Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A trail event in Afan Forest Park offering two measured routes of about 6.5 miles and 10.5 miles with substantial climb and prize categories. A separate one mile Mini Beast for children includes a finisher medal and sweets.

Head to Dalkeith Country Park for a unique trail running challenge. Choose between a 5 km or 10 km 'ruck run', carrying a weighted pack through the estate's woodlands. Live chip timing tracks your progress on the historic paths.

A 5 mile trail race on 23 August 2026 at Leigh Sports Village organised by Leigh Harriers AC. The event is licenced by TRA and follows UK Athletics Rules, with separate entry fees for affiliated and unaffiliated runners.

A 13.1 miles park half marathon in Richmond Park following the Tamsin Trail and park roads, with refreshment points, varied scenery and a single lap route returning to Sheen Gate.

Trail races over half marathon and marathon distances take place entirely inside Richmond Park, starting and finishing at Sheen Gate. The course passes gates, lakes and wooded sections and includes several drink and feed stations.

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.

Tackle Roseberry Topping on Wed 26 Aug 2026 in this classic short fell race hosted from Newton under Roseberry. Expect a punchy 2.3 km course with big climb and great views, junior entries welcome and on the day entry available.

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.

Take on the classic Holcombe Two Towers fell race on Wednesday 26 August 2026 in the South West Pennines, a challenging 4 mile course with 400 m of climb through rugged moorland. Expect steep trails, great views and a lively community atmos..

Run a relaxed 5K series across Edinburgh's green spaces this summer. Choose one race or all three, with chip timing and a finisher's medal. Prizes are awarded for fastest runners and most improved across the series.

Pop up Summer Series at Kirkstall in Leeds with 5k and 10k races. Runners can turn up on the evening and pay on the day or online; hot food, a jumble medal and a drink are provided.

Join the Eyemouth Twilight 5k on 28 August 2026 for a chip timed coastal evening run with medals for finishers. Family friendly Scott's Mini Fun Runs, goodie bags and Giacopazzi's Gelato at the finish make it a fun seaside outing.

Run the trails at Wimbleball Lake with a choice of a 5K or 10K distance, each featuring a lap with views and a section over the Dam. A Canicross category lets you race with your dog. Entry includes chip timing, a marked course, a finisher's..

Run on a private estate near Plymouth with the Newnham trail races. Choose between an 8-mile or 4-mile course, with a canicross option. All proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.

The Punk Panther Dales Dazzler is a trail race from Skipton with distances from half marathon to 50 miles. Runners traverse the Pennine Way and Dales Way, facing significant elevation gain. Finishers receive a medal, t-shirt, and hot food.

Choose from a 44 or 33 mile point-to-point ultra along the Cambrian Way, finishing in Cardiff after passing the iconic Castell Coch. The routes traverse mountains, wooded valleys, and villages, supported by well-stocked aid stations. Organi..

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race is a point-to-point ultra from Liverpool to Leeds on 29th August 2026. With a 40-hour time limit, it offers supported and unsupported options for runners aged 20 and over.

This scenic half marathon runs between two islands in the Outer Hebrides. The gently undulating route on rural roads offers sea views almost the whole way. It finishes at the Lochmaddy Hotel, where a post-race lunch is provided.

Event Overview The Highland Fling is a 53-mile (85 km) point-to-point trail ultramarathon. It follows the southern section of Scotland's West Highland Way through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, from Milngavie to Tyndrum. The 2..

Join the Arnison Crag Horseshoe fell race in Patterdale on Sat 29 Aug 2026, starting at King George Playing Fields as part of Patterdale Dog Day. A steep 5 km with 300 m climb, entries on the day £5, minimum age 14.