Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in United Kingdom for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 2176 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
Challenge yourself on the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race across the West Pennine Moors, a scenic but tough 10.7 km with 390 m of climb. Entry is on the day only with a small fee, and the race features in the Rossendale midweek series.
A Lake District fell race from the White Horse Inn covering 6.3 km with 882 m of ascent; entry on the day for runners aged 18 and over with a £5 fee and limited parking at the pub.
Join the Crook Peak Cake Race in Axbridge on Wed 19 Aug 2026 for a spirited 3 mile fell challenge across stunning Somerset hills, finishing with cake and community cheer. On the day entry available for runners aged 14 and up.
An evening fell race on Dartmoor with a 7.5 km senior course, marked junior routes and a 150 runner limit.
Bingley Rock up n' Run is a pop up Summer Series trail event in Bingley offering 5k and 10k routes with on the day entry and post‑race food and a medal.
A NIMRA short distance hill race at Scrabo Country Park on 20 August 2026: 6.35 km over two forested laps with 280 m ascent and a 120-entry limit.
A club organised event on 20 August 2026 at Whitehills Nature Park offering a flat two lap gravel course with chip timing. Senior and junior races run under UK Athletics rules with age categories and listed entry fees.
Part of a three date summer trail series in Sheffield, this free social run at The Botanical Arms is about 5 km off road and finishes at a pub with a free beer.
A 7-hour Time Challenge along the River Thames near Staines with flexible starts and distances from 3 km to 50 km. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and offers medals, distance pins and a goody bag.
An evening trail race of 10 km on the original anti-clockwise course, with a GPX route, event T-shirt, timed finish and post-race coffee and cake.
A seven hour timed event on 21 August 2026 at Wraysbury with lap based distances from 3 km up to 50 km, themed medals, goody bags and aid stations.
A very short but steep mountain race on Tryfan near Bethesda, with exposed rocky terrain and expert navigation required. Minimum age over 18 and a £1 entry fee supports Ogwen Mountain Rescue.
A fundraising family 5K colour run at Stowmarket Town FC with multi-terrain routes, colour zones and a BBQ finish, raising funds for the club youth section.
Trail event in Edale offering ultra, marathon, half and 10 mile courses across rugged Peak District terrain with GPX navigation and remote checkpoints.
Two ultra distances on the Community Forest Path around Bristol with self navigation, four checkpoints, bespoke finisher medals and optional race shirts from 2026.
An inflatable obstacle course in Newcastle on 22 August 2026 with looped 2.5 km laps and distance options, music zones, on-course hydration and family-friendly facilities.
Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on 22 August 2026, run on marked trail paths with marshals and an event village. GPX files are available for both courses.
A traditional AM fell race established in 2025, the Hartsop Hop covers 19.5 km with 1,370 m of ascent from the sheep pens above Hartsop. The route includes five checkpoints, steep descents, and route choices across high cols.
A challenging fell race in Northumberland's beautiful countryside. The 5.8km route features 300m of climb and is part of the regional championship. Entry is available on the day.