Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A four leg fell running relay in the Lake District on 3 October 2026, raced by teams of eight over steep climbs and rough terrain. Entry is by club via SiEntries, limited to 70 teams with a £100 fee per team.

Night trail races on the South Downs around Plumpton Racecourse begin at dusk and run into darkness, with 50 km, half marathon and 20 mile options. The course is fully marked and supported with aid stations and marshals.

A 50 km point to point ultramarathon from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, following forest trails, the Castleman Trailway and the Bournemouth seafront. The event includes GPS routes, feed stations, UTMB index status and a bes..

A multi-discipline mountain race from Kinlochleven featuring a Loch Leven swim, mountain and gravel bike sections and a run up Ben Nevis. The 73 km route includes 7,874 ft of elevation.

Rowbotham's Round Rotherham is a long distance trail event around South Yorkshire with solo and relay options over 80 km or 50 miles. The undulating route includes about 800 m of climb and is based at the Manvers Waterfront Boat Club.

A six hour looped race in the Lower Otter valley on a 4.4 km circuit. Solo and pairs relay options, aid station every loop, plus on-site cafe, bar and hot showers.

Trail running at Queen Elizabeth Country Park on 3 October 2026 with five distances from 5 km to 51 km, routes on the South Downs Way through chalk downs, woodlands and ridgeways, and outposts on the longer courses for top-ups.

An endurance event near Bedruthan Steps and St Eval where runners complete repeated laps of 4.167 miles until one person remains. Camping is available and entrants must be over 18.

East Devon 8 Trigs on 3 October 2026 offers self navigated routes visiting trigpoints over about 22 km, 40 km and 53 km. The event starts in Budleigh Salterton, includes GPS tracking and provides finish facilities.

A 10th anniversary five mile chip timed cross country and canicross event across the Upper Wreake valley, with varied terrain and village hall race headquarters; limited to 200 entrants and open to runners aged 12 and over.

A mountain running event in County Down on 3 October 2026 covering 11.90 km with 870 m climb, organised by Mourne Runners as part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and NIMRA League; GPS is not allowed and Level C kit is required.

Guided 30 mile trail run on the North Downs Way from St Martha's Hill, featuring Box Hill and Denbies Wine Estate. Group-paced with coach support, aimed at first-time ultra runners; a post-run alcohol-free beer may be provided.

Two routes from Buxton Community School through the western Peak District: 26.2 miles with 4000 ft ascent or 14.3 miles with 2000 ft ascent. Checkpoints provide refreshments and a hot meal at the finish.

A 35 mile circular ultra in North Yorkshire that follows the northern Ripon Rowel through Nidderdale AONB and finishes via Studley Royal deer park. Options exist for solo runners and relay teams with staffed checkpoints and village hall fac..

Forest of Bere timed event with flexible start format, a 3.28 mile lap and options from 5 km to ultra. Aid station offers sweet and savoury food including signature potatoes and vegan choices; 20% of proceeds go to Forestry England.

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible lap-based distances, finisher medals and pins, aid stations with snacks and vegan options, goody bags and free parking.

A 15.2 km fell race in the Peak District with 490 m of climb, held at Curbar Primary School on 3 October 2026. Pre-entry is required and proceeds go to Curbar Primary School.

A short fell race from the Storey Arms lay-by on the A470, covering about 3.2 km with 305 m of ascent; the course requires experience and navigational skills. Entry is £2 on the day and junior races are to be confirmed.

A 40 mile coast route on the South West Coast Path from Newquay to St Ives with GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints about every 10 miles, on-course supplies and medical cover, and camping at the event HQ.

A 35 mile circular trail run from Studley Roger around the northern Ripon Rowel through Nidderdale AONB, with a five-person relay option, staffed checkpoints and a 10 hour time limit.