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.
April 2027
Traverse the mountains and forests of the Brecon Beacons National Park with 10, 20, or 40 mile trail options. Enjoy a fully marked course and well stocked checkpoints in this canicross friendly mountain challenge.
A guided 42.2 km trail run through the Chiltern Hills with qualified Run Leaders, checkpoints, mandatory trail shoes and a wooden finisher's medal.
Ladies only 13.1 mile out and back trail near Sutton Scarsdale with 200 m ascent, a turnaround aid station, marshal and medic cover, and post race cake and hot drinks.
Flat canal side out and back runs from Granary Wharf along the Leeds Liverpool Canal, offered in 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances. Routes are traffic free, marshalled, with regular feed stations and finisher medals.
Six hour looped running challenge in Sherwood Pines on Sunday, part of a weekend with the Saturday loop run in reverse; finishers receive a bespoke medal.
A women-only running event in Exmouth on 18 April 2027 marking Kathrine Switzer’s 60th anniversary, offering a marathon, half marathon and 10K on mostly off-road routes through East Devon Way, Otter Valley and the coast.
A scenic 10 km trail race in the Nene Valley, starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe with a fully marked circular route and on-course aid station.
Ibstone Circle on 18 April 2027 offers multi-terrain 5 km and 10 km routes through Wormsley Estate plus a Run in Colour for children aged 4 to 11. Fees vary by age and affiliation.
A community charity relay at Haverthwaite Station near Ulverston with mixed teams formed on the day and an entry fee of £3 per person. Parking is at the station and a free train service is provided for runners and spectators.
Trail races at Elvaston Castle Country Park offering 10.4K, 14.5K and half marathon courses through woodland, parkland and riverside trails with full route marking.
Trail event at Thoresby Park on 18 April 2027 offering distances from 2km to marathon, canicross options, live chip timing, and on-site parking.
A 10 km multi terrain route from Selworthy Beacon down technical trails finishing on Minehead Beach with views over the Bristol Channel and Exmoor National Park.
A multi-distance canal and riverside ultraseries based at Streatley-on-Thames, featuring TR250, TR150 and TR100 with GPS tracking, checkpoint support and required navigation using provided GPX files and maps.
Beyond Newcastle runs from the Quayside in Newcastle offering fully supported 55 km and 25 km trail routes that follow the Tyne and Derwent rivers with marshals, feed stations and live chip timing. Finishers receive a medal and merchandise.
Canicross in Dodd Wood with fully marked 8K and 5K forest courses, chip timed and offering lake views as part of the Lakeland Paws finale weekend.
A last-person-standing Backyard Ultra at the Medieval Village, Cosmeston Lakes: runners repeat a fixed 6706 m loop each hour until one athlete completes one more loop than anyone else. Camping and on-site facilities are provided.
Inflatable obstacle course event in St Albans on 24 April 2027 with 2.5 km laps and distance options from 2.5 km to 15 km, family friendly rules and on site facilities.
A 13 mile offroad trail race on the Malvern Hills on 24 April 2027, with mapped routes, three aid stations and race HQ at Elim Arts Centre.
Coastal ultra routes from Prestatyn to Bangor with 50 km (54.8 km) or 100 km options, aid stations, tracking, chip timing and mandatory kit checks.
Three coastal trail races on the Vale of Glamorgan coast on 24 April 2027, including a 32.5 mile ultra, 18.5 mile trail and 10 mile route. The course follows the Wales Coast Path and finishes at Ogmore-by-Sea Village Hall.