Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

The District BYU is a Backyard Ultra in an undisclosed Lake District setting with a 4.167 mile loop run each hour until one runner remains. Camping is included and the event is self supported with basic aid station provision.

A timed track event in Walton on Thames on 2 October 2026 offering 6, 12 and 24 hour formats with chip timing, 400 m laps and distance options from 5 km up to 100 mile equivalents. The track is limited to 100 runners at once.

A single-loop 100 mile trail from Plumpton Racecourse in the South Downs National Park, featuring over 12,000 ft of elevation, 12 aid stations, a 34 hour cutoff and free onsite camping. The race forms part of the South Downs Triple Crown.

A guided 30 mile trail run on the North Downs Way around Guildford, visiting Box Hill and Denbies Wine Estate. It is led by an experienced ultra runner and coach, with group pacing, route support and a provided kit list.

A long distance trail race of about 50 mile across eastern Dartmoor following the Dartmoor Way from Scorriton to Okehampton, with over 2000 metres of ascent, three checkpoints offering hot food, GPX route files and medical support.

Camino Ultra's Epping Forest 50 KM on 3 October 2026 is a 50 km ultramarathon in the Epping Forest area of London, listed at Capel Road E12 5DB. It is part of Camino Ultra's 2026 event programme.

A 25 km EcoTrail run in Bell Common, Epping on 3 October 2026, presented as part of a London based ultramarathon event series.

A four leg fell running relay in the Lake District near Patterdale, raced by teams of eight across mountain terrain. Entry is limited to 70 teams and places are allocated after pre selection with a team fee of £100.

Night trail races on the South Downs around Plumpton Racecourse begin at dusk and run into darkness, with 50 km, half marathon and 20 mile options. The course is fully marked and supported with aid stations and marshals.

A 50 km point to point ultramarathon from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, following forest trails, the Castleman Trailway and the Bournemouth seafront. The event includes GPS routes, feed stations, UTMB index status and a bes..

An off-road multisport race from Kinlochleven that includes a Loch Leven swim, mountain/gravel bike sections on the West Highland Way and a run up Ben Nevis, covering 73 km with substantial elevation.

Rowbotham's Round Rotherham is a long distance trail event around South Yorkshire with solo and relay options over 80 km or 50 miles. The undulating route includes about 800 m of climb and is based at the Manvers Waterfront Boat Club.

A six hour loop race in the Lower Otter valley where participants complete as many 4.4 km laps as possible. Solo and pairs relay options, aid station every lap, and facilities at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club.

Trail running from Queen Elizabeth Country Park across South Downs chalk ridges and woodlands, with five distances from 5 km to 51 km. The Ultra and Marathon have multiple outposts and mandatory kit requirements while shorter routes have li..

Cornwall Backyard Ultra sends runners on hourly 6.7 km loops between Bedruthan Steps and St Eval, with coastal views and on site camping. This open ended endurance test finishes when one runner remains after completing a lap.

Self navigation trail event in East Devon on 3 October 2026 starting at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club. Offers approx 21 km, 42 km and 53 km options for solo entrants or pairs with GPS tracking and onsite facilities.

A tenth anniversary five mile chip timed cross country and Canicross event in the Upper Wreake valley with village hall race HQ, parking on Church Field, prize categories and a commemorative wooden medal for finishers.

A mountain running event in County Down on 3 October 2026 covering 11.90 km with 870 m climb, organised by Mourne Runners as part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and NIMRA League; GPS is not allowed and Level C kit is required.

A guided 30 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill along the North Downs Way, passing Denbies and Box Hill, led by an experienced ultra runner at a social group pace with kit support and pre-run information.

A two-route event from Buxton Community School into the western Peak District, with long and short courses via Axe Edge and the Goyt Valley. Checkpoints provide refreshments and a hot meal is served at the finish.