Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in United Kingdom for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 2356 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.
January 2027
A New Year race at Hill Barn, Worthing with a 5 miles senior course over chalky hills and a 1 mile junior grass course, organised by Worthing Gazelles.
A winter fell run from Pen-y-Pass Youth Hostel, about 8 km with 181 m ascent, plus a separate junior short course for over 12s.
Trail half and full marathon in Otley on 2 Jan 2027 following the Green Gateways route, with tracked marathon entries, checkpoints and a 200-runner limit.
Guided morning 10 km trail run through Chilterns hills and woodlands with Run Leaders, bag drop, cafe facilities and a cani cross option.
A January running event at Loch Morlich on 3 January 2027 offering 5K, 10K and under 16s entries along Glenmore Forest and the loch shore, with chip timing, medals, awards and event photos.
Junior trail race in Brampton, Cumbria on 3 January 2027 for 9 to 15 year olds, 2.9 kilometres on an undulating trail with medals, photos and age category prizes.
An annual New Year five mile cross country in Penshurst village over rolling hills and woodland trails. Open to ages 10 and above with entry fees supporting Hospice in the Weald and awards across junior, local and canicross categories.
A 5 km park event at Bellahouston Park on 3 Jan 2027, part of a six park series, free entry with a required community donation and limited places.
Trail event at Grizedale Forest with fully marked, chip timed 10K and 6K routes, dog friendly and no cut offs.
Trail runs of 5 and 10 miles at Gibside National Trust with live chip timing, canicross welcome, free parking and finishers' medal plus refreshment.
A timed uphill time trial from YHA Borrowdale to the Castle Crag war memorial on Sun 3 Jan 2027. The short 2.5 km course gains 200 m, offers pre-entry and entry on the day, live results, and refreshments for all.
Lap-based medal run in St Neots offering distances from 5 km to ultra, a one hour flexible start window and a six hour time limit.
A 10.5 mile marked trail run at Beachy Head on January 3, 2027 with a post-race lucky dip that assigns extra virtual mileage to complete by March 20.
A long-running off-road and road race on Epsom Downs offering 10 mile and 10k options while raising funds for local charities.
Kickstart the New Year with a relaxed 5 km loop at Lee on the Solent Beach featuring spot prizes and food bank donations.
A narrative trail marathon around Danbury with 95% off-road terrain, three checkpoints, finishers' medal and hot food, based at East Hanningfield Village Hall.
A 25 mile event on 3 January 2027 around Stansted Mountfichet with a punctured figure of eight route crossing the River Stort and staffed checkpoints.
A riverside 3.28 miles out-and-back event at Wraysbury offering distances from 5K to ultra and a six hour challenge, licensed by TRA and run under UKA rules.
A beach trail race of just over 5.5 miles on Holkham Beach with sandy terrain, a shallow water crossing, and mementos for all finishers.