Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A point to point trail of about 10 km from Archiestown Village Square to Cardhu Distillery on 11 October 2026, with shuttle transport, water stations, first aid and prizes for overall and veteran categories.

MacTuffX Swindon at County Ground on 11 October 2026 offers solo, doubles and relay functional fitness races for ages 18 and over, combining ten Xercises with repeated 400 m or 800 m running segments.

A circular trail half marathon at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, featuring hard packed and grassy trails with wildlife viewing, manual timing, cupless water refill points, eco friendly medals and trophies for top finishers.

Junior races on short quarry and moorland circuits at Penistone Hill, with new 2026 age groups and distances from 600 m to 2,900 m. Minimum age 6, entry £2, goody bags and prizes for top three in each category.

A 7 hour timed trail event on a loop beside the River Wear in Durham where runners choose their distance from 3 km upwards. Finishers receive themed medals, goody bags and distance pins for longer achievements.

Duchy an Dinas 5 takes place on 11 October 2026 at the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery in Lostwithiel. The event is limited to 150 runners, lists separate affiliated and unaffiliated entry fees, offers medals for all finishers and free parking.

A ridge fell race on the Cat's Back in the Black Mountains covering about 11.7 km with 492 m of ascent. The route includes steep climbs, technical rocky sections, a trig at the summit, and a ridgeline descent back to the event field.

An annual charity 10k trail at Eglinton Park on 11 October 2026, organised by Fit Ayrshire Dads to benefit Release Ayrshire. The fully marked course welcomes walkers and finishers receive bling and home baking.

A 20 mile trail run or hike in South Devon starting and finishing at Broadsands Beach in Torbay. The route goes inland to Kingswear then along the South West Coast Path with about 4000 ft ascent, three aid stations and a cupless policy.

A community off road running event in Marshfield on Sunday 11 October 2026 with children's and adult distances. Entries support Marshfield Primary School and the routes use temporary access across private land.

Trail running event at Blaise Castle, Bristol, with 1K, 5K and 10K options and free entry for under 16s. The event is organised by Black Trail Runners and includes course maps, photos and results.

A scenic 10 mile multi terrain race around Colyton with about 80% off road, river and woodland sections, steep climbs and a finishers medal. The event includes cupless water stations, category prizes and a three hour cut off.

Community organised *5k* near Aldershot on Sunday 11 October 2026 with a very flat route on the Polo Fields and Basingstoke Canal towpath, chip timing, a bespoke finisher medal, and a subsidised race t shirt option.

An inflatable obstacle course event in Norwich on 17 October 2026 offering 2.5k to 15k options, music zones, on course water and a finisher medal for every participant, with family, group and charity ticket discounts.

Trail races around Carsington Water on 17 October 2026, with a half marathon and a 10k on marked, undulating paths. Entries include a themed medal, water and post-race goodies, plus an event village and downloadable GPX routes.

Trail running at Burnbake Forest near Corfe Castle on 17 October 2026 with routes of 6 km, 12 km and 24 km. The half marathon follows coastal ridge lines and includes one fuel outpost.

A 100 mile trail race from Goring & Streatley using Thames Path and Ridgeway routes in four 25 mile out and back spurs. The event has 16 aid stations, full medical support, a 28 hour cut off and mandatory kit and qualifier requirements.

Two trail races in the Amber Valley offering 31 miles and 20 miles over undulating countryside and woodland. The course is largely unmarked but route notes and GPX files are provided, with checkpoints supplying water and some food.

A self navigated 50 km route from Grassington through Malham Tarn and Buckden Pike in the Yorkshire Dales. GPX files, aid stations and live tracking support walkers and runners with navigation skills.

Rip n Run XL in Wadsworth offers a 40 mile route with 5,800 ft elevation and an 80 mile double option with 28 hours to finish. Four checkpoints, indoor facilities at two stops, and hot food at HQ support runners.