Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Take on iconic Roseberry Topping in the North York Moors on a short, steep fell race with a 2.3 km route and 217 m of climb, offering stunning views. Entry is on the day and juniors are welcome with parental consent.

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..

Join Its Grim Up North Running for a relaxed pop up summer run in Kirkstall, Leeds on 27 August 2026. Choose 5k or 10k, register on the night and enjoy hot food, a jumble medal and a beer or soft drink after the finish.

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.

Enjoy scenic off road trails around Wimbleball Lake on 28 August 2026 with 5K and 10K running and canicross options for juniors and adults. Finishers medals, chip timing and lakeside camping make this a relaxed day out for runners and dogs.

Enjoy an early evening trail run at Newnham Park on Friday 28 August 2026, with 8 and 4 mile looped courses set on estate trails. Canicross runners are welcome and proceeds support the work of Bowel Cancer West.

Punk Panther Dales Dazzler is a scenic trail run from Skipton through the Yorkshire Dales offering distances from 13 miles to 50 miles. Expect rugged climbs, iconic Dales villages and well stocked checkpoints for a true adventure run.

Run point to point along the Cambrian Way into Cardiff with two scenic trail ultra options, 44 miles from Llanthony Priory or 33 miles from Abergavenny. Expect rugged fells, woodlands and a dramatic finish near Castell Coch.

Tackle 130 miles along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Liverpool to Leeds in a single continuous towpath race. Limited to 100 entrants with supported and unsupported options, this is a bold ultra challenge for experienced runners.

The Two Islands Half Marathon will take place in Berneray on Saturday 29 August 2026. You can run 21 kilometers.

The Highland Fling Ultramarathon is a scenic point to point 53 mile trail from Milngavie to Tyndrum through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Expect tough climbs, wild views and a lively finish with food, massage and live timing.

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.

Join a seven hour timed event on a scenic trail along the River Wear with glorious views of Durham Cathedral; run or walk as many laps as you like from 3 km up to ultra distances. Limited to 300 entries with a friendly festival vibe.

Join the Nottingham Running Festival at Colwick Park for fast, flat lakeside and racecourse routes with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and junior race. Enjoy chip timed results, themed medals, free photos and an event village while supporting Not..