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.
January 2027
A six-hour self-paced lap event at Ryton Pools Country Park with a 3.3 mile runnable loop, canicross and rucking options, tiered entry fees and a charitable donation to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity.
A last person standing backyard ultra on a 4.2 mile loop near Alfriston, with token checks, aid station support and a focus on sustainable event practices.
A January coastal ultra weekend in Perranporth, Cornwall offering 20 km to 100 mile races along the South West Coast Path.
A timed Friday "rock up and run" event at Walton on Thames on a flat riverside towpath with options from 5 km to ultra and a finishers' medal for every entry.
Two races from Kirkstall Bridge Inn: a ~16 km canal and riverside trail including Calverley Cutting, and a flat 10 km out and back canal run.
Coastal trail runs in Beesands on 23 Jan 2027 offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra over severe grass and rock terrain.
A lap based lakeside trail event at Bawsey Country Park offering distances from 5k to ultra with aid stations each lap and a mostly off road route.
A 5 mile night trail race in Dalby Forest on mostly unused single track paths, with a 16 plus age limit and a £19 entry fee.
Pagan Trails near Chagford offers a midwinter marathon (over 28 miles) and half marathon across wintry Dartmoor with significant ascent and outdoor aid stations.
A weekend of running on the traffic free Tissington Trail near Ashbourne, offering a half marathon and a 10k with a gentle uphill outbound and slight downhill return, route maps and GPX files available, medals and free photos included.
Winter canal races in Saltaire offering distances from 10K to marathon on a largely flat, fully marshalled out-and-back towpath.
The Holly Challenge on 23 January 2027 offers 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon on the lanes of Lightmoor Nature Reserve near Telford. Entries are limited to 50 places and all finishers receive a medal.
A winter mountain race around Yr Wyddfa, 43.5 km with 2327 m ascent, multiple route options, mandatory winter kit and checkpoints with cut off times.
An out and back trail half marathon in Sutton Scarsdale through Sutton Spring Wood and the Five Pits Trail, with an aid station, medal and campfire refreshments.
A themed seven hour Time Challenge along the River Thames offering flexible distances from 3 km to ultras, Rocky Horror medals, aid stations and vegan goody bag options.
A winter 50K trail from Goathland that passes two waterfalls, ancient woodland, castle ruins and coastal views across the North York Moors.
Night time runs at Cowdray Park with 3 km kids, 5 km and 10 km options including dog friendly races; head torches required.
A 13.1 km fell race on Box Hill with 575 m of climb, held from the Stepping Stones pub in West Humble; pre-entry required and team competitions included.
A four-race seasonal trail series at Cowdray Estate offering 3km kids, 5km, 10km and 10 mile courses, series prizes, linking medals and CaniRun options.
Masters cross country for athletes aged 35 and over at Wimbledon Common on 23 January 2027. A 7.5 km race with an entry limit of 150 and medals by age group.