Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in United Kingdom for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 2175 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 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare offering distances from 5 km to ultra, themed medals, a bobble hat and on-course aid stations.
A chip timed, multi terrain 7 mile pre Christmas run in Loftus with festive costumes, prizes, a finisher T shirt and a brass band atmosphere.
An evening head-torch run at St Ives Estate offering 5 km or 10 km routes to raise funds for Sue Ryder, with virtual entry and event medals.
A lakeside Christmas event in Milton Keynes offering marathon and half marathon options with 7½ and 3½ clockwise laps of Caldecotte Lake. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event is held under 100 Marathon Club rules.
A 10 km trail run and canicross at Renegade Brewery on the Yattendon Estate. The course is mostly off road with one water refill station and finishers receive a medal, a pint cup with a free drink and a mince pie.
A 7 hour Time Challenge along the River Thames in Staines offering distances from 3 km up to 50 km, medal and goody bag, plus an optional Christmas dinner at The Last Hop.
A 7.8 km fell race on Boxing Day around Totley Moor and Blacka Moor, raising funds for S6 foodbank and Edale Mountain Rescue.
A traditional Boxing Day fell event near Minsterley, Shropshire, with a 4.8 km course and 244 m of climb on a partially marked route. Modest entry fees apply and proceeds go to the Severn Hospice; walkers and families are welcome.
Whinberry Naze is a festive fell race in Rawtenstall on Sat 26 Dec 2026 covering 6.4 km with 229 m of ascent. Entry on the day costs £6 and there are prizes for fancy dress.
A traditional 3.5 mile Boxing Day run around Hindhead commons and the Devils Punch Bowl, with Mens, Ladies and a Drinking Run category. All profits support Holy Cross Hospital.
Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race refreshme..
Enjoy a flexible timed event at Grafham Water where you can run any distance from 5km to an ultra marathon. Complete as many laps as you like on a flat course and earn a themed Christmas Gonk medal.
Two mixed-terrain routes of roughly 30 miles and 16 miles along the Mortimer Trail between Ludlow, Aymestrey and Kington.
A short fell race on Moel Famau of about 4 km with roughly 350 m descent, finishing in Cilcain; date to be confirmed.
Final round of the four-event Trifarm Winter series: a mainly off-road 10 km on public footpaths and bridleways at Trifarm in Boreham on 27 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 trail run through High Lodge in Thetford Forest with conversational group pacing, varied woodland terrain and basic parking and kit guidance.
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.