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
Festive canal races in Bingley offering 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon on a mostly flat towpath with feed stations and festive finisher medals.
20 Dec 2026 at Abberton Reservoir Visitors Centre: repeat just over 5 km laps in a timed up to six hour challenge, with medals and proceeds to Essex Wildlife Trust.
Pre Christmas social run and walk at Conwy Falls offering a leisurely run or walk of up to 2 hours with a cafe gathering afterwards.
A multi-distance timed challenge at Dare Valley Country Park with lap-based distances, themed medals, bobble hats, aid stations and on-course support.
A festive, multi-terrain race of about 7 miles near Loftus on 20 December 2026 with chip timing, a finisher T-shirt, and limited entries.
A festive coastal running weekend in Portsmouth on 20 December 2026 with a marathon, half marathon and a new 12km of Christmas on flat multi-terrain routes.
Phoenix Running West Sussex stages a timed Jingle Bell Bauble Run on the Downslink at Southwater with 5 km laps, flexible starts and a 7 hour time limit.
Nearly 10 mile off road Christmas trail around Torrington with mud, water crossings, prizes and refreshments raising funds for Devon Air Ambulance and Little John's House.
Celebrate the season with a festive trail run through Cammo Nature Reserve featuring 10K, 5K, and 1K distances followed by hot chocolate and medals for all finishers.
Navigate an 11 mile circular trail between Maldon and Mundon using written instructions on a course that is 95 percent off road.
Festive multi terrain event at Blackpool Zoo with a five mile run and a four mile walk; every entrant receives antlers and a red nose.
Community Santa fun run in Lewes on 20 December 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km, 15 km and a junior 1 mile Elf Run with proceeds to Friends of Lewes Victoria Hospital.
A lapped running event in Bedfordshire on 20 December 2026 offering distances from 5 km to ultra on a 5.3 km loop with a six hour time limit.
A free social 50k loop around Exeter on 20 December 2026 with donations for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and a 30 person limit.
A small, social 10 mile winter trail run across the South Downs with a custom event T shirt and festive snacks, limited to 25 runners.
A 6 mile multi terrain group social run from Bembridge Youth & Community Centre with soup and a roll included, limited to 160 entrants and entries close 18/12/2026.
A coastal 10 km trail at Perranporth with over 1000 feet of ascent, limited to 300 runners and part of the Cornwall Multi Terrain Running Series.
A charity 5 km fun run and 2 km kids run on Weymouth Beach on 20 December 2026 supporting The Will Mackaness Trust youth projects.
A short fell race at Orrest Head in Windermere on 20 Dec 2026: 1.6 km with 130 m climb, on-day entry by suggested £5 donation, minimum age 16.
An evening head-torch run at St Ives Estate offering 5 km or 10 km routes to raise funds for Sue Ryder, with virtual entry and event medals.