Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Celebrate New Year's Eve with a 7 km scenic trail run around Snape’s Point in Salcombe. This community event supports the lifesaving work of the RNLI while offering beautiful coastal views.

Experience a flexible eight hour timed event on a scenic tarmac route in Exmouth. Runners and walkers of all abilities can complete as many laps as they choose on this flat disused railway course.

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.

Experience a historic trail race at Box Hill featuring significant elevation and panoramic views of the North Downs. This event offers a 10 km course on rough tracks with dedicated categories for men, women, and children.

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.

Start the new year with an undulating 7 km trail run through the scenic landscape of Brampton. This off road race features mixed terrain and concludes with a bespoke medal for all finishers.

Experience a winter trail adventure at the Penshurst Village Cross Country Run. Participants can choose between a standard five mile cross country course or a five mile cani cross run through scenic local landscapes.

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..

Experience an 18 mile circular winter route starting in Robin Hoods Bay. This event follows the scenic Cinder Track and Cleveland Way with an eight hour time limit for runners and walkers.

Experience a circular 30 mile winter ultra marathon traversing the scenic cliff tops of the Cleveland Way and the Cinder Track near Robin Hoods Bay.

Experience an iconic 43 mile ultra marathon journeying from the Buckinghamshire countryside to the heart of London. This season opener features scenic trails and historic canal paths with full GPS tracking and checkpoint support.

Test your resilience in this winter half marathon to the summit of Hedgehope and back. This fully marked fell run features seasonal conditions and a warm bowl of soup for all finishers.

Experience the historic grounds of Harewood House with 5 km, 10 km, and Half Marathon trail runs. Enjoy scenic routes through 1,000 acres of woodlands and gardens with chip-timed results and canicross-friendly options.

Experience the rugged beauty of the North Cornwall coast with four trail distances starting from the golden sands of Polzeath. Runners will navigate severe terrain and dramatic coastal paths in this professionally timed event.

Experience a scenic multi terrain run through the Jurassic Coast and Otter valley starting from Budleigh Salterton. Choose between a half or third marathon featuring quiet lanes and historic landmarks.

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.

Experience the Hampshire countryside with a trail run starting from Sparsholt College. Choose between two distances featuring scenic views of Farley Mount and receive a finisher medal and goodies at the finish line.

Experience a scenic 10K trail run through woodands and the QEII Country Park in Ashington. This relatively flat course is chip timed and welcomes both solo runners and participants running with dogs.

Run as many laps as you choose through the scenic gravel paths of Thetford Forest in this flexible 4 or 6 hour challenge event at Brandon Country Park.

The Montane Winter Spine is a 268-mile non-stop race along Britain's Pennine Way in winter. Runners have 156 hours to traverse from Edale to Kirk Yetholm across demanding upland terrain. It is an unsupported event requiring significant prio..