Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor, this offroad event offers distances from 5k to ultra on 2.5k laps. Options include in-person and virtual entries and a unique series medal for each day.

A night trail run of 8 km with 244 m of climb around Dinas Bran Leisure Centre in Llangollen. A good head torch is essential and online entry carries a £5 fee.

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor, this offroad event offers 5k, 10k, half, marathon or ultra on a 2.5 km lap course with a seven hour time limit and both in person and virtual options.

Join the Christmas Jumper Friday Run on 11 December in Walton on Thames for a relaxed rock up and run along the riverside towpath. Pick 5k to ultra, run laps within a 7 hour window and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

A festive time challenge along the River Thames in Staines where runners choose distances from 3 km up to 50 km. The event is signed, offers medals and pins, aid stations and goody bags.

A 100 mile winter point to point trail across the South Downs and North Downs from Amberley Museum to Juniper Hall with a 35 hour limit, three aid stations, crew and drop bag support, medical cover and a strict mandatory kit list.

A winter trail event in Otley offering 12, 19 and 32 mile routes with checkpoints, mandatory kit, trackers for ultras and a finish at The Bridge United Reform Church.

Festive family run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. Choose a 2.5 km lap or a 5.0 km two-lap course and finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag.

A winter walk or run on Saturday 12th December 2026 around the moors of Hebden Bridge, covering a 21 mile circular route from Mytholmroyd Community Centre. A Santa hat and a small present are required and Open Tracking is used for safety.

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas race series at Pengethley Manor, this offroad event offers distances from 5k to ultra with a seven hour time limit. A virtual option is available and virtual runners can receive the same medal after verificati..

Winter trail races through Afan Forest and the Rhigos range finishing at Dare Valley Country Park. Options include a 34 mile ultra, a marathon and a linear half with marked routes, checkpoints and a compulsory kit list.

A festive coastal trail event in Newquay offering 8-mile Pisky, 15-mile Long Half and a 30-mile ultramarathon with GPS tracking for longer routes and a mandatory safety kit requirement.

A timed trail event in the Forest of Bere featuring a 3.28 mile lap and distance options from 5 km to ultra. Aid station serves sweet and savoury food including potatoes and vegan choices, and 20% of proceeds support Forestry England.

A winter walking and running event near Holmfirth with three loop options of 11.6, 7.2 and 4.2 miles, checkpoints, refreshments and specified safety kit requirements.

A 24 hour ultra challenge from a Ruthin campsite visiting five trig points totaling 94 km, with a 4 trig 70 km option and on-site facilities.

Lap based Santa Run on the scenic Stratford Greenway with a 5.3 km loop, flexible distances, and a bespoke finisher's medal.

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series on 13 December 2026 at Pengethley Manor, this off-road event offers 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options on a 2.5 km lap with a seven hour limit. Virtual entries and medals are available.

Trail runs and duathlons at Sherwood Pines near Mansfield, set in 3,300 acres of woodland. Distances include a Family 1 Mile, 5km and 10km; 5km and 10km allow one well-controlled dog per runner.

A festive trail day at Normanby Hall Country Park with 5k and 10k runs, a 3k family ChristMESS event, and a Santa sleigh team challenge supporting Lindsey Lodge Hospice.