Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Welcome to the most comprehensive guide to trail races in the UK for 2026-2027! Our curated list features an impressive 2291 trail runs across the enchanting landscapes of Scotland, and Wales. From the iconic trails of London's green outskirts to the rugged terrains near Birmingham, from Glasgow's scenic paths to Liverpool's historic routes, we've got every trail enthusiast covered.

Whether you're a seasoned trail runner looking for your next challenge or a newbie eager to explore the world of off-road running, our calendar is your one-stop solution. Dive deep into the details by searching for a specific location or simply browse through to discover new trail runs. Looking for all running events? Check out the complete Running Calendar United Kingdom on running.life.

A multi terrain 10 km race on 1 November 2026 with a reversed route featuring road and trail sections, views over Loch Tulla and a finishing descent across the Bridge of Orchy. Entries are limited and the event uses chip timing.

A Halloween-themed run at Scorrier House on 1 November 2026 offering 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km courses with canicross options. Medals for all, awards for top finishers, music, food and free race photography.

Trail event at Grizedale Forest on 1 November 2026 offering marked, chip-timed 5K and 10K loops with GPX files and the option to run with up to two dogs on wide forest paths.

A 5 mile out and back Night and Dawn run in November that takes runners through the 422 metre Oxendon Tunnel with mood lighting. Entries are available for one or both races and finishers receive a medal.

Two days of marathon and half marathon races around Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes on 6 and 7 November 2026, with multi-lap clockwise courses, on-course water and toilets, enforced time limits, and bespoke finisher medals.

Take on flat, scenic laps along the Thames towpath in Walton on Thames with flexible starts and distances from 5 km to ultra. Limited places, aid stations, digital results and medals make this a friendly, festival style challenge.

Night fell race at Llandegla Forest covering 6.4 km with 229 m of climb. Entry is £5 on the day and runners must carry compulsory kit including a headtorch with at least two hours of light.

A weekend of self navigated ultraruns along the South West Coast Path offering five distances from 38 km to 110 miles with GPS tracking. Routes pass coastal features and Exmoor terrain and carry ITRA and UTMB index points.

Trail races from Goodwood Racecourse take runners into the South Downs National Park across forest tracks, bridleways and part of the South Downs Way. Three distances are offered with chip timing, water stations, first aid and a finishers m..

Coastal trail running at Oxwich Bay on 7 November 2026 with 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes across cliffs, woodland, dunes and beaches; part of the Endurancelife 2026-27 season with leaderboard points.

A point to point trail on the Cornish Coast Path with a 26.2 mile marathon and a 35 mile ultra that visits three lighthouses. Expect mud, rocks, dunes and substantial elevation.

A night trail run at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir with looped courses of 3.3 miles or 6.7 miles. The route is marshalled and signed, has aid stations about every 3 miles, and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A TRA-licensed trail event around Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs featuring an undulating 6.7-mile loop and multiple race distances. The course is waymarked and marshalled, with aid stations, on-site facilities, and a bespoke finisher medal.

Night trail running at Stonor Park on 7 November 2026 with three marked routes of 17 km, 13 km and 7 km. Middle and long routes include an outpost and the event offers timing, parking and on site facilities.

A 10 km BS fell race on 7 November 2026 with about 350 m of ascent, run over a fast, muddy course featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike and a steep return climb; race HQ is at the Shepherds Rest Inn in Todmorden.

An annual November off road run of 11k around Burley Moor starting and finishing at Scalebor Park. The marked route climbs to the high point near the Great Skirtful of Stones and often includes muddy, steep sections.

Tackle a scenic but testing fell race in Dunnerdale, Lake District: 8 km with a 550 m climb over rugged hills. Pre entry only, join solo or as a three person team for a classic Broughton Mills Village Hall start.

A winter muddy obstacle event in Brentwood, Essex offering 6 km, 12 km and 24 km+ formats across farmland, woodland and lakes, with chip timing, signature obstacles and on-site facilities including washdowns and finisher medals.

A 50 km trail race on 7 November 2026 following the Dava Way from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres, mostly on the old Highland Railway line. Mixed woodland and moorland terrain, Dava Summit climbs, 300 entries and an 8 hour cutoff.

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10k from Goathland on 7 November 2026. Courses are unmarked so runners must carry printed maps and mandatory winter safety kit.

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