Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A timed, marked trail event at Whinlatter on 6 December 2026 with two routes - 8K to Seat How or a shorter 5K. Individual starts are used so dogs have space; on the Seat How route only one dog per runner is allowed and a harness is required..

A festive *10k* trail race in Cockington Country Park near Torquay with hilly, winding trails and countryside views. Finishers receive a bespoke metal medal and a choice of Christmas cake, mince pie or yule log.

A Lakeland Paws canicross event in Grizedale forest, part of the 2026/2027 fifth series. It features forest routes for runners and their dogs across three Lake District locations and is organised by Green Space Events Ltd.

Part of a themed Christmas series at Pengethley Manor, this offroad event offers distances from 5k to ultra with a seven hour completion limit and both on site and virtual entry options.

Part of a 12-day Christmas race series at Pengethley Manor, offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options on a 2.5 km lap off-road course. Walkers and runners have a seven hour time limit and paid entries receive a medal.

Choose your own distance from 5k to Ultra at Pengethley Manor with a 7 hour time limit. Enjoy a festive off-road course through vineyards and hills with unique themed medals for all finishers.

A continuous 200 mile trail loop around the South of England starting and finishing at Juniper Hall, Dorking. Runners have up to 96 hours, live tracking, crew access and three major aid stations with food and sleeping facilities.

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor, this offroad event offers distances from 5k to ultra on 2.5k laps. Options include in-person and virtual entries and a unique series medal for each day.

A night trail in Llangollen covering 8 km and 5 mi with 244 m of climb. The route is partially marked and a good head torch is essential.

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor, this offroad event offers 5k, 10k, half, marathon or ultra on a 2.5 km lap course with a seven hour time limit and both in person and virtual options.

Join the Christmas Jumper Friday Run on 11 December in Walton on Thames for a relaxed rock up and run along the riverside towpath. Pick 5k to ultra, run laps within a 7 hour window and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

A festive midweek 7 hour Time Challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club. Distances range from 3km up to 50km with medals, distance pins and a post-run goody bag including a vegan option.

A 100 mile winter point to point trail across the South Downs and North Downs from Amberley Museum to Juniper Hall with a 35 hour limit, three aid stations, crew and drop bag support, medical cover and a strict mandatory kit list.

Winter trail event in Otley with 12, 19 and 32 mile options. Three checkpoints, supplied trackers for ultrarunners, compulsory kit list and finish medal and T shirt with vegan and gluten free food available.

Festive family run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. Choose a 2.5 km lap or a 5.0 km two-lap course and finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag.

A winter 21-mile circular walk or run over the Hebden Bridge moors, starting and finishing at Mytholmroyd Community Centre. The route is supported with checkpoints, tracking, hot food, facilities and a festive kit requirement.

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas race series at Pengethley Manor, this offroad event offers distances from 5k to ultra with a seven hour time limit. A virtual option is available and virtual runners can receive the same medal after verificati..

Winter trail races through Afan Forest and the Rhigos range finishing at Dare Valley Country Park. Options include a 34 mile ultra, a marathon and a linear half with marked routes, checkpoints and a compulsory kit list.

Cairnsmore Hill Race on 12 December 2026 at Muirfad Farm Newton Stewart is a 17.50 km mountain race with 800 m ascent. It is organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue and requires winter kit and fell running experience.

A coastal event in Newquay on 12 December 2026 offering 30 miles, 15 miles and 8 miles routes, canicross entries, mandatory kit and GPS trackers for the longer distances.