Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.

Ring in the New Year with this scenic, hilly 10.8 km trail around Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth on 31 December 2026. Entries are limited, chip timing is new for 2026, and every finisher receives a bottle of Daleside beer plus cof..

Ring in the New Year with a 7-mile fell race, starting with a live bagpiper. After the run, celebrate with a pint, pie, and live music at The Crown Pub for a private post-race party.

This New Year's Eve trail run is a 7 km loop around scenic Snape's Point in Salcombe. All proceeds support the local RNLI lifeboat station, making for a festive and purposeful end to the year.

An 8-hour timed road event at Capel Lane, Exmouth on 01 January 2027 with 5.3k laps on a tarmac out-and-back route. The TUGG system lets participants start during the event period; entries are limited to 100.

Trail races at Wenchford Picnic Site offering a 7 mile course with seven named hills and a 14 mile double lap option. Terrain can be muddy and wet and canicross waves are available.

A January trail race around Box Hill with a measured 10.000 km course, 473 m ascent and 335 m descent. Registration and parking at Denbies Vineyard; earphones are not permitted and an alternative Denbies course is used if Box Hill is closed..

A trail running festival on 3 January 2027 through Glenmore Forest finishing at Loch Morlich beach, offering 5.6 km and 11.2 km races with chip timing, finisher medals, home baking and prizes; dogs are allowed on leads.

A 7 km undulating trail run on the edge of Brampton, Cumbria. The off-road route offers mixed terrain and scenic views. Finishers get a bespoke medal and free event photos.

Join the Penshurst Village Cross Country Run on Sunday 3 January 2027 for challenging 5 mile and canicross races over scenic local trails and open ground. Enjoy a friendly village atmosphere and a great day out for runners and their dogs.

This is a single 5km event in Bellahouston Park, part of the wider South By Five series visiting six Glasgow parks. Entry is free but includes a mandatory donation to a community fund. Runners can join just this race or aim to complete the..

Event Overview The Hardmoors 15 is an approximately 17.5 mile (18 mile) circular trail event in the Hardmoors Race Series. The 2027 edition is scheduled for Saturday 9th January. The event has an 8-hour time limit and a total ascent of appr..

The Hardmoors 30 is a winter ultramarathon on the North Yorkshire coast. Runners cover roughly 31 scenic miles from Robin Hood's Bay along the Cleveland Way. The event has a strict 11-hour limit and requires mandatory kit for the challengin..

A 43 mile point to point ultra from Wendover to Little Venice, London, mixing country trails and Grand Union Canal towpath. The race includes GPS tracking, five checkpoints, baggage transfer, mandatory kit and an 11 hour cutoff.

A deep winter fell run to the summit of Hedgehope and back. This marked half marathon is part of the Shadowlands Series and is fully supported by marshals. Be prepared for tough winter weather and required kit.

Trail running at Harewood House on 9 January 2027 with 5km, 10km and half marathon routes through the estate; Canicross friendly, live chip timing, medals and free on site parking.

Event Overview The Endurancelife North Cornwall event is a coastal trail run based in Polzeath. It is the fifth installment of this event, which begins on Polzeath's golden beach. The routes head northeast along miles of unspoiled coastline..

The Doughnut Dash is a flexible-distance run along a flat Thames riverside trail. Participants can run from a single lap to ultra marathon distances while enjoying doughnuts. All finishers receive a custom, neon-colored medal.

A countryside trail run around Farley Mount in Hampshire with two route options, including a Half Marathon. The course is rolling with tree-lined sections and vistas, starts at Sparsholt College with ample parking, and offers finisher medal..

Run a scenic 10K trail through Ashington's community woodlands and QEII Country Park on a relatively flat course. The event is Canicross-friendly and finishes with a medal. It starts from Ashington Leisure Centre in January.