Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A 24-hour community event in Meersbrook Park on 20 to 21 June 2026 that raises funds for women’s education and children’s mental health in Palestine. Participants can run, walk, jog or wheel as individuals, teams or families.

A 10k trail in the Due North series that climbs from Arncliffe onto Arncliffe Moor, follows the moor for about 3 km and finishes downhill with views toward Kilnsey Crag and the villages of Starbotton and Kettlewell.

A night trail run of about 20 miles from Goathland Village Hall across the North York Moors, held from sunset to sunrise with trackers, checkpoints and on-course refreshments. Entrants have 6.5 hours to complete the circular route.

Pretty Muddy Southampton is a 5k mud obstacle course at The Common featuring climbing, crawling and sliding. The event supports Cancer Research UK, has a minimum fundraising target of £50 and is open to participants aged 13 and over.

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course at The Rutland Showground featuring climbs, crawls and slides on grass terrain that can become soft and muddy. Participants must be 13 or older and there is a £50 minimum fundraising target.

A 5k muddy obstacle course at Holme Pierrepont in Nottingham organised by Cancer Research UK. The course mixes paths, grass and woodland and runs in staggered waves; facilities include toilets, refreshments and on site parking.

A Race for Life obstacle event on The Downs in Bristol, featuring a mixed terrain muddy 5 km course with 28 m ascent. It is for participants aged 13 and over and includes on-site facilities, fundraising support and a finishers medal.

An obstacle race in Derry / Londonderry on 20 and 21 June 2026 featuring a 10 km course with over 50 natural and man made obstacles, plus separate 5 km teen and 2 km mini courses for younger participants.

A 24 hour lap event near Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes offering individual and team entries, junior options and camping. Facilities include showers, marquees, free drinks and snacks, with hot food available on site.

Mountain fell race in the Brecon Beacons covering 34 km with 1700 m ascent and eight summits. The anticlockwise route includes Fan y Big, has two checkpoint cutoffs at key points, and is open to runners over 18.

Traverse the scenic Cleveland Hills in this 77.3 km ultra marathon from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood Bay. Runners have 15 hours to complete the course featuring over 1700 meters of ascent through North Yorkshire.

A 12 hour endurance event on a 12 km mixed gravel and tarmac loop in northern Dartmoor, with overnight camping and timed laps. The event raises funds for North Dartmoor Search and Rescue and highlights mental health awareness.

A 7.5 km fell race in Bosley, Peak District on 20 June 2026 with an accompanying 3 km junior race. Entry on the day includes fete admission and parking.

Gowbarrow Round is a 7.6 km fell race in the Lake District on Sat 20 Jun 2026. Entry is on the day only with a £5 fee and a minimum age of 16. The event is based at The Royal Hotel, Dockray, and carries FRA permit insurance.

A 5.4 km hill race to the summit of The Law in Tillicoultry, featuring 630 metres of ascent, a marked walkers path and a same-route return. Part of the SHR and East District Championships with limited entries and mandatory kit requirements.

A multi-distance coastal ultra along the Jurassic Coast from Poole to Exmouth, offering routes from 33 km to 105 miles. The self-navigated course follows the South West Coast Path with GPX files, checkpoints and on-course safety cover.

A seven hour timed trail event along the River Wear in Durham with fully signed laps and multiple distance options. Finishers from 3 km receive a themed medal and there are aid tables, goody bags and distance pins.

Celebrate the longest day at the Summer Solstice Challenge around Abberton Reservoir, a timed loop with 5 km laps. Run as many laps as you like, earn a medal and support Essex Wildlife Trust.

An evening five mile trail run around Bolton Abbey Estate on the Summer Solstice, organised by Airedale Dodgers for Sue Ryder. The circular route uses tarmac, gravel and a short grass section and all finishers receive a medal.

A 21.2 km trail half marathon at Dunstable Downs on 21 June 2026 featuring 450 m of ascent, marked trails, two aid stations, route downloads, and a 250 runner limit.