Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in United Kingdom for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 2177 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.
September 2026
Trail race in the Doone Valley, Exmoor covering 16 km (10 miles) with hilly terrain, chip timing, a finishers' medal and a 250 runner limit.
A single loop 10K trail run at Woodbury Common on natural trails with climbs and stream crossings. All finishers receive medals and top male and female finishers receive prizes including a donated sports massage.
Functional fitness race at Exeter Arena on 20 September 2026 featuring ten Xercises and 10x400m or 10x800m running formats with solo, doubles, and relay entries.
Peak Raid Mountain Marathon on Sun 20 Sep 2026 is a three hour score event in the Dark Peak, Peak District. Competitors run solo or in pairs; pre-entry only, minimum age 14 with under 18s accompanied by an adult over 21.
Trail running at Fyvie Castle with a chip timed 5 km plus 800 m and 1600 m fun runs, medals, age specific prizes and on site refreshments.
A 26.2 miles loop marathon in the Cairngorms National Park on 20 September 2026, mostly on trail with varied terrain around Kingussie. Entry includes a finisher's medal, T-shirt and post-race food; fee £89.99 and places limited.
An approximately eight mile multi terrain race around Crooklets and Maer Down in Bude featuring coastal and countryside trails, water stations, and a charity donation to Bude Surf Life Saving Club. Fancy dress is encouraged.
Trail running event in Bere Regis, Dorset offering 5 km and 10 km trail routes, organised by the Bere Regis Scout Group and linked to the Purbeck Trail Series.
Trail runs at Locomotion in Eaglescliffe on 20 September 2026 offering 5 mile and 10 mile courses partly along the original railway with proceeds supporting charity.
A 10 km trail race along the Marriott's Way from Aylsham to Reepham, mainly off road with countryside views. Five start waves run at ten minute intervals; entrants receive a bespoke medal and vest and support services include bag drop and shuttle bus..
Charity trail run and walk in Ingram Valley on 20 September 2026, featuring an approximately 9 km circular course to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease.
A Peak District fell race based at Hathersage Primary School featuring a 9.9 km course with 355 m of ascent. Pre-entry and limited on-the-day entry are offered, and a separate junior fun run is organised by the school PTA.
Tom's Cairn Trail Races is a community organised fundraiser in Finzean on 20 September 2026 featuring trail races across estate woods and the cairn. The event includes local refreshments, a piper and live music.
A classic off road hill race on Bennachie covering about 8.2 miles with 1600 ft of ascent, passing several famous tops. The 36th running on 20 September 2026 is chip timed, limited to 160 places and organised by Garioch Roadrunners.
Charity 5K and 10K through woodland trails around Maggies Pond at Maggie's Forth Valley in Larbert, with fundraising pages and a suggested £100 sponsorship target.
The Porthkerry 5MT is a five mile mixed terrain race in Porthkerry Country Park, offering coastal views and diverse surfaces. The 2026 edition marks the race's 20th anniversary and includes the South Wales Regional Trail Championship.
A timed lap event in Crystal Palace Park where runners complete 2.65 km laps within a seven hour limit, choosing distances from 5 km to ultra. The off road course mixes tarmac and gravel and all participants receive a bespoke finishers medal.
A guided, slow-paced run around Burrator Reservoir of about 11 to 12 miles across paths, trails and open moorland, gaining over 2000 ft and offering reservoir views, photo opportunities and notes on local Dartmoor history.
A guided 10k run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest that combines trail running with local forest facts and practical tips. It is led at a conversational pace in ability groups, with mostly flat terrain and a couple of small hills.
Timed fell run to the highest point in the South Downs at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, with junior and senior races across multiple off road distances.