Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Run alongside the Thames at the Henley River event. Choose from a half marathon, a 10K, or a junior race on undulating trails starting at Temple Island Meadows. Participants receive a themed medal, chip timing, and free photos.

Run through the iconic landscapes of Malham Cove and Malham Tarn in this 10k trail race featuring a scenic climb to Weets Top and a post race meal and beer.

A guided 30-mile trail run exploring the Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck. The hilly route passes historic Corfe Castle and scenic coastal landmarks. It's a group run designed for those with trail running experience.

A 30-mile ultra marathon on the circular Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk in South Wales. Experience varied trails, significant elevation, and supported checkpoints on this September adventure.

Enjoy a flat and scenic trail run along the East Yorkshire coast at Hornsea. Choose from distances ranging from a 5k to a full marathon on the historic Trans Pennine Trail.

Discover the rugged beauty of Yorkshire through a charity trail festival offering distances from 1.4 km to 50 miles. Enjoy a well supported community event starting in Huddersfield that raises funds for local primary schools.

The South Coast Ultra Challenge takes place on 5-6 September 2026 through the South Downs National Park. Choose from 100km, 57km, 43km, or 25km routes along the famous South Downs Way. It features full support, camping options, and dedicate..

Two linked fell races from Hayfield in the Peak District offer a 24.5 km, 1270 m ascent or a 15.5 km, 650 m option, both requiring navigation and mountain experience. Entries open pre and on the day, 200 places; full kit and map compulsory.

Explore 102 miles and over 5,000 meters of elevation across Snowdonia National Park. This self-navigation ultra features 11 checkpoints and a generous 42-hour cutoff. Finishers earn a commemorative buckle.

Explore the historic Kielder Forest on its centenary with this trail running event. Choose from five distances, from a 5k to a 52k ultra, on forest trails with steady inclines. The event includes finisher medals, aid stations, and nearby ca..

The Yr Wyddfa Ultra 50 is a 45-mile mountain run through the heart of Snowdonia National Park. With over 3,200m of ascent past Yr Wyddfa and the Glyderau, it's a true navigation challenge. The event features five fully-supported checkpoints..

Experience a fully supported journey across the remote landscapes of Dartmoor. Choose between 50 km and 30 km routes open to both runners and walkers with expert navigation assistance provided.

The Bullock Smithy Hike is a 56-mile circular ultra-hike or run organized by a local Scout group. Held over a weekend in September, it starts and finishes in Hazel Grove.

Experience the landscape of the Yorkshire Dales in this trail half marathon through Malham Cove and Malham Tarn. This partially marked course features a climb to Weets Top and includes a post race meal and local beer.

Experience trail running through the Shropshire Hills and The Long Mynd with a choice of 10k, half marathon, or marathon distances starting from the scenic Carding Mill Valley.

Run the fell race at Britain's oldest sheepdog trials. The 7.1 km course tours the Longshaw Estate and Grindleford Valley. Your race entry grants free access to the trials, with food, a beer tent, and grandstand seating.

Haytor Heller is a single lap, off road moorland race of about 6 miles around Haytor Rock with steep climbs, a stream crossing and a strict cut off at Hound Tor. The event has a 350 runner limit and entries open in spring.

A 16 km Lake District fell race from Glenridding with 1525 m of climb, permit insured, pre entry only, and compulsory full kit for adult runners.

This ultra-marathon offers two epic coastal challenges on Cornwall's Saints Way Trail: a 28-mile route or a 56-mile out-and-back. It features GPS tracking, medals for all, and fully stocked feed stations. The event is based in Looe.

Join a scenic charity 10k across Staffordshire countryside, starting and finishing at the canal side Hartley Arms in Wheaton Aston. With only 150 places, the race finishes with music and food at the pub to celebrate local charities.