Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Explore a network of scenic forest trails starting from the grounds of Tulliallan Castle. This festival offers half marathon, 10km, and 5km trail runs alongside a family fun run.

The Hart 4 is a four-hour trail relay where teams of four race a scenic 4km loop at Minley Manor. With categories for male, female, and mixed teams, it's a fun, traffic-free challenge. The event features chip timing, medals for all, and a l..

Experience a scenic trail run through the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire countryside. Choose between three distances starting from Luton Sports Village with access to full leisure facilities including showers and a café.

Experience a scenic multi terrain race along the River Deveron from Turriff to Banff. Choose from a half marathon, 10k, 5k trail, or junior fun run with a finish at historic Duff House.

A summer charity trail event in Cold Norton on 9 August 2026 offering a 10 km and a 13.1 miles route. Routes are unmarked narrative trails and the event raises funds for Farleigh Hospice while requiring participants to carry their own cup o..

A historic short fell race on 12 August 2026 around Eccles Pike, covering 3.4 miles with 275 m of climb and Buxworth Memorial Club as Race HQ. The event is popular and often sells out, with day numbers collection and parking guidance provid..

Take on the classic Whittle Pike fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 12 Aug 2026, roughly 5.5 miles with 550 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is available for £5, teams welcome and runners must be 16 or over.

Join this classic Keswick fell race in the Lake District on Wed 12 Aug 2026 for a lively 4.7 mile trail challenge with 280 m climb and a summit of Latrigg. On the day entries are welcome, fee £5 and runners must be 16 or older.

Experience a 7.3 km trail race through the scenic Derwent Valley featuring forest paths and technical descents. Conquer a steep climb to the Oker Trig Point for panoramic views before a fast downhill finish.

A challenging fell race in the Peak District featuring 370m of climb over a 6km course. Entry is on the day at Cartworth Moor Cricket Club near Holmfirth. The route is well marked and marshalled for a classic short fell running experience.

Flagg Moor Run returns to Flagg in the Peak District as the relaunch of a village fell race. The *5.5 miles* route runs through fields, lanes and country roads with a downhill finish; pre-entry is £7 and entry on the day £8.

Enjoy a flexible seven hour time challenge along the scenic River Thames in Egham. Run or walk as many laps as you choose to earn a medal and special distance pins on a flat, paved course.

A multi-distance towpath event in Saltaire offering routes from 5k to ultra, regular feed stations, on-course marshals, finisher medals and nearby train and parking access.

Ilkley Skyline offers 35 km and 22 km fell running routes across the moors around Ilkley, starting and finishing at The Hermit in Burley Woodhead. The unmarked courses require a GPX or route map and include checkpoints and two aid stations.

Two trail ultras from Winwick Hall through the Harborough Round countryside: a 100k and a 50k with marked routes, GPX files, checkpoint support and mandatory kit requirements for self-navigation.

A 12 or 24 hour hill and trail loop event on Moel Famau offering solo and team entries, camping and timed laps, with a roughly 7 to 7.5 km loop and about 500 m ascent per lap.

An inflatable 5 km obstacle course in Exeter, Devon on Saturday 15 August 2026, noted by an attendee for friendly staff and enjoyable obstacles.

Choose your challenge on the historic Speyside Way: a fast, runnable 50 km from Tamdhu Distillery or an epic 100 km journey starting from Aviemore. Both races finish in Buckie, open to all runners over 18. Experience whisky country and coas..

SkyRun Eryri in Rhyd-Ddu, Eryri/Snowdonia stages four mountain races from 16 km to 55 km on 15 August 2026, with large elevation gains, aid stations and a mix of ridgelines, scrambling and technical trails.

Join the Rusland 5, a scenic fell race across Rusland Showfield in the Lake District featuring a 4.8 mile route with 310 m of climb and shorter senior and junior options. Race entry is free; the show costs £5 and accepts entries on the day.