Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in United Kingdom for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 2364 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
A winter, unmarked 38 mile mountain circuit around Helvellyn starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. Limited to experienced entrants, the event requires navigation skills, strict mandatory kit and offers minimal checkpoint support.
Christmas Canter at Suffolk Running Centre offers 5k to ultra road options on mapped routes with aid every 10k, parking included and a bespoke finisher medal.
A dawn-to-dusk winter trail challenge at Box Hill, Dorking featuring a 10.1 mile loop with 2,400 ft climb per lap and on-course support.
Skirrid Xmas Hill Race is a 5.7 km fell race with 450 m ascent near Llanvihangel Crucorny on 19 December 2026; entry £10, no entries on the day.
A timed festive event on the Itchen Way in Winchester with flexible rock up start times, a measured out-and-back course, lap options up to ultramarathon distance, and a bespoke finisher medal.
Two festive runs of 2.5 km and 5 km at Dare Valley Country Park with medals, goody bags, refreshments and free parking.
A social 12k run on 19 December 2026 with a GPX/Strava route, brewery and finish bar drink tokens, festive medals and a post-run rum option.
Round 4 of the North Staffs Cross Country League at Keele on 19 Dec 2026, with senior and junior races, team and individual scoring.
Trail runs from The Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale with 10 km and 20 km options, GPX routes, start pastry and coffee, and a seasonal finishers beer.
A 65 km winter loop from Kirkby Lonsdale with 2000 m ascent, self navigation, two checkpoints and hot feed stations, finishing with pizza and a beer.
Experience a festive trail run at Barn on the Bay with the Trail Blazer Tinsel Dash featuring a 10k race and a family run in Morpeth.
A marked 4 mile trail run around Pett on 19 December 2026 with a finisher medal, prizes and tea and cake afterwards.
A 4.9 mile fell race around Penistone Hill Country Park with a climb to the Standing Stone, prize categories, and a Santa hat for every entrant.
Christmas Carol bobble hat run at Dare Valley Country Park with a 7 hour time challenge, multiple distance options, themed medals and goody bags.
Festive trail runs at Chopwell Woods with 1, 4 and 8 mile routes, canicross entries, chip timing, a shoe demo and support for Daft As A Brush Charity.
A family run festive four mile fancy dress run in Horwich on 20 December 2026. Chip timing, a Christmas themed trinket and costume prizes are included and the route is fully marshalled on local roads and paths.
A level 19 km trail race along a converted railway through the River Stour valley. The family oriented event has marked route, aid stations, a canicross option and prebooked transport between start and finish.
A 50 km trail ultra along the North Downs Way from Detling to Wye with about 1,000 m of ascent, three checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. The route passes Boxley Warren, Thurnham Castle, Lenham Cross and the Wye Downs.
Trail runs at Wendover Woods in the Chilterns offering a family Santa Mile plus 5 and 10 mile races with chip timing, medals, and finishers refreshments.
Festive canal races in Bingley offering 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon on a mostly flat towpath with feed stations and festive finisher medals.