Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Take on a classic Peak District fell race in Bamford on Wednesday 15 July 2026, a thrilling 4.5 mile course with 305 m of climb and spectacular views. Pre entry is recommended as day entries are limited.

Tackle a scenic fell race from Chop Gate in the North York Moors, covering 6.1 miles with 344 m of ascent across classic moorland. Entry on the day is welcome with low fees for members and non members, and teams are catered for.

Join the Blacka Moor Chase, a spirited 6.7 km fell race around Totley Moor in the Peak District with 252 m of climb and expansive moorland views. Expect tarmac, rough paths and a sharp technical descent; pre entry advised as places are limi..

The Cider 5K.ish is a one-lap, 5-kilometre trail run/walk set on Myncen Farm in Minchington, near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating course takes you across fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks on private farmland with pe..

Tackle the Swirral Grind 850, a fierce 6 km uphill mountain race from Patterdale to Swirral Edge, climbing 850 m through dramatic Lake District terrain. Expect steep paths, a summit trig finish and a quirky seed bomb medal.

Run the Blades is a summer weekend of trails among towering turbines at Whitelee Wind Farm. Pick 10K, half marathon, 50K or junior mile and celebrate at the Event Village at Turbine 53 with prizes and a spinning medal.

Run the Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale: 28 km, 2700m technical skyrunning across the Helvellyn Massif with knife edge ridges, scree descents and five scrambles. Preselection only for experienced mountain runners.

Take on the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra in Patterdale on 18 July 2026, a 57 km mountain challenge with 3700 m of ascent across the Lake District ridgelines. Expect rugged trails, exposed edges and strong support with checkpoints and GPS trackin..

Experience 29 km and 2,050 m of ascent across St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells, with technical trails and dramatic ridge running on Striding and Swirral Edges. Earn ITRA and UTMB points and enjoy a warm post race soup.

The Cider Challenge Solo is a 12-hour trail-running event held on a privately owned farm in Dorset (Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, DT11 8DH). Designed for solo runners, with the option to enter as part of a team, participants ha..

Join BigHeat CAMP FIRE, a fiery weekend trail festival on 18 and 19 July 2026 at Mill Farm near Petworth with single lap routes through woodland. Relax in the event village with camping, yoga, live music, food, wild sauna and firepits.

Explore the Gower Peninsula on 18 and 19 July 2026 from Penrice Castle basecamp, following a figure of eight route across beaches, limestone cliffs, moors and woodland. Choose a continuous 100 km, a two day 100 km or shorter loops.

Take on coastal trails at Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve on 18 July 2026 with 12K, 40K and family races like Bunny and Toddler Dash. Expect sand dune descents, river crossings and dramatic cliffside views for a true Welsh trail..

Take on the legendary Welsh 3000 Challenge across all 14 Snowdonia peaks in one epic outing or over 2 days. Guided groups, checkpoints and return transport help you tackle rugged ridges and 50 km with 4000 m of ascent.

Explore Manchester on foot with Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026, offering 55 km ultra and 25 km trail routes starting and finishing in Castlefield. City canals, Salford Quays and leafy trails combine for a scenic urban adventure.

Join Race The Light at Wendover Woods for scenic, challenging trail races supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Choose from an accessible family friendly loop up to a hilly 5K or 10K and soak up the forest atmosphere.

Run 30, 50 or 100 miles along the stunning Wales Coast Path, finishing at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay. Expect coastal trails, beaches and dunes with live GPS tracking and staffed checkpoints for a true seaside ultrarun.

Place Fell 15 on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale invites trail runners to a scenic 15 km route with 680 m of ascent around Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater. Expect semi technical trails, sweeping views, a mid course aid station and a friend..

Take on Shotley 24, a 24 hour camping and coastal trail running weekend on the scenic Shotley peninsula with a fully marked 4.3 mile loop. Run solo, with a partner or team, enjoy camping, yoga and optional sauna and massages.

Take on the scenic 26 km She Strides Metric Marathon in Hebden Bridge on 18 July 2026, tracing moorland trails past Stoodley Pike and finishing back in the lively town centre. Expect rugged singletrack, a supportive crew and a finisher meda..