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.
August 2026
The Stopsley Trail Race on Sunday 9 August 2026 offers 5K, 5 miles and 10 miles on scenic undulating trails along the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire border. Entries include chip timing, bespoke medals, free photos and participant goodies.
Choose your distance at this flexible event at Grafham Water. Run as many 5.3 km laps as you like on a flat course within a six hour window to earn a unique board game inspired medal.
A multi-terrain running festival on 09 August 2026 with a half marathon, 10k, 5k and junior 1k following the River Deveron from Turriff to Banff.
Charity trail run in Cold Norton on 9 August 2026 raising funds for Farleigh Hospice, with 10 km and 13.1 mile routes over grass, tracks and paths.
Club fell race in Trawden on 9 August 2026 with a £7 entry fee, listed as part of the club's Points Race series.
A six hour timed circuit event on farm fields at Thonock Lane Farm in Gainsborough. Runners complete 2.5 km laps with on-course drink and food stations and receive a themed medal and goody bag.
Forestburn is a short fell race near Rothbury on 9 August 2026. The course is about 5.6 km with 150 m of climb and is held at the Gate Pub as part of the Simonside Country Fair.
Free Backyard Ultra at All Work Training in Ruislip: 5 km each hour for six hours; sign up is now closed.
A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with forest facts and practical trail running tips. Runs are led at a conversational pace and groups are matched by ability to help participants enjoy the woodland routes.
A butterfly themed event at Shipley Country Park on 9 August featuring the Purple Emperor and a commemorative medal priced at £41.50.
A guided 15 mile trail run from Cuckmere Haven to Beachy Head organised by Trail-Run Explorers, with an entry cost of £15 and location postcode BN25 4AD.
Weekend off-road running around Bowhill Estate with 5K, 10K, 25K and 50K options plus camping and prizes.
An informal, untimed 6 mile group run around Croome Park on a single multi terrain lap with refreshments and proceeds to the National Trust.
Club trail race at Jackhouse Reservoir on 11th August 2026 organised by Accrington Road Runners and listed as a club points race with online booking referenced.
Experience over a century of tradition at this historic 5.5 km fell race featuring a demanding 275 meter climb through the scenic High Peak landscape.
Take on the classic Whittle Pike fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 12 Aug 2026, roughly 5.5 miles with 550 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is available for £5, teams welcome and runners must be 16 or over.
Fell race in Keswick covering 7.6 km with 280 m ascent to Latrigg summit, entry on the day for £5.
A mainly trail 5k loop from Peveril Point to Anvil Point Lighthouse along the Jurassic Coast, part of Swanage Lifeboat Week and the Purbeck Trail Series.
A 4.4 km fell race from the Ragleth Inn in Little Stretton with 390 m of ascent, a clockwise course with three control points, on-the-day or pre-entry and junior up and down Callow Hill races; some proceeds go to charity.
Race 5 of Pitsea RC's Crown to Crown series is a measured off road 5K at Westley Heights Country Park on 12 Aug 2026 featuring bridleway trails and onsite safety measures.