Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

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..

Join Bell Challenge Day 5 in Exmouth for a 7 hour timed road event on a 5.3 km out and back loop on mainly flat tarmac. Run as many laps as you like and earn a finisher medal; multi day New Year options available.

Start the year with the Loch Morlich Running Festival, a scenic trail through Glenmore Forest finishing on the sandy Loch Morlich beach. Choose 5.6 km or 11.2 km and enjoy a group warm up, finisher medal, home baking and a welcoming dog and..

The Brampton Trail Run will take place in Brampton on Sunday 3 January 2027. You can run 7 kilometers.

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.

The Phoenix Running - Walton-on-Thames will take place in Walton-on-Thames on Sunday 10 January 2027. You can run 3 miles.

Take on the Pendle Way In A Day winter trail challenge from Barley with 45 miles or 30 miles routes across South Pennines moorland and up Pendle Hill. Expect big climbs, navigation tests and mandatory winter kit.

Tackle the scenic North Downs Ridge 50k on Sunday 21 February 2027, a challenging trail ultra from Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking along the North Downs Way. Expect stunning Surrey countryside, support on course and a finisher medal.

Tackle the MTC Winter Green Man Ultra, a challenging winter trail around the City of Bristol with a flagship 45 mile loop and a 30 mile option. Expect varied terrain, great views and supportive organisation; entries close 4 March 2027.

Explore the Yorkshire Dales on a guided weekend taking on the 24 mile Yorkshire Three Peaks route with bunkhouse nights in Horton in Ribblesdale. Enjoy a relaxed 10 km loop on Sunday plus coaching, a training plan and event photos.

Run the Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon on Saturday 3 July 2027, a scenic 13.1 mile route through historic streets. Expect vibrant crowds, great community spirit and a welcoming race day for all abilities.

Take on the MTC Grimalkin a scenic 34 mile single day ultra across Perthshire from Perth to Pitlochry as Day 4 of the Mount to Coast SCOTIA series. Spots limited to 40; all finishers earn a medal and champions take bespoke trophies.

Take on the inaugural MTC Glaistig, a scenic 31.3 mile ultra from Innerleithen to Edinburgh Airport with limited slots and a bespoke finisher medal. Expect rugged terrain, mandatory safety kit and a true end to end challenge.

Tackle the MTC Nuckelavee single day 40.1 mile ultra from Edinburgh Airport to Perth on 29 May 2028. With a small field and bespoke medal for finishers, this scenic challenge is perfect for seasoned trail runners seeking a big day out.

Tackle the new MTC BEITHIR, a rugged 39 mile road and trail challenge from Kingussie to Inverness and Day 6 of the MTC SCOTIA series. Limited to 40 starters with strict cut offs and safety tracking, this is an epic, small field endurance te..

MTC SELKIE is a first edition 42 mile single day ultra on 3 June 2028, part of the Mount to Coast SCOTIA series. The coastal route from Dornoch to Dunbeath offers challenging terrain, bespoke finisher medals and strict safety kit rules.

Tackle a 38 mile coastal ultra from Dunbeath to John O'Groats on 4 June 2028. Limited field and a bespoke KELPIE medal make this scenic but demanding challenge ideal for seasoned runners.

Take on MTC ALBION 2029, a 13 day, 503 mile end to end ultra from Gretna Green to Land's End, testing endurance across England. Limited to 20 entries, this supported challenge offers daily stages, tracking and a bespoke finishers trophy.

The MTC Boggart is an inaugural 38 mile single day ultra from Gretna Green to Penrith, blending classic countryside running with a friendly field. Limited entries, bespoke finisher medals and trophies for overall winners.

Take on the inaugural MTC Black Anise, a 38.1 mile single day ultra from Lancaster to Wigan on 12 July 2029. Limited to 40 runners, this compact end to end stage pairs rugged terrain with an intimate yet epic atmosphere and a Black Anise fi..