Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A 28 mile run along the traffic free Brampton Valley Way, staged as a Leicestershire versus Northamptonshire contest with 100 places from each end. The route includes two dark tunnels, feed stations every 4.5 miles and a 7 hour cut off.

Summit 2 Sea is a roughly 13.8 mile trail half marathon from Moel y Parc along the Offa's Dyke National Trail to Prestatyn beach. The route includes over 2450 ft of ascent, two feed stations and specified mandatory kit.

Haughley Festival of Running at Haughley Park, Suffolk offers 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra distances over pathways and some trails, with on-site parking, an aid station and event medals.

Forest trail runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 11 April 2027 with 5 km, 10 km and a new half marathon options. The chip timed event is fully supported and all finishers receive a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.

A spring 10 mile trail race around Rivington Village with woodland, moorland and reservoir views, timed and marshalled by Trail Blazing Events, offering a bespoke finisher medal and multiple prize categories.

A Peak District fell race on 14 April 2027 covering 4.8 km with 340 m of ascent. Pre-entry and on-the-day entry are available and juniors aged 14 and over run in the main race.

A 200 mile point to point trail race across South Wales from Chepstow to Worm’s Head, with a 120 hour limit, live runner tracking, eight aid stations and organised drop bag support.

A coastal 15 km trail race along the north cliffs of Cornwall, Run Like Hell returns for its fifth year on 17 April 2027, starting at Portreath Beach with entry fees around £16 to £21 and a discount for those who cycle or run to the event.

A 50 km women focused event in Pwllheli on 17 April 2027 with a strict no-crew policy, minimum age 18, limited refund rules, and recommended third-party insurance.

A trail weekend at Cowdray Estate, West Sussex offering five distances from 12 km to 110 km, low technical difficulty, an event village with expo, and optional camping and race support.

A trail running event using the West Somerset Railway steam line, offering *11 km*, *11 miles* and a full marathon. Runners travel by steam train to their start points and finish outside Minehead Station, with routes through the Quantock Hi..

A guided 18-mile trail run on the Malvern Hills with over 1300 m of ascent, led at a social group pace. Meeting in Great Malvern, the route follows the ridge summits and returns via quieter hillside and woodland trails.

A self-navigated circa 37-mile challenge from Goathland in the North York Moors visiting five Triangulation Pillars. Enter solo or as a pair; entrants must be self-supported, carry required kit, and complete the course within 15 hours.

A 50K ultra across the Chiltern Hills from Berkhamsted Castle to Hampden Meadow via the Ridgeway National Trail, with about 996 m of ascent. The fully marked route has three aid stations and a 9 hour time limit.

A new 10km trail run around Bamburgh Castle and the beach on the Northumberland coast. The Saturday event features live chip timing, allows one dog per runner, and includes finisher medals and on-site parking.

A multi-distance route across Devon following the Two Moors Way from Wembury to Lynmouth on 17-18 April 2027. Options include 112 miles non stop, 100 km, 75 km and an Exmoor marathon with self navigation and live GPS tracking.

An inflatable obstacle-course fun run at Donington Park on 17 April 2027 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options with multiple obstacles per lap, on-course hydration, music zones, medals and event services for participants and spectators.

Chester Ultra 100 is a 102 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester with 1590 m of ascent, 12 organised checkpoints and a 32 hour cut off. The route links forests, sandstone ridges and canals and features live GPS tracking and TRA licensing.

Experience a 52 km circular ultra marathon through the scenic Yorkshire Wolds. This beginner friendly event features live GPS tracking, four indoor checkpoints, and a generous 12 hour cut off time for all participants.

Windsor 50 offers looped 50 km, 25 km and 10 km routes from Windsor Racecourse through the Great Park, Runnymede and the Thames Path. The event provides signed routes, rest stops, medical and massage teams, GPS tracking, and finisher awards..