Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in United Kingdom for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 2343 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in United Kingdom below and join the trail community at these great events! Search for a location or view races near London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Scotland or Wales.
May 2028
A 31.3 mile ultra from Innerleithen to Edinburgh Airport on 28 May 2028, Day 2 of the nine day MTC SCOTIA series with mandatory kit, tracking and a finishers medal.
A single day ultra from Travelodge Edinburgh Airport to Travelodge Perth, listed as 41 miles with a route total of 40.1 miles, limited to 40 entrants with 4 mph cut-offs.
Day 4 of the MTC SCOTIA series, a point to point ultra of about 34 miles from Perth to Pitlochry with mandatory kit, tracking and strict 4 mph cut offs.
June 2028
An approximately 39 mile ultra from Kingussie to Inverness, Day 6 of the MTC SCOTIA series with limited places, mandatory kit and preset cut-offs based on a 4.0 mph minimum.
Single-day ultra from Dornoch to Dunbeath of about 42 to 43 miles as Day 8 of MTC SCOTIA, limited to 40 runners, with mandatory kit, 4 mph cut offs and GPS tracking.
A 38 mile ultra from Dunbeath to John O'Groats that forms Day 9 of the MTC SCOTIA end to end challenge, with limited places, mandatory kit and tracking for entrants.
Nighttime ultra on the Pendle Way from Barley with limited entries, two route options and mandatory navigation kit; minimum age 18.
July 2028
A 47 mile ultra from Barmouth to Llanidloes largely on National Cycle Route 8. It is Day 3 of the six day MTC CYMRUN, has a limited field and a minimum pace requirement, and includes tracking and a finisher medal.
A single day ultra of about 39.7 miles along National Cycle Route 8 from Glasbury to Merthyr Tydfil. Limited field, mandatory kit and 4.0 mph cut offs; finishers receive an Afanc medal and champions receive bespoke trophies.
A point to point 34.8 mile ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island following National Cycle Route 8. It is day six of the MTC CYMRUN series and uses preset cut offs based on a 4 mph minimum average speed.
A fully supported 200 mile continuous trail across the South Downs National Park with a marked route, 16 aid stations, live GPS tracking and a 100 hour cutoff.
September 2028
A 100 miles ultra in Sherwood Forest from South Wheatley featuring a repeated 30 miles forest loop, marked route, aid stations and a 30 hour cutoff.
November 2028
Llyn y Fan is an 8.8 km fell race with 610 m ascent on 14 November 2028, entry £7 via Fabian4, age over 16 and a 50 runner limit.
July 2029
A thirteen day end to end ultra across England covering about 503 miles with daily stages around 35 to 54 miles. Entries are limited, entrants receive personalised kit and tracking, and a 4 mph minimum pace is enforced.
A single day 38 mile ultra from Gretna Green to Penrith, the MTC Boggart is Day 1 of the thirteen day MTC ALBION series. Entries are limited and the event enforces a minimum 4.0 mph average with a specified mandatory kit list.
A 38.1 mile ultra from Lancaster to Wigan that is Day 3 of the MTC ALBION end to end series, limited to 40 entrants. The event includes checkpoint food, a mandatory kit list, tracking with SOS and a bespoke finisher medal.
A one day ultra from Wigan to Tarporley of about 36 miles, part of the MTC Albion series, with limited entries, mandatory kit and real time competitor tracking.
A one-day ultra of about 37 to 38 miles from Liskeard to Truro that is Day 12 of the MTC Albion series. The field is limited, mandatory kit and real-time tracking are required, and a minimum 4 mph average speed is enforced.