Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Enjoy an undulating 10k and Junior Run through quiet country lanes around Mount Ephraim Gardens, with stunning Kent countryside views. Support Oasis Domestic Abuse Services while enjoying a bespoke medal, free photos and garden entry.

Take on the Devil Half Marathon through the hidden trails of the Derwent Valley on 9 August 2026. This scenic 13.1 mile course offers big climbs, on course photos, live music, refreshments after the race and a finisher shirt.

Run a scenic 13 mile Lakeland route from Lowther Castle across Askham Fell and Lowther Valley, including a ford of the River Lowther. A challenging and rewarding trail and fell mix on Sunday 9 August 2026 with proceeds to Eden Valley Hospic..

Tackle a classic Saddleworth fell race with sweeping views over Manchester on a testing 10 km course with 400 m of climb. Mass start from the Cross Keys Inn with on the day entry available and a well earned chip butty at the finish.

Thames Meander Summer on 9 August 2026 invites runners to a scenic, flat and runnable riverside race along the Thames Path between Richmond and Barnes. Choose 10km, half marathon or marathon on a waymarked, marshalled towpath course.

Multi-terrain 10k and half marathon around Wye with valley views and the hillside chalk crown. On-site event village, toilets and refreshments are provided and entries are priced differently for affiliated and unaffiliated runners.

A trail running festival at Tulliallan castle grounds with marked, marshalled off road routes across multiple distances, including a 1.5 km family run. Organised by Scurry Events, finishers receive a medal and some proceeds support local ch..

A short, historic fell race from Buxworth to the summit of Eccles Pike and back. The AS classified course is about 3.4 miles with roughly 275 m of climb, offers age category prizes, and includes a small travel voucher incentive.

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.

A sharp 4.4 km fell race from the Ragleth Inn in Little Stretton featuring 390 m of climb and great ridge views; a fast, testing course for keen fell runners. Pre entry via SI Entries or entries on the day are welcome.

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.

An evening fell race in Darley Dale covering 7.3 km with 240 m of climb. The waymarked route features forest trails, steep ascents including a final climb to Oker Trig Point, technical descents and a short dash to the finish.

After a long break the Flagg Moor Run returns to the Peak District on Friday 14 August 2026. Enjoy a scenic 5.5 mile route through fields, lanes and country roads with a steady downhill finish. Friendly and low key.

SATURN TOO Midweek Medal Madness on 14 Aug 2026 at Wraysbury: a relaxed 7 hour timed challenge along the River Thames with distances from 3 km to ultra. Finishers earn medals and goody bags and enjoy aid stations on a scenic loop.

Sir Titus Summer Trot runs along a mostly flat towpath through the World Heritage village of Saltaire, with distances from 5k to ultramarathon. A two minute walk from Saltaire station, finishers get bespoke medals and post race goodies.

Take on the Ilkley Skyline, a challenging 22 mile fell run across Ilkley Moor and Rombalds Moor with sweeping summit views and rugged terrain. Starting and finishing at The Hermit, the unmarked loop rewards strong navigational skill.

Two trail ultras of 50k and 100k around Market Harborough follow long-distance footpaths and visit local landmarks. The event provides GPX files, staffed aid stations, mandatory kit requirements and TRA licencing.

A trail event on 15 August 2026 with 50 km and 100 km options along the Speyside Way from Aviemore or Tamdhu Distillery to Buckie; routes pass whisky country and coastal trails and include published GPX files and a race handbook.

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.