Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in United Kingdom for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 2099 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
Cross-country races at Palace Demesne, Armagh on 27 September 2026 with youth and senior categories and set entry fees; on-day entry is not permitted.
Enjoy a coastal run along the Hayling Billy Line with a 6 hour time limit to complete your chosen distance at your own pace.
A mixed terrain 10 km race across the grounds of Highclere Castle on 27 September 2026 supporting Thames Valley Air Ambulance and Newbury AC.
Six hour multi lap event at Coombe Abbey Park with 3.3 mile laps, dog friendly canicross, rucking and on site parking, cafe and toilets.
A nighttime 10 km trail at Coombe Abbey Park that requires a head or chest torch and features Petzl demo kit on site.
October 2026
Two fully tracked long-distance trail ultras in northern England offering 50 and 104 mile routes with checkpoint support and GPS tracking.
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 7 hour Time Challenge on a signed riverside loop in Staines offering flexible distances from 3 km up to 50 km, with medals, distance pins, aid stations and goody bags.
A Backyard Ultra in Cumbria in early October 2026 on a runnable 4.167 miles / 6.706 km loop every hour, with camping included and minimal event support.
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 race across the South Downs with 12,000 ft ascent, 12 aid stations, UTMB Index status and free camping at Plumpton Racecourse.
A mixed terrain 9 mile loop in Bridgend where runners complete as many laps as possible within an 8 hour time limit.
Guided 30-mile trail run on the North Downs Way from St Martha's Hill to Box Hill with coach support, group pacing, and nearby transport; entry £55.
A 50 km Epping Forest event in London on 03 October 2026, listed as part of Camino Ultra’s 2026 events.
A 25 km EcoTrail event in Bell Common, Epping on 3 October 2026, listed as part of the 2026 events calendar.
A four leg fell running relay across the Lake District Fells, run by eight person teams with navigation demands and a strict 70 team entry limit each October weekend.
Looped night trail races on the South Downs from Plumpton Racecourse, offering 50k, half marathon and 20 mile options with marked course and staffed aid stations.
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.
Multisport course from Kinlochleven that combines a Loch Leven swim, mountain and gravel bike sections on the West Highland Way, and a run to Ben Nevis and back.
A weekend of off-road races at Kielder Forest Park, featuring a marathon around Kielder Water plus a half marathon, 10K, gravel duathlon and junior races.