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.

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.

Run the iconic Yorkshire Three Peaks on a guided weekend from Horton in Ribblesdale with bunkhouse accommodation, coaching and event photos. Runs are at a social group pace and suit recent marathon or ultra runners seeking a scenic, challen..

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.

First edition MTC GRIMALKIN is a 34 mile one day ultra from Travelodge Perth A9 to Atholl Guest House in Pitlochry, part of the Mount to Coast End to End series. Entries are limited and runners are tracked for safety.

Push your limits on the inaugural 31.3 mile MTC GLAISTIG ultra from Innerleithen to Edinburgh Airport as Day 2 of MTC SCOTIA. Limited to 40 starters, all finishers get a bespoke medal and champions receive trophies.

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.

New for 2028, MTC BEITHIR is a rugged 39 mile ultra from Kingussie to Inverness, the sixth day of the MTC SCOTIA challenge. Limited to just 40 runners, it features real time tracking, safety support and a bespoke finisher medal.

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..

Take on a rugged single day ultra of about 36 miles from Wigan to Tarporley as Day 4 of the MTC ALBION end to end. Limited to 40 starters, this well supported event includes route maps, tracking and checkpoint refreshments.

Tackle a challenging 36 to 38 mile ultra from Liskeard to Truro as part of the Mount to Coast series. Limited to 40 runners, all finishers earn a Will o the Wisp medal and male and female champions take home trophies.