Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Welcome to the most comprehensive guide to trail races in the UK for 2026-2027! Our curated list features an impressive 2136 trail runs across the enchanting landscapes of Scotland, and Wales. From the iconic trails of London's green outskirts to the rugged terrains near Birmingham, from Glasgow's scenic paths to Liverpool's historic routes, we've got every trail enthusiast covered.

Whether you're a seasoned trail runner looking for your next challenge or a newbie eager to explore the world of off-road running, our calendar is your one-stop solution. Dive deep into the details by searching for a specific location or simply browse through to discover new trail runs. Looking for all running events? Check out the complete Running Calendar United Kingdom on running.life.

A fell time trial from Little Stretton to the Stiperstones that requires navigational skills and benefits from local knowledge. Entry is on the day with fees of £8 for adults and £2 for juniors under 17.

A club organised race at Blaenwern Holiday Centre in Llanybydder on 29 November 2026 covering 6.5 miles on mixed surfaces; junior and senior categories are included and past results are archived online.

A lap based road event at Rhydycar, Merthyr Tydfil, on a 5.3 km AUKCM certified tarmac circuit along the Taff Trail. Runners choose how many laps to complete within a seven hour limit and can opt for a no medal entry.

A 23 mile clockwise tour around Worcester and Droitwich starting at Gheluvelt Park, mostly on traffic-free paths. Solo and two-person relay options are available, with three on-route control points and a six-hour completion limit.

December 2026

Trail 5K and 10K races held at Tewinbury near Welwyn on undulating dirt, grass and woodland trails, fully marked and marshalled, with GPX and a midcourse aid station for the 10K.

A 21.1 km trail race around Hughenden Manor and surrounding woodlands, mostly forest paths with undulating terrain and three aid stations. The course is fully marked and trail running shoes are recommended.

A 10 km trail race around the National Trust's Hughenden Manor near High Wycombe, featuring woodland trails, about 195 m of ascent, full course marking and a water station at 5.3 km. Onsite facilities include parking, toilets and a cafe.

Timed Thames towpath run where participants choose lap distances on a 5.3 km out and back course and entry supports Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity.

Night trail of 6.4 km with 229 m climb around Llandegla Forest, held under BS partially marked conditions with a compulsory safety briefing and kit including a headtorch with two hours light. Entry £5 on the day.

A guided 12.5 mile trail run around Box Hill that gains about 1000 metres of elevation across woodland, heathland and open fields. Group pace with technical climbs and scrambling and a chance of an alcohol free beer at the finish.

Trail races at Carsington Water on 5 December 2026 feature a half marathon and a 10k around the reservoir on marked undulating trails with marshals and an event village.

A new winter ultramarathon on 5 December 2026 covering about 80 miles across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk, with checkpoints, mandatory safety kit and live tracking that includes an SOS function.

Two coastal routes start from Hengistbury Head in Bournemouth, offering a flat, traffic-free 10 Mile or 10k run along seafront paths with chip timing, water stations and a finisher's medal.

A handicap fell race at Bleach Green, Ennerdale on 5 December 2026, covering 4 km with 410 m of ascent and including the Crag Fell summit. Pre-entry is required and the event features a prize exchange at registration.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

A winter ultramarathon of about 55 miles across the Cheviot hills near Ingram, Northumberland, run under Trail Running Association and UK Athletics rules. Runners receive GPS trackers, face a 24 hour cutoff and compete for prizes including..

Fordh Sen Mighal is an 11-mile trail race from Lelant to Marazion on the Cornish coast. The point-to-point route follows a scenic European cultural path. Parking is at the finish, with a bus service available near the start.

Trail races of 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra run from Swanage along the Jurassic Coast Path on 5 Dec 2026, with mixed trail and grass terrain and significant ascent. The event counts toward the Endurancelife 26-27 season leaderboar..

Trail races at Alyn Waters on 5 December 2026 include 5 km, 10 km and a canicross 5 km plus a free children's 1 km dash. Courses are fully marked and marshalled, chip timed and finishers receive a medal.

Three single-loop ultra races of 50k, 55 miles and 100 miles start and finish in Eastbourne, crossing the Seven Sisters and running toward Plumpton. Courses use grass trails, farm tracks and woodland paths on the South Downs.

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