Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in United Kingdom for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 2363 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.
December 2026
Two multi terrain trail races in Mortimer Forest on 13 December 2026: a 10 mile course with High Vinnalls climb and a shorter 4 mile route on larger tracks.
Junior cross country at Pontefract Park, part of the five-race PECO XC Junior League, chip-timed races of about 1 or 2 miles with online season ticket entry.
A flat 5 kilometre trail race in Ashington Community Woods on 13 December 2026 with limited entries, finishers' goody bags and local fundraising.
A December edition of the Second Sunday 5, a two lap informal run at Richardson Evans Memorial Fields on Wimbledon Common organised by Thames Hare & Hounds.
A festive, untimed fun run at Denbies Wine Estate with Santa suits provided, a 5 km mixed-surface route, charity support and post-run mulled wine and mince pie.
A coastal multi terrain 10 km race at Merthyr Mawr on 13 December 2026 with chip timing, a two hour cut off and a Christmas pudding memento.
Santa Dash at Thornham Walks on 30.09.26 and 13.12.26, organised with The Blossom Charity and Friends of Thornham Walks.
Christmas themed timed run at Coate Water Country Park with 3.28 mile laps, oak medals and an aid station offering vegan and gluten free options.
A family friendly 3 km festive fun run at Marbury Country Park on 13 Dec 2026, organised by Northwich Running Club; entry £5 and places limited to 250.
Charity off road event at the Museum of Power near Langford with two routes of about 3.5 and 5.5 miles, written navigation and timed checkpoints.
Community festive run at Stocklund Square on 13 December 2026 with 5 km and 10 km options, medals and fundraising for Knowle Park Trust Cranleigh.
Virtual edition on 14th December 2026 offers distances from 5k to Ultra with a seven hour limit and virtual bibs and medals sent after verification.
A 5 mile night trail run in Friston Forest with a self navigated GPX route, festive fancy dress, finisher medal and a bar exchange for returned race numbers.
Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor offering 5k to ultra distances on an off road course with a seven hour time limit.
Offroad race at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options with a seven hour limit and a virtual entry option.
An evening self navigation trail of about 6 miles from The Compasses in Littley Green with a secret destination, cryptic clue bonuses, refreshments and entry vouchers.
Off-road event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon or ultra with a seven hour limit plus virtual entry and medal options.
Join a festive Christmas run along the flat Jubilee River. Choose your own distance in this 6-hour timed event on a scenic towpath. All finishers receive a bespoke festive medal.
A night-time fell race to Chapelfell Top in Weardale over rough, unmarked terrain; 6.6 km with 370 m ascent and strict navigation and kit requirements.
A music trail run around Calke Abbey of about 6 to 8 km at Ticknall Village Hall Car Park on 18 December 2026, with head torches required and free parking.