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 looped trail event in Crystal Palace Park where runners complete 2.65 km laps within a 7 hour time limit. Distances range from 5 km to ultra and all participants receive a finishers' medal.
Timed lap based run at Barry Sidings Country Park offering distances from 5 km to ultra on a 5.3 km tarmac lap with a 7 hour limit.
A guided 10 km group trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace on mostly flat woodland trails. Entry £12.50, parking charge £3.
Annual Portsmouth Joggers charity run held between Christmas and New Year, about 10 km with a 5 km walk option; 100% of profits go to Rowans Hospice.
Short steep post Christmas fell race up Wansfell: 3.14 km with 405 m climb, rough terrain and mandatory FRA kit, finishing at Force Cafe.
A roughly 10 km all terrain cross-country run across Rauceby Estate on Sunday 27 December 2026, limited to 300 participants with a minimum age of 17.
A 7.5 km trail loop around Westfield with over 80% off-road surfaces, a marked and marshalled course, hall facilities and a 60-runner entry limit.
A 10 mile cross country race in Hainault Forest over three laps on tracks and grassland, with on-the-day entries, a two hour cut-off and prizes for men, women and veterans.
A 4.5 mile self navigation trail run in Layer-de-la-Haye on 27 Dec 2026 with £10 entry that includes a Twix and hot drink; festive dress prize and dogs welcome on lead.
A blindfolded navigation challenge in Skipton where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must return on foot; options cover 6, 10 and 15 miles and live GPS tracking is available as an optional safety feature.
A low key multi-lap half and full marathon along the River Thames in Walton on Thames on 28 December 2026. The UKA certified flat towpath course awards medals to all finishers and has limited places.
A multi-terrain 10 km race through Studley parkland and woods in Ripon on 28 December 2026, with limited entries, prize categories and a local charity collection.
A free, untimed community run along the canal between Bridgwater and Taunton with 14 and 7.5 mile options. Registration is required and basic medical cover will be available.
Trail event at Butlers Lands Farm with water crossings, Roman Walls and fields, offering 10K and 10 Mile options plus finish line mulled wine and mince pies.
A dune and mud trail at Longmoor offering one lap 5 miles or two laps 10 miles with water features, repeated climbs, and a finisher medal.
An 8 mile winter multi terrain race around Oxspring with over 1,200 ft of ascent, mixing cross country, road and fell across fields, lanes and woodland.
Pairs team race of about 8.5 miles around Castlewellan on 28 December 2026 with medals, cash prizes by category and post-race refreshments.
A 7.4 km Category AS fell race at Todmorden on 29 December 2026 with a well marked course, FRA kit required and entries via SiEntries.
A provisional night navigation event near Rosebush covering 16 km with 660 m climb; experience and strict compulsory kit are required.