Trail running races in the United Kingdom
Find trail running races in the United Kingdom. Compare 617 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include half marathons, 10K races, 5K races, marathons, 50K races and ultramarathons.
Events to explore include Petzl Night Runner Salcey Forest, The Maverick Dark Castle Trail 2026 — Friday and Culbin Forest 8 Hour Challenge.
Narrow your search to England, Scotland and Wales, or browse the other locations below.
Compare running races by distance, date and surface, from shorter road events to trail races and ultras.
1,009 listed events · 617 with upcoming dates
Upcoming trail running races
617 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Petzl Night Runner Salcey Forest
ENGHartwell, Northamptonshire
10K running event in Hartwell.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
The Maverick Dark Castle Trail 2026 — Friday
ENGWareham, Dorset
The Maverick Dark Castle Trail 2026 — Friday — 5K, 11K, 15K at Corfe Castle.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Culbin Forest 8 Hour Challenge
SCOKintessack, Scotland
Culbin Forest 8 Hour Challenge — Culbin Forest, Kintessack. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Dark Dart Dash
ENGDevon, South of England
Dark Dart Dash — Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon. Listed on runABC (South of England).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Dark Valley Night Trails
ENGRingwood, Dorset
Half, 10K, 20K, 30K trail running in Ringwood.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Greater Manchester 200
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
A 200-mile route starting at Imperial War Museum North.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
North Chilterns 50
ENGLuton, Midlands
North Chilterns 50 — Putteridge Bury, Luton. Listed on runABC (Midlands).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Thames Path Trail Run — Windsor
ENGWindsor, Berkshire
Thames Path Trail Run Half Marathon — Windsor, Berkshire.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
The Maverick Dark Castle Trail 2026 — Saturday
ENGWareham, Dorset
The Maverick Dark Castle Trail 2026 — Saturday — 5K, 11K, 15K at Corfe Castle.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Budleigh Blister
ENGBudleigh Salterton, Devon
10mi trail running in Budleigh Salterton.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Delamere Forest 10K, 21K and 42K
ENGNorthwich, Cheshire
Delamere Forest 10K, 21K and 42K — Northwich, Cheshire.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Gavin Duffy Memorial 5K
ENGBillingham
Trail running event in Billingham. Programme and contact checked on 12 October 2026.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill 5K 2026
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill 5K 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill, Edinburgh.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Runningmonk Midway Trail
ENGBishop's Castle, Shropshire
9mi trail running in Bishop's Castle.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Sherwood Christmas 10K & 5K 2026
ENGEdwinstowe, Nottinghamshire
Sherwood Christmas 10K & 5K 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
DirtRun In The Dark Race 2
ENGWorcestershire, Midlands
DirtRun In The Dark Race 2 — Wyre Forest Visitor Centre, Bewdley, Worcestershire. Listed on runABC (Midlands).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Star Backyard Peaslake
ENGSurrey, South of England
Star Backyard Peaslake — Peaslake Community Hall, Peaslake, Surrey. Listed on runABC (South of England).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Phoenix Manchester The Bee's Knees Run
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Half trail running in Manchester.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Running Tribe Races
ENGChalfont St Peter, South of England
Running Tribe Races — Chalfont St Peter Cricket Club, Chalfont St Peter. Listed on runABC (South of England).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Sussex Downs Trail Run
ENGLewes, East Sussex
Sussex Downs Trail Half Marathon — Plumpton, Lewes.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
The Maverick Suffolk Gravel 2026
ENGWoodbridge, Suffolk
The Maverick Suffolk Gravel 2026 — 9K, 16K, 23K at Wantisden Hall and the Suffolk Coast and Heaths.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Cluny Castle Running Festival
SCOInverurie, Scotland
Cluny Castle Running Festival — Cluny Castle, Inverurie. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Dalby Forest Winter Trail Runs
ENGPickering, North Yorkshire
Dalby Forest Winter Trail Runs — Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Mapledurham 10 & Half
ENGReading, Berkshire
Half, 10mi, 10K trail running in Reading.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
RTT Afan Forest Trail 10K & 5K
WALPort Talbot, Wales
RTT Afan Forest Trail 10K & 5K — Bryn Bettws Lodge, Port Talbot. Listed on runABC (South of England).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Serpent Trail Ultra Run
ENGSurrey, South of England
Serpent Trail Ultra Run — Haslemere, Surrey. Listed on runABC (South of England).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
The One In The Park Richmond
ENGRichmond Park, South of England
The One In The Park Richmond — Sheen Gate, Richmond Park. Listed on runABC (South of England).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Cockbain The Hill & Everest Challenge
ENGThe Wrekin, Shropshire
Repeated ascents of the Wrekin with two fixed-distance challenges.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Bournemouth Coastal Ten
ENGBournemouth, South of England
Bournemouth Coastal Ten — Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth. Listed on runABC (South of England).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Box Hill Vertical KM
ENGDorking, Surrey
Box Hill Vertical KM — Box Hill, Dorking. Listed on runABC (South of England).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
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