Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Choose a scenic 10k or shorter 5k through the Chiltern Hills around Frieth, combining woodland paths and country roads. Expect rolling climbs and panoramic views for a rewarding, hilly challenge for road and trail runners.

Choose your own distance in this 7-hour trail running time challenge along Durham's River Wear. All finishers earn a themed medal, with pins for longer distances. The event welcomes participants of various ages across multiple race options.

Tackle the Viking Chase, a 12 km fell race across the North York Moors on 11 Oct 2026, featuring 572 m of climb and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day, adults only, with proceeds to Cleveland Mountain Rescue.

Take on the Withins Skyline, a scenic 10.1 km fell race near Haworth in the South West Pennines with roughly 300 m of climb. Friendly entries, series options and a Cadbury Curly Wurly plus free coffee await at the finish.

Join the 20th Andrew Heywood Memorial Windgather on 11 Oct 2026 in the Peak District, a 21.7 km trail with 762 m ascent starting at the Burbage Institute, Buxton. Pre entry is advised and pre entries receive a commemorative memento.

The Titsey Trail 10k is a community running event held on Sunday, 11th October 2026. Organized by runners for runners, it raises funds for a variety of local charities.

Experience the scenic Cambridgeshire countryside with 10k and half marathon trail races around Grafham Water. These fully marked and marshalled routes offer beautiful reservoir views and a variety of local tracks.

The FOOBS Trail and Fun Runs return in October. Choose from a chip timed 10K, 6K, or a family friendly 2K fun run through the countryside near Old Basing. The event supports local schools through community fundraising.

This 10k starts and finishes at the Dengie Hundred Sports Centre. The flat, single-lap route takes in sea wall paths, open countryside trails, and town streets. Free parking and facilities are available on-site.

A half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on undulating trail paths, with marked kilometres, marshals and GPX route files. Entry includes a themed medal, water and post race goodies.

Take on an ultra-distance trail run along the dramatic Jurassic Coast. Choose between a 102 km or 54 km route exploring the Isle of Purbeck, with fully marked courses and support outposts. The event is based at Burnbake Forest Lodges in Cor..

The Autumn 100 is a 100-mile trail race from Goring, using the Ridgeway and Thames Path in four 25-mile spurs. It features 16 aid stations and can be fast in good conditions, but runners must also prepare for long hours of darkness and clas..

Explore the trails of Derbyshire's Amber Valley in this October trail event. Choose between the 31-mile Amberaid ultra or the 20-mile Petit Raid loop. Both routes start and finish at Ashover Village Hall, featuring woodland paths, hills, an..

Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales is a self-navigated ultra event in the Yorkshire Dales with 25k, 50k, and 100k distances. Participants explore Malham Tarn, Buckden Pike, and the Dales Way. The event provides live tracking, aid stations, and a fi..

Rip n Run XL is a 28-hour ultrarunning challenge in West Yorkshire, with 40-mile and 80-mile loops through the moorlands around Ripponden. The route features significant climbs and indoor checkpoints with hot food available. Entries are onl..

Trail races at Loggerheads provide 6 km and 12 km routes, including a 6 km canicross, on marked and marshalled trails in a family friendly park setting. There are no time limits.

A flexible and friendly weekend run in Yorkshire where you set your own distance and pace. Choose from 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon routes through scenic countryside. A relaxed event with finisher rewards, suitable for runners, joggers, and wa..

Event Overview The Gatliff Marathon is an annual challenge event offering walkers, joggers, and runners a choice of 25 km or 50 km distances. It takes place on rural footpaths and tracks in the Kent, Surrey, and Sussex countryside. The even..

The Dramathon is a unique running event through the Speyside whisky region on 17th October 2026. Choose from marathon, half marathon, 10K, or relay distances along a route passing famous distilleries. Finishers earn whisky samples as a rewa..

The Scare Bear Run offers a spooky themed event at scenic Dare Valley Country Park. Choose from various distances or a flexible 7-hour Time Challenge. Finishers receive themed medals, goody bags, and refreshments including ice cream.