Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A trail event around Delph, Saddleworth visiting trig points over roughly 18–19 miles with 3000 ft of ascent. The unmarked course requires self-navigation, mandatory full kit, manned checkpoints and post-race hot drinks.

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

A 14 mile AL-category fell race from Downham across seven of Pendle’s cloughs, with 4100 ft of ascent, mandatory FRA kit checks and checkpoint cut-offs on rough, trackless moorland.

A 9 mile (14.5 km) clockwise fell race around Fairfield that starts and finishes at Rydal Hall near Ambleside, with 914 m of ascent. The flagged route uses checkpoints and a cut off at Great Rigg and FRA kit rules apply.

A three-stage route linking Snowdon, Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan across North, Mid and South Wales, covering about 17 miles and 2,334 m of ascent in roughly 19 hours. Options include guided events with leaders and transport or self-organised..

Join the Saltire Trail Races in Athelstaneford on Saturday 9 May 2026 for scenic 2 km, 5 km and 10 km farm trails at Kilduff Farm. Family friendly fun and village fair treats raise funds for Athelstaneford Primary School.

The Cressbrook Crawl will take place in Cressbrook on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run 11 kilometers.

Nuclear Rush is a muddy obstacle race at the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate in Essex featuring 6 km with 40 plus obstacles and 12 km with 70 plus obstacles, plus signature features such as the 20 foot Deathslide and multi lane zip wires.

Test your limits at the British OCR Championship in Essex. This 12km+ elite course features over 60 technical obstacles and serves as a qualifying event for both European and World Championships.

This event on the Thames features 10K, half, and marathon distances on scenic riverside paths. Starting from the Wraysbury Skiff Club, the courses use fully marked out-and-back loops. The area near Runnymede offers beautiful countryside and..

A weekend of muddy obstacle races at the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate in Essex, with distances from 1.5 km to 38+ km, signature obstacles like the Deathslide and zip lines, chip timing and on-site facilities.

A **5 km** run at Banham Zoo that passes animal enclosures, includes full-day zoo entry and a finisher medal, and raises funds for conservation; spectator tickets and fundraising prizes are available.

Traditional Scottish hill race on Ben Lomond with a 12.6 km route and 960 m ascent. Entry is limited to 100 runners and strict kit checks require waterproofs, hat, gloves and a whistle for safety.

Experience the twilight beauty of Ardingly Reservoir during this evening run in West Sussex. Choose between a 5K or 10K distance on an undulating trail course featuring scenic water views and a finisher medal.

Experience Scotland's scenic Moray coast in these coastal trail ultramarathons. Choose between a 50-mile or 50km route, starting in Findhorn or Lossiemouth and finishing at Cullen Viaduct. The event features coastal trails, forests, and fis..

A 5 kilometre (3 mile) in person mud run at My Life Legacy in Standish, featuring wooded trails, a real swamp and obstacles like cargo nets, mud pits and streams; Early Bird and standard ticket prices are listed.

A coastal marathon on 9 May 2026 covering 26.2 Miles from Lower Burnmouth to Lindisfarne via Berwick, beaches and the Pilgrims causeway. The event requires running only, includes a causeway cut off at 19 miles and a six hour limit.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Stithians Showground on 09 May 2026, with grassy and gravel terrain, staggered wave starts and on-site parking; minimum fundraising target applies and the event is for ages 13 and over.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Norfolk Showground featuring climb, crawl and slide elements on a mostly flat route contained within the showground. Participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target of £50 applies.

A 5k obstacle course at Weston Park on 09 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide over paths, tracks and grass. The event supports fundraising, includes on-course marshals, and provides refreshments, toilets and parking.