Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

Summer Green Man Ultra offers scenic self navigated 45 or 30 mile loops around Bristol's Community Forest Path with checkpoints and a shared finish at Ashton Park School. Competitor tracking and finisher medals make it extra rewarding.

The Gateshead Trail 10k is a scenic, traffic-free 10-kilometre trail race in Swalwell, Gateshead, weaving through the Derwent Walk Country Park. The fast course features wide paths, only a few inclines, and a double-loop at the top, keeping..

Beast of Llangattock is a scenic trail run from Park Farm on 22 August 2026 offering distances from 10 km to 51 km. Expect escarpment views, fully marked routes with GPX files, checkpoints and well stocked aid stations.

Run scenic, undulating trails around Carsington Water with a half marathon or 10k option, each kilometre marked and marshals on course. Enjoy a themed medal, post race goodies and a lively event village for a festival finish.

Tackle the Hartsop Hop in the Lake District on 22 August 2026, a challenging 19.5 km fell race with 1370 m of ascent across classic ridges and steep descents. Expect route choice, rough terrain and rewarding mountain views.

Test yourself on the Falstone Falcon, a classic Northumberland fell race: 5.8 km with around 300 m of climb over rugged moorland. No pre entry needed, just turn up for £2 and race under FRA permit.

Family friendly runs through the scenic fields and trails of Scorrier House, with 2.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options plus a 5 hour SCORRIERGEDDON challenge. Relax in the race village with music, food and bar; no pressure and no cut off..

Take on the Trunce 8, a classic Peak District fell race starting and finishing at Oxspring Playing Field. The 6.2 km route climbs 190 m and entry is on the day for £3, with a junior 3 km race for over 10s at £1.

Take on iconic Roseberry Topping in the North York Moors on a short, steep fell race with a 2.3 km route and 217 m of climb, offering stunning views. Entry is on the day and juniors are welcome with parental consent.

Take on the Fellrunner Golf Ball in Rossendale for a gritty 8.8 km fell race with 244 m of climbing across classic Bowland terrain. Teams are welcome and post race food and drink ensure a warm community finish.

Kirkstall Rock Up n' Run is a lively summer pop up along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offering 5k and 10k routes for all abilities. Enjoy entries on the day, a jumble medal and hot food with a beer or soft drink.

Take part in the Eyemouth Twilight 5K on 28 August 2026, a chip timed certified seaside run with Scott's Mini Fun Runs for kids. All finishers receive medals, a goodie bag and a Giacopazzi's gelato.

Enjoy scenic trail laps around Wimbleball Lake on off road routes with water views and a friendly festival atmosphere. Choose 5K or 10K courses with run and canicross options, finisher medals and pro timing.

Join an early evening 8 mile or 4 mile trail run through the picturesque grounds of Newnham Park in Plympton on 28 August 2026. Canicross runners welcome and proceeds will support Bowel Cancer West.

Explore the Yorkshire Dales with the Punk Panther Dales Dazzler, a trail event from Skipton offering distances from 13 to 50 miles through iconic scenery like Malham Tarn and Grassington. Expect challenging climbs, staffed checkpoints with..

Tackle scenic Cambrian Way into Cardiff with two point to point ultras of 33 or 44 miles through woodlands and fells to a finish near Castell Coch. Organised by Ridge Runners, the community event offers aid stations and food.

Epic 130 mile point to point along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Liverpool to Leeds on 29 August 2026. Run scenic towpaths past Burnley Embankment and the Bingley Five Rise with crew support allowed and a 40 hour limit.

The 2 Islands Half Marathon returns in 2026 alongside the Berneray 10K. Tackle one or both races and soak up the stunning island scenery and friendly community atmosphere.

Run the Highland Fling Ultramarathon: a scenic point to point 53 mile (85 km) trail from Milngavie to Tyndrum through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Live chip timing, luggage transfer and a festive finish await.

Tackle the Ochil 2000s fell race in Central Scotland, starting from Stirling University for a challenging 32.7 km route with 1646 m of climb. Expect tough trails, big views and fierce club competition on Sat 29 Aug 2026.