Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in United Kingdom for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 2179 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in United Kingdom below and join the trail community at these great events! Search for a location or view races near London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Scotland or Wales.
August 2026
Over‑18 charity event in Chelmsford featuring a new 10 km trail run, a 10 km social hike and a timed 15 km hike supporting the British Heart Foundation.
Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Maggs Howe, Kentmere with a punchy 6 km course and 400 m of climb to test strength and navigation. Entry is on the day only and runners should bring waterproofs, hat and gloves; parking is limited.
Part of Hawkshead Show, the adults fell race covers about 7.8 km for those aged 17 and above, with free entry for show attendees and children's sports in the afternoon.
A five-round trail series at Wirral Country Park held on the third Tuesday each month from April to August, featuring an approx 8K course. Entry is available per race or as a series and trophies are awarded for overall series results.
A timed, flexible run along a 3.28 mile out and back route beside the Stroud Waterways canal. Runners choose distances from 5 km up to ultra and may complete as many laps as they wish within a seven hour limit.
Treeton Bolt is an approximately 5 mile trail event at Treeton Cricket & Football Pavilion on 18 August 2026, hosted by Rotherham Running Club on an undulating scenic course.
A single lap 10 km off road race through Wyre Forest on 18 Aug 2026 with limited places, canicross allowed and no on the night prizes.
Round 5 of the Phoenix Striders Summer Series is a 5k trail at Langdon Discovery Nature Park on 18 Aug 2026 raising funds for local conservation and community charities.
Challenge yourself on the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race across the West Pennine Moors, a scenic but tough 10.7 km with 390 m of climb. Entry is on the day only with a small fee, and the race features in the Rossendale midweek series.
A Lake District fell race from the White Horse Inn covering 6.3 km with 882 m of ascent; entry on the day for runners aged 18 and over with a £5 fee and limited parking at the pub.
Join the Crook Peak Cake Race in Axbridge on Wed 19 Aug 2026 for a spirited 3 mile fell challenge across stunning Somerset hills, finishing with cake and community cheer. On the day entry available for runners aged 14 and up.
An evening fell race on Dartmoor with a 7.5 km senior course, marked junior races and a 150 competitor limit.
Bingley Rock up n' Run is a pop up Summer Series trail event in Bingley offering 5k and 10k routes with on the day entry and post‑race food and a medal.
A 6.35 km NIMRA short distance trail race at Scrabo Country Park on 20 August 2026 with 280 m ascent and a 120-entry limit.
A club organised event on 20 August 2026 at Whitehills Nature Park offering a flat two lap gravel course with chip timing. Senior and junior races run under UK Athletics rules with age categories and listed entry fees.
A short summer series of social 5k trail runs in Sheffield by Run Dusty Sheffield, finishing at local pubs with a free beer; 18+ entries and event T&Cs apply.
Social guided trail run of about 10 km from Milngavie Train Station along local trails including the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way, guided and insured with limited places.
A 5k trail race at Newham Grange Farm on 20 August 2026 with a one mile farm loop and woodland trails, prizes for top finishers and free parking.
A 7-hour Time Challenge along the River Thames near Staines with flexible starts and distances from 3 km to 50 km. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and offers medals, distance pins and a goody bag.