Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A roughly 10 km multi-terrain run around Crediton, mostly off road on footpaths, fields and quiet lanes. The course is signposted, offers water at 5 km and the finish, and includes medals, goody bags and category prizes.

A ten mile mixed terrain race on 13 September 2026 along the final section of the Mull of Galloway Trail from Sandhead to Stranraer. Entry includes return bus, on course refreshments, a finish goody bag and an eco medal; a four hour cut off..

A trail 5k at Clowbridge Reservoir held as part of a three race series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026. The route is two anti clockwise laps from Rossendale Valley Sailing Club and is open to ages 11 and over.

An eight day 185 mile foot traverse of the Outer Hebrides that completes the Hebridean Way from Vatersay to the Butt of Lewis. The supported event includes ferry transfers, daily accommodation, medical cover and mandatory kit requirements.

A multi-distance run and trek in the Peak District near Hathersage on 18-19 September 2026, offering routes from 25km to 100 miles with GPS tracking, checkpoints, guided groups, and finish meal and goody bag.

Ben Nevis Skyline is a **30 km** mountain and trail race at Nevis Range near Fort William, held within the Salomon Skyline Scotland weekend on 18 to 20 September 2026. It was a 2025 Golden Trail World Series qualifier.

Skyline Scotland is a weekend of mountain and trail races at Nevis Range near Fort William. Races range from 5 km to 100 miles and attract over 2,000 participants with live tracking, big screens and an event village.

Enjoy a flexible timed event along the scenic River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park. Choose your own distance from 5km up to an ultra marathon on this flat and fast riverside trail course.

Salomon Skyline Scotland returns to Nevis Range near Fort William from 18 to 20 September 2026, offering multiple mountain and trail races from 5 km to 100 miles with live tracking, big screens, an expo and local food traders.

An 11th edition trail ultra based in Hawes, North Yorkshire, featuring a 70 km route over the three peaks with an optional +30 km extension, on course support, cutoffs and a mandatory minimum kit list.

A 50 km autumn mountain trail race based in Hawes, Yorkshire Dales, crossing Pen-Y-Ghent and returning to the start. The course has 1280 metres of ascent, GPX and course notes are supplied, and on-course refreshments are provided.

A 12 hour Backyard Ultra on a 4.2 mile loop near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains, mixing trail and tarmac. Medals are awarded for 32 miles and trophies go to the first placed male and female on the final lap.

A multi distance triathlon in Llanberis combining lake swims, repeated open road bike laps and lake plus mountain runs on the Llanberis Path. Double and Triple entrants must use support crews for night and mountain sections.

A 50 mile single-loop ultramarathon in the Chiltern Hills around Goring on Thames, with 5,600 ft of climb, five aid stations, full medical cover and a 13 hour finish cut off. The course is mostly trail and fully marked.

A single-stage trail run of about 47 miles along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Painswick. The very hilly course follows public rights of way, allows 15 hours to finish, and offers GPX, support stations and medical cover.

An hourly-loop endurance event in Wyre Forest where runners repeat a 6.7 km forest loop until the last runner remains or 24 hours elapse; wooden medals are given to all and a wooden trophy to the overall winner.

A 40 mile ultramarathon around the Peak District starting and finishing in Buxton, following trails and roads through Goyt Valley, Mam Tor, Cave Dale and the Monsal Trail. The 40th anniversary edition is scheduled for 19 September 2026.

A multi-distance out and back run on 19 September 2026 at Suffolk Running Centre, featuring 5k to ultra options, regular aid stations, parking included and bespoke finisher medals.

A flat, chip-timed canal race in Rodley, Leeds offering distances from 5K to ultramarathon with feed stations every 3 miles, GPX routes, bespoke medals and marshalled support.

A short beach race along Abersoch beach on 19 September 2026 that mixes hard and soft sand and several groynes. Finishers receive a zinc alloy medal and winners earn cash prizes including a course record bonus.