Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

Run under the stars around historic Corfe Castle on muddy, single track trails with views over Poole Harbour and chances to spot Sika deer. Choose 5, 11 or 15 km routes and finish with a metal medal and post race food.

Tackle the classic Tour of Pendle on Sat 21 Nov 2026, a challenging 27 km fell race across the dramatic South West Pennines from Barley Village Hall. Expect tough climbs, sweeping Pennine views and lively club competition with team prizes.

Tackle scenic trails at the Delamere Forest 21k or 42k on Sunday 22 November 2026, with routes through Blakemere Moss and along the Sandstone Trail. Enjoy a well marshalled, sustainability focused event set among beautiful woodland.

Enjoy a guided 10km trail run around Hindhead's Devil's Punchbowl, with scenic hilltops and a pause for the views. Runs run at sunset or at night with headtorches, led by an experienced trail coach and Salomon ambassador.

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 1, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth on November 28, 2026. This 7-hour timed event features a scenic 5.3 km out-and-back course on an old disused train line, fully..

Run flat sandy woodland trails in the Suffolk Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with 9, 16 or 23 km route options. Maverick Race brings a friendly event village at Wantisden Hall with medals, feed stations and easy road access from London.

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 2, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place on Sunday, 29th November 2026 near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth. This 7-hour timed event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities to complete as many 5.3 k..

Join a guided 30 mile trail run from Haslemere, Surrey along the Serpent Trail with stunning South Downs views. A friendly group run led by an experienced ultra runner and coach, ideal for first time ultras and seasoned trail runners.

The Fordh Sen Mighal will take place in St Ives on Saturday 5 December 2026.

Join a guided trail run at Box Hill, Dorking covering 12.5 miles with about 1000 m of ascent through steep, technical woodland and open fields. This noncompetitive group run suits fit trail runners and finishes with an alcohol free beer.

Enjoy a scenic winter run around Carsington Water with half marathon and 10K options on Saturday 5 December 2026. Undulating reservoir trails, kilometre markers and a themed medal make this RunThrough event a rewarding lakeside challenge.

Take on the new winter St Edmund Way Ultra on 5 December 2026, an 80 miles route through Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk. Remote trails, checkpoints and live public tracking make this a true day and night test of endurance.

Run the Sussex Downs Trail Run at Plumpton Racecourse for stunning South Downs and sea views across 9, 12 or 22 km routes. Expect rolling trails, friendly marshals, chip timing and a finisher medal for a rewarding winter trail experience.

Challenge yourself at the Crag Fell Handicap, a club run fell race in the Lake District featuring a short but steep 4 km course with 410 m of climb. Entry is by pre entry only and the handicap format makes for a lively, competitive start.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

Take on a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Wear by Durham Cathedral, choosing how many laps to run from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. Finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat with on course drinks and snacks.

Join the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run in Durham this December, a 7 hour time challenge where you choose how many laps to tackle along the River Wear with cathedral views. Walkers welcome and finishers earn a themed medal and bobble hat.

Take on the Cardington Cracker, a 9 mile fell race near Church Stretton with 793 m of climb and breathtaking Border views. Pre entry only and limited parking mean early sign up is essential for this rugged, rewarding test.

Tackle the classic Mytholmroyd fell race on Sun 6 Dec 2026, a testing 10 km in the South West Pennines with about 500 m of climb. Pre entry only, age 18 plus, and every finisher gets a free can of Vocation Heart & Soul beer.

Run the Trail by Torchlight in Llangollen: an 8 km fell race over scenic starlit moor with about 244 m ascent. Bring a head torch and enjoy a lively night race open to runners aged 16 and over.