Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A Halloween themed night run at Irchester Country Park with 5k and 2k family routes, a finisher medal, free event photos and Halloween chocolates. Minimum ages apply and hard packed trails suit road or trail shoes.

A series of mountain trail races across the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons offering four distances from 21 miles to 100 miles. Routes combine marked sections, GPS navigation and staffed checkpoints with mountain safety cover.

A five mile night trail run at The Plough and Harrow in Litlington on 30 October 2026, self navigated via GPX with a tail runner, timed results, Halloween fancy dress prizes and an age limit of 18 plus.

An evening trail event at Haldon Forest Park on 30 October 2026 offering a 2.5 km fun run plus 5 km and 10 km running and canicross options, free race photography and a Halloween 2025 medal for each finisher.

A Halloween themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall offering distances from a family friendly 1 mile to ultra marathon. The licensed course is marshalled and features drink stations, Halloween medals and spot prizes.

Spooky Challenge Day 1 in Bridestowe on 31 October 2026 is an 8 hour timed event with a *5.3 km* out and back lap on an old disused train line. A TUGG system allows staggered starts and finishers who complete a lap may receive a medal.

A *10 km* trail race from Auchterarder into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and a route shaped like a chilli pepper. Online entry, 16+ age limit, goody bag with snood and medal, prizes for finishers and costumes.

A traditional fell race from the Summit Inn in Littleborough on Halloween 2026, covering about 4.3 miles with over 800 ft of ascent. The event includes several junior categories, runs under FRA rules, and features costume prizes.

Trail races around Roadford Lake organised by Sportiva Events. Distances include 10K and half marathon with canicross options. Entries include chip timing, feed station, medal, refreshments and category prizes.

A single-loop 50K trail race on 31 October 2026 starting and finishing in Berkhamsted. Fully marked route with three aid stations, about 800 m of ascent, a nine hour time limit and a 350 runner field.

Trail Outlaws stages Dark Skies Run @ Wooler in Northumberland with fully marked trails, stocked check points and options for a Trail 10k or a Half Marathon. Entry fees shown range from £25 to £36.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

Trail races from Jenkins Field, Glenridding offer 5k, 10k and 15k courses on marked, marshalled trails with scenic fell views, event village facilities and on site medical cover.

A six hour timed trail at Linacre Reservoirs where runners complete repeated 5 km laps and aim for as many laps as possible. Checkpoints offer food and drinks and every finisher receives a medal.

Experience a festive 6.66 km Halloween trail run starting and finishing at a local brewery in Chelmsford. Participants enjoy a costume focused event with medals and drinks for finishers in a social atmosphere.

A 32 km, 1800 m ascent mountain event at Pen y Fan featuring three separate ascents via six different paths, with Classic and 16 kg weighted categories. Navigation is required and control marshals monitor checkpoints.

Night trail laps in Alice Holt Forest by head torch with 5 km loops. Choose 5 km, 10 km or 15 km while using one outpost per lap for snacks and hydration.

A scenic half marathon around Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve near Edinburgh, featuring wooded trails, riverside paths and modest climbs. Chip timed, medal for finishers and event proceeds support South Queensferry RNLI.

Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.

A volunteer run full and half marathon around Gargrave with multi terrain loops, refreshment stations and a sustainable finisher medal. Proceeds support a participant attending the World Scout Jamboree in Gdansk 2027.