Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A trail race at Dunnikier Park, Kirkcaldy with two laps of about 5 km over mixed surfaces. The Scottish Athletics permit event has a two hour time limit and supports Maggie's Fife.

Run as many laps as you choose in this seven hour time challenge along the River Wear in Durham. Enjoy a flexible trail course with Cathedral views and inclusive support for all abilities.

Experience a fast and flat run at Nottingham Racecourse and Colwick Country Park. Choose between several distances including a half marathon and 10k while enjoying scenic lakeside paths and an active event village.

Experience a flat trail run through the scenic Alexandra Gardens with stunning views of Windsor Castle. Choose between 10k and half marathon distances with chip timing and free race photos included in a historic UK setting.

Join this established 10k event in the heart of Worcestershire. Managed by an England Athletics affiliated club, this race offers a professional environment for runners in the Pershore area.

Take on the Muntjac 15, a 15 mile trail around Danbury Essex with 1600 ft of climbing across scenic woodland and technical singletrack. Enjoy a well stocked checkpoint, a quality memento and bespoke local trophies.

A mixed trail and road event starting at Woldingham School with a 13.1 mile out and back course; marathon runners complete two laps. The route follows the North Downs Way and Vanguard Way with varied terrain and open views.

Experience the North York Moors through the Roseberry Trail Races featuring a marathon, half marathon, and 10k. Navigate self supported routes across exposed peaks and high ascent trails starting from Guisborough.

A seven hour Time Challenge along the River Wear in Durham on 30 August 2026, offering flexible lap distances from 3 km up to 50 km, fully signed trail course, finisher medals, distance pins and goody bag options including vegan choices.

Complete as many 5.3 km laps as you choose in this flexible eight hour timed event along a scenic disused railway line in Bridestowe. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome to join this undulating off road challenge.

Experience a scenic trail run through the grounds of Shoreham Woods in Kent. This chip timed 10k event features woodland paths and supports the local environment and dementia research.

MacTuffX Bedford on 30 August 2026 features individual and team formats using 10x400m and 10x800m leg structures. Entry is for participants aged 18 or older and fees vary by category.

Hebden Sports is a classic BOFRA fell race on August Bank Holiday Monday. Juniors and seniors tackle a steep, technical course starting from the show field. The event includes several age group races and takes place in the Yorkshire Dales.

Part of the Reeth Show, this fell race is a challenging 2-mile loop with 700ft of climb. It features a rough ascent to Fremington Edge and finishes with a circuit of the show ring. The event is a BOFRA Championship counter for multiple juni..

Enjoy an 8 hour timed challenge along a scenic disused railway line in Devon. Complete as many 5.3 km laps as you like at your own pace with a flexible start time and inclusive atmosphere.

Join the Dark Side Of The Combe on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District as part of the Black Combe Country Fair at Bootle. This 12.5 km fell race with 625 m ascent is a tough, scenic test and has on the day entry.

Take on the Barrow Keswick Show Fellrunner on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District: a punchy 6.5 km four mile course with 425 m climb, starting in the show ring and finishing by the showfield. Entry on the day £10, ages 15 and up welcome.

A classic fell race near Machen featuring a 7km course with 365m of ascent. Entry is on the day only for runners over 18. The route demands proper footwear and may require mandatory weather gear.

A 10 km fell race around Sir William Hill and Abney Moor on 1 September 2026, starting and finishing in Eyam. The event includes prizes from the Barrel Inn, a post-race barbecue and a 3 km on-day junior race for ages 11 to 16.

A 5km out and back beach race along West Sands in St Andrews held each September as the first Scottish Student Sport cross country winter league event. Students from universities across Scotland compete.