Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A road half marathon and a multi-terrain 5K around Sturminster Newton on 2 August 2026, organised by the Dorset Doddlers as a Dorset Road Race League event with on-course support and children's races at the school field.

A coastal trail marathon and half marathon on Holy Island and Spittal with multi terrain routes, tidal causeway access, limited entries and on-course support. Finishers receive a commemorative medal.

Enjoy the Parwich Panoramic Five on Tue 4 Aug 2026, a scenic 8.5 km trail from the Sycamore Inn in Parwich, Peak District. Expect panoramic views and a 200 m climb; on the day entry only, £5.

Crow Hill Reverse fell race in the South West Pennines on 4 Aug 2026 offers a steep 8 km route with 305 m of climb from Dusty Miller pub in Mytholmroyd. No pre entry required; join on the day for £5 and tackle a classic Pennine fell.

A new 4 mile route around Bradwell in the Peak District on Tue 4 Aug 2026 climbs 276 m for a rewarding hill challenge. Teams welcome and pre entry opens in May with on the day entries available at Bradwell Sports Pavilion.

Tackle the scenic Cracken Edge fell race in the Peak District on Wed 5 Aug 2026, a challenging 11.3 km route with 442 m of climb. Join runners raising funds for Kinder Mountain Rescue Team; teams welcome and entries available on the day.

A multi-terrain 5.5-mile (8.8 km) race around Hopwood Hall near Middleton, Greater Manchester, with registration at the college sports hall. The event has an entry limit of 200, a minimum age of 16 and individual and team prizes.

Wear a helmet for a great cause during this unique evening trail run in Westbury. Support charity while navigating local trails and competing for the best helmet prize.

Enjoy a scenic five mile multi terrain race through the Cheshire countryside starting in Moulton. All participants are rewarded with a traditional pie and peas supper at the finish line with various dietary options available.

Scenic evening cross-country at North Perrott Cricket Club with a two-lap 10K and a one-lap 6K fun run; limited to 250 entries and raising funds for local community projects.

Race 3 of the Bramhall Runners Foodbank series is a 5.5 km event at Happy Valley, Bramhall on 5 August 2026, with limited entries and proceeds supporting Stockport Foodbank.

A four day, 184 mile multiday ultra along the Thames Path from source to Thames Barrier in Greenwich. Daily finishers receive bespoke medals and kit while competitors must carry mandatory kit and meet a 4.0 miles per hour minimum pace.

Experience a 57 mile point to point ultra marathon following the scenic Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford. Enjoy a well supported route featuring multiple checkpoints, bespoke finisher medals, and trophies for top performers.

A pop up summer running event at the back of the Rodley Barge Pub alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Offers 5k and 10k races with on the day registration, a jumble medal and hot food with a drink for all runners.

Tackle the classic Eshton Moor fell race from Old Hall Farm, Gargrave: 8.3 km with 172 m ascent across rolling York Dales terrain. Entry on the day only, with junior races and a friendly club atmosphere.

A 49 mile Thames Path ultra forming stage two of a four stage Thames Challenge, the Oxford Ultra runs along the river through several Oxfordshire towns, includes three staffed checkpoints and requires participants to carry mandatory navigat..

A timed Friday run on a 5.3 km out and back towpath loop along the River Thames. The event is promoted as a ten pound charity entry for Rays of Sunshine and includes a double sided finisher medal.

A 47 mile point to point ultra along the Thames from Henley to Kingston with three checkpoints offering food and drink. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and technical race kit and a 4.0 mph minimum pace is enforced.

A summer trail race on the edge of the Peak District covering just over 20 miles through Cordwell and Linacre valleys. The largely unmarked route has GPX and route notes, two staffed checkpoints and medic cover.

ATW Odyssey12 is a 12 hour multi-terrain lap run at Riverside Park St Neots on 8 August 2026, held within the ATW First to Full Triathlon Festival. Entries are available solo, as pairs, or teams of 3 to 6.