Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Trail running in Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton with Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K options. The course crosses the Shropshire Hills and The Long Mynd and features marked routes and aid stations.

A Backyard Ultra at Hardwick Hall Estate where runners repeat a 4.16 mile loop every hour until only one remains. The route crosses estate trails, farmland and woodland with on site aid and first aid support.

An eight hour loop challenge at Borders Forest Park on 05 Sep 2026 where runners complete 4.366 mile laps timed by an electronic wristband. The event lists mandatory kit, basecamp facilities, parking fees, and accommodation options.

A 7.1 km fell race on the Longshaw estate in September 2026, using the estate’s new route and 237 m of climb. Entry includes admission to Britain’s oldest sheepdog trials plus food and grandstand seating.

A single lap off road moorland race of about 6 miles starting and finishing at Haytor Rock, with steep climbs, woodland sections and a stream crossing. Entry is limited to 350 runners and the event supports the Moor Trees charity.

A traditional fell race from Glenridding around Catstye Cam, Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn and St Sunday Crag with manned checkpoints, compulsory mountain kit and limited entries. The route includes specific path requirements to protect sensiti..

Two ultramarathon options along the Saints Way Trail on 5 September 2026 in Looe, Cornwall. Choose a 28 Miles coast to coast stage or the 56 Miles return Ricochet, with GPS tracking, feed stations, medals and required kit.

Mud Tribe is a muddy obstacle course event in Brentwood, Essex offering a 5km course and a 1.5km family option with foam, achievable obstacles, hot wash downs and a lively event village.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.

Trail races in Keswick from Fitz Park with 5K, 10K and 15K options on marked, marshalled trails around Derwentwater. The event includes an event village with live music, food stalls, family fun trails and on-course support.

A series of runs at Westonbirt Arboretum in Sept 2026 and Feb 2027, offering distances from 1 mile to half marathon on solid forest paths, with marked courses, feed stations, event medals and age‑based entry rules.

Experience an all-terrain run from Barmouth beach to the summit of Cadair Idris. Choose from three distances featuring coastal views and mountain trails with full marshal support and chip-timed results.

Choose a half marathon or full marathon along a flat, scenic riverside towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back, run in laps for easy pacing. Limited places and medals for all finishers plus a giveaway for every entrant.

A long-distance walking and running event crossing Wales over a 45 mile linear route to be completed within 18 hours, presented as a weekend package with accommodation, coach transport, refreshment stops and route maps.

A women’s, non competitive obstacle course in Brentwood, Essex offering 5 km and 1.5 km options with varied obstacles, no chip timing, finisher medals and hot wash downs.

A 23 mile walk and run from Gargrave Village Hall on 5 September 2026 through Malhamdale, visiting Kirkby Malham and other local landmarks, with a nine hour completion limit and checkpoint controls.

A summit-and-return mountain race from New Town Park, Fort William to the top of Ben Nevis and back on 5 September 2026, limited to 600 pre-selected, club-affiliated entrants who meet specific hill-racing qualifications.

A coastal 7k from Broadstairs to Ramsgate and back, starting on the beach at low tide. Team and individual prizes across age categories, on-site refreshments and live online results.

Experience a technical fell race through Yorkshire Lancashire and Cumbria. This 31 km route features steep climbs and open fell navigation for experienced runners seeking a high level mountain challenge in the Dales.

The Cheshire 100 Ultra Run follows the Cheshire Canal Ring from Northwich and is organised by New Era Community Boxing. Entry is open to those over 20, with route guidance, checkpoints, support options and a 36 hour time limit.