Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Experience the beauty of the Surrey Hills with a choice of 10k, 21k, or 42k trail routes. Enjoy a well organized event featuring chip timing, marked courses, and scenic views from iconic local landmarks.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

Ventnor Horseshoe on Sat 12 Sep 2026 offers a scenic but testing 12 km fell course around Ventnor with 443 m of climb. Part of the Isle of Wight Fell Series, it is perfect for runners seeking a tough coastal hill challenge.

Start the IOW Fell Running Series with St Boniface Fell in Ventnor on Sat 12 Sep 2026, a punchy 3.9 km race with 235 m of climbing across scenic Isle of Wight terrain. Pre entry or on the day entries welcome.

Experience a traditional Long A fell race across the Northern Fells of the Lake District starting from Hesket Newmarket. Tackle a challenging 36 km loop visiting major summits including Blencathra and Skiddaw.

Run as far as you like at Alice in Runderland, a timed multi lap event at Parc Taf Bargoed with flexible start times and on course support. Choose from one lap up to marathon and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Challenge yourself on this 17.1 km out and back fell race across the scenic fells of Upper Teesdale with 560 meters of climbing and navigation based terrain.

Tackle the Cuilcagh mountain run in County Cavan, featuring an 11.9 km route with 870 meters of climb. Mandatory kit ensures safety on this marked course, part of the Ulster and North West leagues. Entry opens in early September 2026.

Explore the scenic Shropshire Hills with 12, 18, or 26 mile routes starting from Wistanstow. This historical challenge walk offers full support and a hot meal at the finish for both walkers and runners.

Experience the final race of the summer series at Sourton Tor featuring hilly courses for seniors and marked routes for juniors starting from the village hall.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Dorset coastline with trail races ranging from 10k to a 50k ultra. Run through the historic Lulworth Castle Estate featuring scenic climbs and coastal views.

The The C2C Essex Ultra will take place in Tilbury on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 50 miles.

Experience a unique multi-terrain race through the private Flete Estate featuring riverside paths and woodland tracks. With distances of 10km, 5km, and a 1km fun run, there is an event for every speed set in spectacular surroundings.

Experience a scenic 22.4 mile circular walk through the Trossachs starting from Callander. This LDWA challenge event circles Loch Venachar and offers spectacular views of Ben Ledi and the surrounding Scottish crags.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Manchester with high intensity interval racing. Choose between solo or team categories featuring 400m and 800m repetitions in a competitive format.

A 10-mile self-navigated trail run on the Lykewake Walk in the North York Moors visiting historic Lilla Howe and Louven Howe, limited to 50 entrants with a 3-hour time limit and a bespoke finisher medal.

Experience the scenic beauty of Surrey at The Farnham Pilgrim Marathon. This event features a 26.2 mile route starting from The Sands Recreation Ground and offers participants spectacular views throughout the course.

Experience a 47 mile way-marked trail ultra around Lake Windermere. Open to runners and walkers, this anticlockwise loop offers 24 hours to complete a scenic course through the beautiful Lake District.

Experience a classic off road event featuring 26.2 and 14.8 mile courses through moorland and woods. Enjoy well stocked feed stations and hot food at the finish of this volunteer run fell race.

Experience a hilly multi-terrain race through the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Choose between 15k and 30k routes linking historic Norman churches and medieval trails in East Sussex.