Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A flexible seven hour timed challenge on a signed Thames-side loop near Egham, with options from 3 km up to 50 km. Finishers receive a medal and goody bag and aid stations are provided each lap.

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 ultra distances around Market Harborough that follow the Harborough Round and linked long distance footpaths. The event includes staffed aid stations, mandatory kit requirements, GPX files and free guided recces to help with navig..

A 12 or 24 hour hill and trail event on Moel Famau using a 7.51 km loop with 511 m ascent per lap. Solo runners and teams can complete as many laps as they choose while using on site camping and support facilities.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle run at Westpoint Arena in Exeter on 15 August 2026. Multiple loop distances from 2.5 km to 15 km, music zones, on-course water, medals and food vendors.

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.

Trail races at Fyne Court Estate offer 5km and 10km options on undulating but well maintained trails in the Quantock Hills AONB. Wooden finisher medals are available as an optional extra to reduce waste.

An evening Dartmoor fell race revived by Erme Valley Harriers, with a senior route of about 10 km and 450 m of climb plus separate junior races. Race HQ is at Ivybridge rugby club and the start is on the edge of the moor at Gr 654569.

This timed event on August 15, 2026, offers a flexible, multi-lap format on a smooth riverside course in Winchester. Runners can choose their start time and distance, from a single lap to an ultra marathon, within a 7-hour window. All finis..

An evening trail event near Dorchester with 5k and 10k routes through sunflower fields and bridleways. Routes include an aid station and finishers receive medals, while the event supports a local hospital charity.

A multi-distance community running event in Tywyn on 15 August 2026, organised by the Rotary Club of Tywyn. Distances range from a toddlers run to a 14 mile challenge and entries close 10 August 2026.

Mynydd Maen Traverse is a running event near Pontypool featuring a 9.8 km route with 291 m of climb. It includes separate junior races and accepts team entries of three.

A 7.5 km fell race at Cwrt-y-Cadno Show fields with 264 m of climb. Entry to the show covers the £5 fee; the course is partially marked and open to those over 16.

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 Bath running event on 16 August 2026 featuring two long, lit railway tunnels and a programme from 500 m colourburst to ultramarathon and relays; proceeds support Sustrans.

Trail runs through the private Lambton Estate near Chester-le-Street offering 5, 10 and 15 mile routes across woodland, fields and estate roads. Canicross friendly with chip timing, on-site parking and finishers' medal plus refreshments.

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.