Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series, The Envious Run takes place at Pengethley Manor on 17 January 2027 with lap based offroad routes from 5k to ultra. Runners and walkers have seven hours to complete their chosen distance and a virtual option..

Trail runs at Vogrie Country Park on 17 January 2027 offer waymarked mixed terrain courses of 1.6km, 5km, 10km and a half marathon, starting and finishing by the Victorian manor house with post race refreshments.

A single-entry *5 km* park race at Queens Park on 17 January 2027, part of the South By Five series that visits six parks over 12 weeks. Entry is free with a required minimum donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund and places are limite..

A January off road 9.6 mile run across trails, fields and woodland with about 80 percent off road terrain. The event uses chip timing, has one water station at Littleton upon Severn and a 2.5 hour expected run time limit.

A multi terrain forest race at Sherwood Pines on 17 January 2027 offering 10 km, 5 km and a junior run. Entries include a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes for leading runners.

A six-hour self-paced lap event at Ryton Pools Country Park with a 3.3 mile runnable loop, canicross and rucking options, tiered entry fees and a charitable donation to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity.

A last-person-standing backyard ultra near Alfriston with repeating one-hour laps of about 4.2 miles on mixed trails. The event uses a token-based lap check, Webscorer timing, barn support areas, and sustainability measures.

Arc of Attrition by UTMB is a January coastal ultramarathon in Cornwall along the South West Coast Path. Multiple races range from about 22 km to 173 km with significant elevation and winter coastal terrain.

Two races start from Kirkstall Bridge Inn: a scenic ~16 km trail along canal and riverside paths, and a flat 10 km out and back on the canal towpath. Courses are fully marked and marshalled with basic facilities at race HQ.

Coastal trail runs from Start Point near Beesands in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Distances range from 10K to ultra with rocky coast and inland hills, electronic timing and points for the Endurancelife season leaderboard.

A lap based event at Bawsey Country Park offering distances from 5k to ultra marathon on sand, gravel and grass. Mass start, aid station every lap, bespoke finisher medals and parking included.

A midwinter trail event around Chagford, Dartmoor offering Marathon and Half Marathon routes with substantial ascent. The courses visit stone circles and other ancient sites and have a minimum age of 17.

Night trail running on single-track forest trails at Dalby Forest Visitor Centre. Entries are limited to 650 and close online on 19/01/2027; minimum age is 16 and participants must use a headtorch or hand torch.

Pagan Trails offers two challenging winter trail runs on Dartmoor. The over-28-mile Marathon and over-14-mile Half Marathon routes pass ancient stone circles and pagan sites. It's a significant test with strict time limits and mandatory saf..

A weekend of running on the traffic free Tissington Trail near Ashbourne, offering a half marathon and a 10k with a gentle uphill outbound and slight downhill return, route maps and GPX files available, medals and free photos included.

Winter canal runs in Saltaire along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with distances from 10K to Marathon on a mostly flat towpath. Fully marshalled course with drink stations, canal side loos and a bespoke finisher medal.

Looped races at Chalfont Park Sports Club and Chalfont St Peter Community Centre let runners choose distances from single 7K or 10K laps up to ultramarathons, with drop bag access, aid stations, crew support and on-site medical cover.

The Holly Challenge on 23 January 2027 offers 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon on the lanes of Lightmoor Nature Reserve near Telford. Entries are limited to 50 places and all finishers receive a medal.

Coastal beach and trail runs at Druridge Bay Country Park with 10 km and half marathon options; canicross is permitted and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

A 10 km race at Sowerby Bridge Pool that mixes muddy trail terrain with a tarmac return. A two person relay option is offered and entries are limited to 100 participants.