Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Experience an evening trail run through the Dorset Sunflower Trail and up to the historic Maiden Castle hill fort. Choose between 5km and 10km routes featuring scenic views, sunflower fields, and a supportive atmosphere for charity.

Test your speed against a moving locomotive in the scenic landscape of Tywyn Mid Wales. With distances ranging from a toddler trot to a fourteen mile multi terrain course there is a race for every age group.

Celebrate twenty years of trail sports with a 15 mile run or a 15 km hike through scenic environments. Enjoy a flexible start format and post race rewards in a social pub garden setting.

A multi-distance running event in Bath that routes through two long, lit railway tunnels and finishes at Brickfields Park; proceeds partly support Sustrans and ticketing for this edition is sold out.

Experience an exclusive trail run through the private Lambton Estate in County Durham. Choose from 5, 10, or 15 mile routes featuring historic architecture and scenic woodland trails.

Explore the scenic Eden Valley on this self navigated trail half marathon passing through woodlands and riverside paths. Open to runners and walkers, this mixed terrain course offers a true taste of the Cumbrian countryside.

Experience an obstacle course race at the historic Badminton Estate in Gloucestershire. Choose from 5K, 10K, or 21K distances featuring up to 30 obstacles across a fast and flat countryside course.

Experience a scenic off road race along riverbanks and old railway lines. This half marathon features flint paths and stiles with full facilities and finisher medals at the Henfield Leisure Centre.

Take on the Piethorne Fell Race on Sun 16 Aug 2026: a 10 km test with 275 m of climb across the scenic South West Pennines. Starts at the Bulls Head in Newhey with cash prizes for record breakers and both pre entries and on the day entry.

Join the Keswick Sports Fell Race in the Lake District on Sun 16 Aug 2026 for a punchy 3 mile, 290 m climb course from Fitz Park Cricket Pavilion. Entry on the day and juniors welcome with big prizes for record breakers.

Experience a scenic run through Avenham and Miller Parks in central Preston. Choose from four distances including a 10k or an ultra marathon on a flat loop course along the River Ribble.

Challenge yourself on the Sedbergh Hills fell race: 14 miles across scenic Yorkshire Dales with roughly 6000 ft of climb, testing endurance and navigation. Pre entry only via SI Entries; post race prizegiving and running camaraderie await.

Take on the Fellrunner on Sunday 16 August 2026 in Crowden in the Peak District, a testing 12.9 km course with 518 m of climb across wild moorland and open fell. Pre entry and on the day entry available; open to runners aged 18 and over.

Join Scarborough AC for an 8.6 mile fell race across the North York Moors, featuring 475 m of climbing and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day makes this a great spontaneous stop in the Dave Parry Esk Valley summer series.

Experience a trail half marathon in the North York Moors National Park featuring three ascents of Roseberry Topping. This limited entry event offers a scenic route through forest tracks and heather moorland with a bespoke medal for finisher..

Run through the scenic trails of Southampton Common at this multi distance festival. Explore a Site of Special Scientific Interest featuring woodland and lakes while enjoying a well serviced event village.

This guided trail run covers 22 miles along the Paston Way, from North Walsham to Cromer on the Norfolk coast. The route is rich with history, named after the medieval Paston family.

Experience a traditional fell race in the Lake District at the Lakeland Country Fair. This event features a 9 km senior course and various junior races set against a lively community backdrop in Torver.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Maggs Howe, Kentmere with a punchy 6 km course and 400 m of climb to test strength and navigation. Entry is on the day only and runners should bring waterproofs, hat and gloves; parking is limit..

Tackle the Hawkshead Show Fell Race in the Lake District a scenic 7.8 km with 244 m of climb through classic Lakeland terrain. Entry is on the day with show admission; seniors 17 plus and children's sports take place on the field.