Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon will take place in Pateley Bridge on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Stort30 is a scenic 30 mile out and back ultramarathon along the River Stort and Lee navigations on the Hertfordshire and Essex border. Mostly flat riverside trails with aid stations and medals make this a friendly ultrarunning challenge.

Join the Halloween Zombie Shuffle at Pengethley Manor on 25 October 2026 for off road fun through vineyards and hills. Choose a 5k to ultra, walk or run on a looped course with a 7 hour time limit and a virtual entry option.

Join Zig Zag Running at Ferry Meadows for Pumpkin Plod, a 4 or 6 hour timed loop to log road or ultra distances on a scenic 5.3 km mixed terrain lap. Water each lap, a finisher medal and virtual entry make this a flexible autumn challenge.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.

Take on The Drop in Manchester, a blindfolded navigation challenge where teams or solo runners are bused to a secret drop and must find their way back on foot. Choose 10 or 15 mile options for a unique test of navigation and grit.

Tackle Lockton Limping, a scenic fell race across the North York Moors covering 11.2 km with 350 m of climb and sweeping views. Entry is on the day at Lockton Village Hall, perfect for both competitive and social runners.

Experience Irchester Spooktacular, a Halloween night time run through woodland trails with 5k and 2k family options. Fancy dress, themed marshals, medals, Halloween treats and free photos make it a spooky family favorite.

Tackle the Black Beacon Mountain Races across the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons from 30 Oct to 1 Nov 2026, with distances from 21 mile to a 100 mile epic. Rugged trails, big views, and a pure mountain running challenge.

Join the Hubble Bubble and Ghostly 1 Mile on Halloween along the scenic Leeds Liverpool Canal for a fun, flat out and back run. Fancy dress, bespoke medals and spooky treats with spot prizes make this a festive must do.

Tackle the 10K Auchterarder Chilli Trail on 31 October 2026, a scenic run into the Ochil Hills over forest trails, climbs and stream crossings. No time cutoff, finishers get a snood and medal and prizes include top places and best costume.

Race You To The Summit is a lively fell race from the Summit Inn to Blackstone Edge and back, 4.3 miles with about 260 m of climb. Held on Halloween, it welcomes teams and juniors and offers prizes for fancy dress.

Devon Trail Races at Roadford Lake offer scenic but testing trails with 10K and half marathon routes plus canicross entries. Enjoy marshalled courses, a quirky bottle opener finisher medal and a fun post race atmosphere.

Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K, Saturday 31 October 2026, is a single loop trail from Berkhamsted through Ashridge and the Ridgeway with about 800 m of climbing. A UTMB index event ideal for experienced trail runners seeking scenic winter trails..

Run under the stars at Dark Skies Run in Wooler on 31 October 2026, a Trail Outlaws night trail in Northumberland National Park with fully marked routes and stocked checkpoints. 10k and Half Marathon options.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

Experience a night gravel run through Alice Holt Forest on Saturday 31 October 2026, choosing 5, 10 or 15 km laps guided by headtorch. Enjoy fully marked trails, on course snacks and a metal finisher medal in an atmospheric woodland event.

Start and finish in Alva Glen and tackle a rugged 14.6 km course with 966 m of ascent through Ochils Woodland Park, summiting Ben Cleuch and The Nebit for sweeping views. Prizes for top finishers and veteran categories add competitive appea..

Run the Lakeland Trails at Helvellyn on 31 October 2026, from Glenridding on Ullswater into the foothills of Helvellyn in the Lake District. Choose 5k, 10k or 15k routes across scenic, varied trail terrain for a crisp autumn challenge.