Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

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..

Trail races of 8 and 4 miles take place at Newnham Park near Plymouth in the evening, with canicross options available. Entry fees are modest and proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.

A trail event in Skipton on 29 August 2026 offering 13, 20, 34 and 50 mile routes across Pennine Way and Dales Way. Checkpoints, mandatory kit and trackers are part of the event and minimum age is 18.

This ultra event offers two classic distances on the Cambrian Way, starting from historic Llanthony Priory or Abergavenny and finishing in Cardiff. The route passes Castle Coch and traverses mountain landscapes and wooded valleys. It's orga..

A 130-mile non-stop canal run from Liverpool to Leeds along historic towpaths, open to those aged 20+. Options include Supported or limited Unsupported places, feed points every 10–15 miles, and a 40-hour completion limit.

A friendly, scenic half marathon on 29 August 2026 around Berneray and North Uist, with sea views for nearly the entire route. The rural, gently undulating course is on surfaced single track roads and is officially measured.

A point-to-point 53 mile (85 km) waymarked trail ultramarathon along the southern West Highland Way through Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park from Milngavie to Tyndrum on 29 August 2026. Mandatory kit and qualifying entry criteria a..

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.

Take on the Weardale Agricultural Show Fell Race on 29 August 2026 in St John's Chapel. A lively 4 km fell run with 120 m of climb across classic upland terrain, plus fun junior showground races and easy entry on the day.

Join this lively fell race at Bellingham Showfield as part of the country show, tackling 4 miles with 600 ft of climb across classic Northumberland terrain. No pre entry required; runners aged 16 and over can sign up on the day.

Tackle a classic Pennines fell race in Pendleton on 29 August 2026. The 8 km course packs 457 m of ascent across rough terrain, with on the day entries and homemade cakes and a cosy village pub to reward you.

Tackle the Tripsdale Trot on 29 August 2026 at the Bilsdale Show in Chop Gate. This 5.5 mile fell race through the North York Moors climbs 1437 ft and has a junior fun race alongside. Entry is on the day.

The Dales Dazzler will take place in Skipton on Saturday 29 August 2026.

The Granite Peaks Ultra is a demanding 55 km mountain run with over 3000 meters of ascent in the Mourne Mountains. The route traverses multiple peaks including Slieve Binnian and Slieve Donard. Strict mandatory kit requirements apply.

A fell race in North Pembrokeshire on Sat 29 Aug 2026 covering 8 km with 330 m of climb. Entries are accepted in advance and on the day, and junior Mochyn du races have entry on the day only.

A 43 km, four-stage relay around the hills beside Glen Lednock, starting and finishing in Comrie village. Total ascent 1,733 m, with two rough mountain legs and two trail-style legs and varied course marking.

Choose your own distance along Durham's scenic River Wear in this 7-hour trail challenge. Run a few laps or go for a marathon, with medal and snacks waiting at the finish. A flat, signed course makes it accessible for all paces.

Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park offers 5K, 10K, half marathon and a junior race on 30 August 2026, with chip timing, medals, race photos and an event village.