Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in United Kingdom for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 2172 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
A night-time trail 10 km at Coombe Abbey requiring a headtorch, with varied underfoot conditions, Petzl demo kit likely, tiered entry fees and an effective two hour cut-off.
October 2026
A waymarked 100 miles circumnavigation of Dartmoor across varied moorland, woodland and riverside trails with six indoor checkpoints and GPS tracking. A 51 miles Granite 50 option follows the eastern section with three checkpoints.
Two fully tracked trail ultras in October 2026: a 104-mile course from Dufton and a 50-mile course from Croft-on-Tees, both finishing in Skinningrove with checkpoints and set cut-offs.
A three day coastal challenge from near Padstow to Lands End covering up to 78.6 miles with GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints, daily transport from event HQ and on course medical support.
A seven hour Time Challenge along the River Thames where runners choose distances from 3 km to 50 km, with medals, distance pins and a goody bag.
A Backyard Ultra in Cumbria with a 6.706 km loop every hour, runnable trails and Lake District views, with camping and self supported aid on site.
A timed track event in Walton on Thames on 2 October 2026 offering 6, 12 and 24 hour formats with chip timing, 400 m laps and distance options from 5 km up to 100 mile equivalents. The track is limited to 100 runners at once.
A single-loop 100 mile trail from Plumpton Racecourse in the South Downs National Park, featuring over 12,000 ft of elevation, 12 aid stations, a 34 hour cutoff and free onsite camping. The race forms part of the South Downs Triple Crown.
Repeat a 9 mile mixed-terrain loop at The Nature Centre, completing as many laps as possible within an eight hour limit.
Guided 30 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill, Guildford covering Box Hill and North Downs Way sections with group pacing and coach support.
A 50 mile trail race across eastern Dartmoor with over 2000 metres of ascent, multiple checkpoints, GPS support and a 15 hour time allowance, starting in Scorriton and finishing in Okehampton.
A 50 km Epping Forest event in London on 03 October 2026, listed as part of Camino Ultra’s 2026 events.
London EcoTrail 25 km is a trail running event in Bell Common, Epping on 03 Oct 2026. It is organised by London based ultramarathon event company Camino Ultra as part of their 2026 events.
A four leg fell running relay in the Lake District near Patterdale, raced by teams of eight with navigation required and limited entry via pre selection.
A 50 km night loop in the South Downs from Plumpton Racecourse with reflective route marking, four aid stations, GPS tracking and a 12 hour time limit.
A point to point 50 km ultramarathon from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, following forest trails, the Castleman Trailway and the Bournemouth seafront, with feed stations, GPS route files and a bespoke finisher medal.
A multisport course from Kinlochleven that combines a Loch Leven swim, mountain bike sections and a run to the summit of Ben Nevis over 73 km.
Off-road races around Kielder Water on the weekend of 3 to 4 October 2026, including marathon, half, 10K, gravel duathlon and junior races with on-site services.
An annual waymarked trail around Rotherham offering individual and relay options over 80 km or 50 miles, with varied terrain, GPS maps and checkpoint support. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and run under UK Athletics rules.
Trail running at Queen Elizabeth Country Park with routes from 5 km to 51 km across chalk downs, woodlands and ridgeways and route-specific outposts.