Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Multi stage trail enduro across Sheffield with 11 timed stages covering 20 km of trails and immediate stage and overall timing.

Trail races in Otley on 2 January 2027 offering Half Marathon (14.0 miles) and Marathon (26.2 miles) on the Green Gateways route with checkpoints, trackers and mandatory kit. Maximum 200 entrants, minimum age 18.

A January running event at Loch Morlich on 3 January 2027 offering 5K, 10K and under 16s entries along Glenmore Forest and the loch shore, with chip timing, medals, awards and event photos.

A 7 kilometres single-lap trail race on undulating off-road terrain around Brampton, Cumbria, with an entry limit, a bespoke finisher medal and free event photographs.

An annual New Year five mile cross country in Penshurst village over rolling hills and woodland trails. Open to ages 10 and above with entry fees supporting Hospice in the Weald and awards across junior, local and canicross categories.

A single *5 km* race at Bellahouston Park on 3 January 2027, part of the South By Five series visiting six parks. Entry is free but requires a minimum donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund and places are limited to 65.

A chip-timed, fully marked trail event at Grizedale Forest offering two dog-friendly distances. Choose a 10K with 260 m ascent or a 6K with 150 m ascent; up to two dogs per runner are allowed on suitable harnesses.

On 3 January 2027 at Gibside National Trust Wild Deer Events holds 5 mile and 10 mile trail runs across over 600 acres of gardens, woodland and countryside. The event is Canicross friendly and includes chip timing and a finisher medal.

Looped races at Chalfont Park Sports Club and Chalfont St Peter Community Centre let runners choose distances from single 7K or 10K laps up to ultramarathons, with drop bag access, aid stations, crew support and on-site medical cover.

A timed uphill time trial from YHA Borrowdale to the Castle Crag war memorial on Sun 3 Jan 2027. The short 2.5 km course gains 200 m, offers pre-entry and entry on the day, live results, and refreshments for all.

A night-time fell race in the Dovedale valley covering about 9.5 km and 345 m ascent, run under Fell Runners Association rules with mandatory FRA kit and a 250-runner limit.

A flexible seven hour time challenge on a signed Thames riverside loop with distances from 3km to 50km, medals, pins and goody bags.

Circular 17.5 miles trail race from Robin Hoods Bay with checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and an eight hour time limit.

A winter trail event of about 30 miles on the Cleveland Way and Cinder Track from Robin Hood's Bay toward Scarborough, with roughly 3,400 ft of ascent, staffed checkpoints, mandatory winter safety kit and an 11-hour limit.

A 43-mile point-to-point ultra from Wendover to Little Venice, combining countryside trails, roads and the Grand Union Canal towpath, with GPS tracking, five checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements.

An out-and-back winter trail from Ingram Cafe to the summit of Hedgehope and back, roughly a half marathon over variable terrain. The route is marked, a safety team is present, and finishers receive a souvenir mug and hot soup.

Trail races across the grounds of Harewood House offering 5km, 10km and half marathon distances with age minimums. Canicross welcome; live chip timing, finisher medal, merchandise and free parking.

Trail running in Polzeath on 9 January 2027 with 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra routes along coastal terrain. Courses use sand, rock and grass and include significant ascent and electronic timing.

Trail routes around Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace near Budleigh Salterton, offering a 13.6 mile half marathon and an 8.5 mile third marathon. The marked course passes the Otter valley, High Peak and the Jurassic Coast with aid stations an..

A trail running event at Newlands Corner, Guildford on 9 January 2027 organised by G3 Series. Options of 10 km and 15 km are available, with single-entry fees and multi-race bundle pricing.