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.
May 2027
A point to point 100 mile trail race along the Thames from Richmond to Oxford on 1 May 2027 with a 30 hour limit and multiple aid stations.
An official Backyard Ultra at Blaise Castle Estate on 1 May 2027 where runners complete a 6.7056 km loop each hour until one runner remains. The woodland loop is hilly and technical, head torches are mandatory at night and minimum age is 20 years.
Three towns host races across a Bank Holiday weekend in 2027, with combined results forming the Mid Sussex Marathon. Distances include 10 mile, 10k, a chip timed mile and a family fun run, plus virtual and combo marathon options.
Trail races from 5 km to 56 km around Exmoor National Park with steep climbs, coastal views, technical terrain and marked outposts for fuel and hydration.
A 33 mile trail race following much of the Chesterfield Round Walk through moorland, woodland, reservoirs and farmland. Route notes and GPX files are provided and checkpoints offer water with food at selected points.
A guided 30 mile trail run from West Hanger, Guildford, combining North Downs Way and Greensand Way with on-route coaching and group pacing.
A Castleton trail race in the Trails For Good series, featuring local food and drink at the finish and supporting Peak District nature and trail repair projects.
Annual coastal races on Tiree offering a 10 km and a half marathon with a beach start, evening prizegiving and a linked Tri-island challenge.
A 50 miles trail around Telford visiting Ironbridge and the Wrekin, with four checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 9PM cut off.
Three Forts Challenge is a Sussex trail running event across the South Downs from Lancing Manor Leisure Centre. It offers a full marathon, half marathon and a 5 mile run, and directs event profits to Ferring Country Centre and local charities.
A 9.6 km fell race near Accrington on 2 May 2027 with 338 m of climb. It is a Category BS event with UK Athletics insurance, open to entrants aged 18 and over with pre entry and on the day options.
A one-day trail event in Ilmington offering six distances from 10K to 100KM plus a new two person 100KM relay, with feed stations, baggage support, GPX maps and trackers on the longer routes.
A 4 km multi terrain relay at Culden Faw Estate, Henley on Thames with solo, pairs and team formats plus a race village and on site camping.
A four leg stage trail relay along the Roach Valley Way covering 23 miles in total. Teams of four navigate by maps and way markers while proceeds support Havens Hospices.
A muddy 5k obstacle course at The Knavesmire in York featuring climbs, crawls and slides. Waves start every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older. On-site parking, refreshments and a minimum fundraising target are part of the event.
Half marathon and 10K through Whinlatter Forest on 2 May 2027, with live chip timing, Canicross friendly entries and scenic views across Keswick and Skiddaw.
A guided 12.5 mile trail run around Box Hill that gains about 1000 metres of elevation across woodland, heathland and open fields. Group pace with technical climbs and scrambling and a chance of an alcohol free beer at the finish.
A trail race following the Windsor Hill railway path through woods, tunnels and viaducts, finishing in Shepton Mallet. Routes and walking options are provided, with a lunchtime boxty feast in the market place.
A 10 hours 10 laps endurance event at Denbies Wine Estate with roughly 3, 4 or 5 mile loops and graded finishers awarded a medal and coloured shirt.
A measured 15 mile trail on Balmoral Estate with river and forest sections, 120 metres ascent, two water stations and a finisher's medal on 2 May 2027.