stocked check points and options for a Trail 10k or a Half Marathon. Entry fees shown range from £25 to £36.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

Trail races from Jenkins Field, Glenridding offer 5k, 10k and 15k courses on marked, marshalled trails with scenic fell views, event village facilities and on site medical cover.

A six hour timed trail at Linacre Reservoirs where runners complete repeated 5 km laps and aim for as many laps as possible. Checkpoints offer food and drinks and every finisher receives a medal.

Experience a festive 6.66 km Halloween trail run starting and finishing at a local brewery in Chelmsford. Participants enjoy a costume focused event with medals and drinks for finishers in a social atmosphere.

A 32 km, 1800 m ascent mountain event at Pen y Fan featuring three separate ascents via six different paths, with Classic and 16 kg weighted categories. Navigation is required and control marshals monitor checkpoints.

A night gravel trail run in Alice Holt Forest with 5 km laps and three distance options, head torch navigation, on-course outposts and on-site parking and facilities.

A scenic trail half marathon around Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve near South Queensferry. The chip timed 13.1 mile course has under 1000 ft of ascent and includes a finisher medal, prizes and on site facilities.