Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A single stage trail running event of about 47 miles along the Cotswold Way National Trail from Chipping Campden to Painswick. The route uses public rights of way, features varied terrain, has food stations and live tracking, and a 15 hour..

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 in Buxton on 19 September 2026 that mixes trails and road for a route that starts and finishes in Buxton. The 2026 race marks the event's 40th anniversary and is currently full with a waiting list.

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.

A single-stage, approximately 102 mile non-stop trail race along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Bath, with a 32 hour completion limit, GPX route, live tracking, food stations and medical support.

A half marathon along the traffic free Tissington Trail from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne with scenic views over the Derbyshire Dales. Races run on Saturday and Sunday 19 and 20 September 2026 with coaches to the start and a bespoke medal for f..

A two-day mountain navigation and endurance event in the Mourne Mountains for teams of two, with courses of roughly 35 to 55 km and a one-day score option.

A 50 km ultra from Wooler through the Cheviot Hills on 19 September 2026 using a digital GPS route with an 11 hour limit. Aid stations, medical cover, GPS tracker and a finisher medal are provided; entries are limited and age 18 plus.

A 63 miles coastal trail race along the Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Filey, with 18 hours to complete, mandatory kit checks, supplied trackers and manned checkpoints offering water and food at selected points.

Triple Trail Races on 19 September 2026 at Loddington Farm offers 25 km, 50 km and 100 km routes across Kent's North Downs Way, Greensand Way and Weald Way, with on site race village, camping, food vendors and recovery facilities.

A Backyard Ultra at West Shields Farm where runners complete a 4.1 mile loop on the hour until one remains. The route mixes farmland, single track and woodland with food stations, tracking and on-site medical cover.

A trail event around Grasmere in the Lake District offering five routes from 9 km to 52 km across rugged fells, technical descents and mountain summits. Outposts, mandatory safety kit and a plastic free policy are enforced.

Classic fell race in Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales: 4 mile route with 475 m climb over rugged upland terrain. Open to 16+ with pre entry or entry on the day, teams welcome and free parking for entrants.

Take on the scenic Bollington 3 Peaks fell race in the Peak District on Sat 19 Sep 2026, a 9 km course with 370 m climb. Pre entry only, entry includes food and a pint from Bolly Brewery.

A team relay in Uppermill where teams of four run two road legs and two fell legs across a hilly circuit and Saddleworth Moor, with category options for men, women, mixed, veterans and juniors.

A 15.6 km route with 870 m of ascent across flagged forest tracks and open fell visiting five checkpoints, raising funds for Thornthwaite Church. Entry fee includes tea and homemade cake and limited parking is available.

A community event tracing the River Exe from Exmouth to Dulverton, offering a 43 mile ultra and a non-competitive relay in shorter sections. The run raises awareness of the Exe salmon’s decline and includes local music and ceremonial moment..

A 47 km mountain trail across the Mamores linking five Munros with 3,100 m ascent, fully waymarked and marshalled. The event includes GPS tracking, a main aid station at 31 km, mandatory kit requirements and a 14 hour time limit.