Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Take on the Calderdale Crawl, a 24 mile walk or run through woods, fields and riverside paths around Halifax on 1 August 2026. Enjoy checkpoints, refreshments and a finishers memento after this scenic endurance challenge.

Join the Totnes 10K on Sunday 2 August 2026 for a scenic off road run alongside the River Dart, starting and finishing in Borough Park. Expect a fun 1 mile family run, bespoke medals and a lively village atmosphere.

Join the Derby Running Festival at Elvaston Castle on Sunday 2 August 2026 for 5K, 10K or half marathon routes through scenic castle grounds. Enjoy chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and a lively event village.

Tackle the Vanguard Way Marathon or Half on 2 August from Croydon, a scenic out and back through parkland, woodlands and the North Downs with sweeping views and varied trails. Finishers get a medal and a goody bag.

Take on Farleton Knott near Kendal on Sunday 2 August 2026, a short but steep 4.2 km fell race with big climbs and great views. Hosted on Dallam Tower Estate and counting for BOFRA, it offers junior and senior races.

Explore Birmingham's canals and greenways at the Birmingham Canal Canter with 18.5, 26.5 and 30 mile mostly off road routes that pass Sarehole Mill, Edgbaston Reservoir and Spaghetti Junction. Checkpoints, hot meals, showers and a finishers..

Join the Round Hill fell race for a challenging 14.1 km course with sweeping York Dales views, starting and finishing in charming Timble village. Entry is on the day for a small fee and part of the proceeds support brain tumour research.

Tackle just over 8 miles of hilly Cotswold Way and woodland trails at the Standish Woodland Chase on 02/08/2026, hosted by Stroud & District AC. Expect scenic climbs, a metal finisher medal and a lively community atmosphere.

Tackle the Trunce 7 fell race in the Peak District, a punchy 3.9 mile course with about 190 m of climb and great views. Entry on the day keeps it friendly and there is a junior over 10 race, ideal for families and club runners.

Enjoy the Parwich Panoramic Five on Tue 4 Aug 2026, a scenic 8.5 km trail from the Sycamore Inn in Parwich, Peak District. Expect panoramic views and a 200 m climb; on the day entry only, £5.

Crow Hill Reverse fell race in the South West Pennines on 4 Aug 2026 offers a steep 8 km route with 305 m of climb from Dusty Miller pub in Mytholmroyd. No pre entry required; join on the day for £5 and tackle a classic Pennine fell.

A new 4 mile route around Bradwell in the Peak District on Tue 4 Aug 2026 climbs 276 m for a rewarding hill challenge. Teams welcome and pre entry opens in May with on the day entries available at Bradwell Sports Pavilion.

Tackle the scenic Cracken Edge fell race in the Peak District on Wed 5 Aug 2026, a challenging 11.3 km route with 442 m of climb. Join runners raising funds for Kinder Mountain Rescue Team; teams welcome and entries available on the day.

Take on the MTC Thames Challenge, a four day 184 mile multi stage endurance race along the Thames Path from the Cotswolds to Greenwich. Enjoy support, nightly meals and kit transfers as you tackle daily ultra distances and earn UTMB points.

Take on the 57 mile MTC Cotswold Ultra along the Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford Abingdon Road, soaking up classic Cotswold scenery with staffed checkpoints en route. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and event visor and trophies awai..

Join Its Grim Up North Running for Rock up n' Run in Rodley, Leeds, starting and finishing behind the Rodley Barge pub on the scenic Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Choose 5k or 10k canal laps and enjoy a jumble medal plus hot food and a beer or..

Tackle the classic Eshton Moor fell race from Old Hall Farm, Gargrave: 8.3 km with 172 m ascent across rolling York Dales terrain. Entry on the day only, with junior races and a friendly club atmosphere.

Take on the 49 miles MTC Oxford Ultra from Oxford to Henley along the scenic Thames Path through riverside towns and countryside. Three well stocked checkpoints and a bespoke medal plus a technical tee, mug or hat await.

Take on a 7 hour timed challenge along the scenic River Thames at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club, with distances from 3 km up to ultra. Tarmac paths, an aid table, cafe and finisher medals make it perfect for pacing or chasing distance go..

Run 47 miles along the River Thames from Henley to Kingston in the MTC Windsor Ultra, passing Windsor Castle and Runnymede. Enjoy scenic river views, marshalled checkpoints and a bespoke medal plus choice of technical shirt, mug or hat.