Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A 47 mile point to point ultra along the River Thames from Henley to Kingston with three checkpoints offering food and drink. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a technical tee shirt, mug or hat and top male and female receive trophies.

A *20 mile* summer trail run on 8 August 2026 around the Cordwell and Linacre Valleys near the Peak District. Largely unmarked route with two staffed checkpoints, GPX files provided and a six hour time limit.

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.

A 100 mile continuous trail run along the North Downs Way from Farnham to Ashford with about 11,000 feet of climbing and a sub 30 hour limit. The race is a Western States qualifier and the 16th annual edition on 8 August 2026.

Point to point trail ultras along the Stour Valley Path in Constable Country on 8 August 2026. The SVP100 covers about 102 km and the SVP50 is a shorter trail option; both offer medals, t shirts and UTMB Index points.

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

A 215 mile ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath with 12 checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 100 hour cut off. Entry is by application and participants must be at least 20 years old.

A BOFRA fell race at Arncliffe Village Green featuring a steep climb to a cairn and a two stage descent back to the green. A four mile road race is also held on the same day.

Two trail distances along the Mendip Way on 8 August 2026, finishing at Uphill Sands Beach. The routes feature woodlands, hilltop views and coastal terrain with aid stations and a cupless policy.

A 17 km fell race in the Lake District with 906 m of climb, visiting Grey Friar, The Old Man of Coniston, Dow Crag and White Pike. Entry is limited to 200, minimum age 18, and FRA mandatory kit and map and compass navigation are required.

An 8 hour looped running event at Temple Newsam Park in Leeds where participants run as many 5 km laps as they can. Mixed terrain, a single aid station, bag drop and lap based timing record distance and elapsed time.

Choose any number of laps on a scenic 5.3 km loop at Denbies Wine Estate to make distances from 5 km up to ultra. Timed event with a flexible 1.5 hour start window and support on a hilly off road course.

Join the Tegg's Nose Fell Race on Sat 8 Aug 2026 in the Peak District for a challenging 8 mile course with 525 m of climb and fine views. Held with sheep dog trials, this classic fell race accepts pre entries and entries on the day.

Tackle the Sticklepath Horseshoe a 15.5 km fell race over rugged moorland with 519 m climb. Pre entry is limited so book early. Bring map compass and solid navigation skills as this event is not suitable for beginners.

A trail running event in the Brecon Beacons on 8 August 2026 offering 24K and 51K routes with marked kilometres, marshals, stocked aid stations, chip timing and a finisher medal. An event village provides food, drink and free race photos.

A long-established August event in NE Wales from Cilcain Village Hall offering 32 miles, 24 miles and 16 miles routes that follow the Clwydian Hills and the Offa's Dyke Path over Moel Famau. Walkers and runners are welcome.

Seven Sevens is a 31 km mountain running event in County Down on 8 August 2026 with about 2800 m of ascent; the route is marked only at major junctions and requires Level B safety kit.

A trail running event from the University of Stirling into the Ochil Hills, offering five distances from 5 km to 50 km across forest and fell terrain. Outposts supply snacks and self-serve water; dogs are not permitted due to likely high te..

Team based 100 mile self navigation trail runs in Cornwall across three routes, with full crew support and checkpoint assistance. Entry requires specific qualifications and a mandatory kit list and the fee is £110 non refundable.

A muddy double loop trail race at Bordon with woodland, sandy open areas and technical single track. Spectators can see runners several times close to the arena.