Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Experience a fast and flat run at Nottingham Racecourse and Colwick Country Park. Choose between several distances including a half marathon and 10k while enjoying scenic lakeside paths and an active event village.

Experience a flat trail run through the scenic Alexandra Gardens with stunning views of Windsor Castle. Choose between 10k and half marathon distances with chip timing and free race photos included in a historic UK setting.

Join this established 10k event in the heart of Worcestershire. Managed by an England Athletics affiliated club, this race offers a professional environment for runners in the Pershore area.

Take on the Muntjac 15, a 15 mile trail around Danbury Essex with 1600 ft of climbing across scenic woodland and technical singletrack. Enjoy a well stocked checkpoint, a quality memento and bespoke local trophies.

Experience a scenic out and back trail run through the North Downs Way and Surrey countryside. Choose between a full or half marathon starting from the grounds of Woldingham School.

Experience a self navigated trail event in the North York Moors with Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10k distances starting from Guisborough.

Join this flexible 7 hour time challenge along the scenic River Wear in Durham. Run anything from 3 km to an ultra marathon on a fully signed trail course with views of the Cathedral and great rewards for all finishers.

An 8-hour timed challenge on an old railway line. Start any time you like within the window and see how many 5.3 km laps you can complete by the cutoff. All finishers, even those completing just one lap, receive a medal.

Join an expert guided 12 mile reconnaissance run from Caldbeck to Threlkeld. This session covers technical fell terrain and provides essential training and equipment advice for the Lakes in A Day event.

Experience a scenic trail run through the grounds of Shoreham Woods in Kent. This chip timed 10k event features woodland paths and supports the local environment and dementia research.

Hebden Sports is a classic BOFRA fell race on August Bank Holiday Monday. Juniors and seniors tackle a steep, technical course starting from the show field. The event includes several age group races and takes place in the Yorkshire Dales.

Join the Dark Side Of The Combe on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District as part of the Black Combe Country Fair at Bootle. This 12.5 km fell race with 625 m ascent is a tough, scenic test and has on the day entry.

Take on the Barrow Keswick Show Fellrunner on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District: a punchy 6.5 km four mile course with 425 m climb, starting in the show ring and finishing by the showfield. Entry on the day £10, ages 15 and up welcome.

A classic fell race near Machen featuring a 7km course with 365m of ascent. Entry is on the day only for runners over 18. The route demands proper footwear and may require mandatory weather gear.

Experience a scenic 10k fell race through the historic village of Eyam featuring steep climbs and Peak District views. Enjoy a post race BBQ and junior events in a friendly atmosphere.

Kilnsey Crag Fell Race at the Kilnsey Show in the York Dales is a short, steep blast up iconic Kilnsey Crag that tests speed and nerve. The senior race is pre entry only while free junior races make it a lively family event.

The Muker Show Fell Race takes place on 2nd September 2026, featuring a 1.4-mile route with 550 feet of climb over river, edge, and fields. It's a BOFRA Senior Championship counter for runners in Under 12 to Senior age categories.

A short fell race near Whitworth, Lancashire covering 8 km with about 360 m ascent, held in early September. Entries are accepted before the event and on the day, teams are allowed, and specific kit and a summit cut-off apply.

Experience an evening trail run through the meadows and woodlands of the historic Ickworth National Trust estate. Choose between 5km and 10km routes featuring a beautiful sunset backdrop and a finish at the iconic rotunda.

Coastal ultra marathon events on Anglesey include a 130 mile full circumnavigation and a 47 mile point to point race along the coastal path. Routes are mainly trail based, include checkpoints with cut-offs, and feature significant ascent.