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Trail Running

Verified events, source-backed guides and independently selected gear for Trail Running.

Events

Perranporth, United Kingdom

Arc of Attrition by UTMB

Arc of Attrition by UTMB takes place in Cornwall from 22 to 24 January 2027. At the official source check on 18 October 2026, Arc 100K was full; registrations for Arc 100M, 50K and 20K were open. Check the official registration platform for current availability and entry requirements.

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Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, France

RaidLight WinterTrail 2027

RaidLight WinterTrail: 30–31 January 2027 in Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse. The organizer announced registration opening on 6 October 2026 through Njuko. New for 2027: L'Hermine, 14 km with 550 metres of ascent. Remaining places are not independently confirmed.

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Han-sur-Lesse, Belgium

Trail des Grottes 2027

Trail des Grottes on 8 May 2027 in Han-sur-Lesse. Five distances from 8.5 to 44.8 km. The organizer links to Miles Republic for the 2027 edition. Registration was scheduled for 10 October 2026 at 12:00; current opening and remaining places have not been independently confirmed.

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Llanberis, United Kingdom

Eryri by UTMB 2027

Eryri by UTMB (formerly Ultra-Trail Snowdonia): 14–16 May 2027 in North Wales, with Llanberis and Caernarfon starts. General registration opened on 7 October 2026 at 10:00, after UTMB Index priority access. The 100M requires a valid 100K or 100M UTMB Index. Remaining places, exact distances and the final registration deadline are unconfirmed.

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Zegama, Spain

Zegama-Aizkorri 2027

Zegama-Aizkorri marathon and Junior Trail: 6 June 2027. Marathon pre-registration: 11–22 January, with 225 lottery places. Vertical Kilometer: 4 June, with separate pre-registration. Entries are not yet open; draw on 12 February.

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Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Zugspitz Ultra Trail by UTMB

Zugspitz Ultra Trail by UTMB: 17–20 June 2027 according to the event header, Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The organizer confirms lottery results are now live in My UTMB. Selected runners complete registration and payment from 14 to 19 October 2026. Public entry is not confirmed open. Introductory race-date text also says 17–19 June; conflicting source dates and old closing-year text remain unresolved.

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Losheim am See, Germany

Losheimer Trailfest 2027

Losheimer Trailfest takes place on 26–27 June 2027 in Losheim am See, Germany, with announced trail distances from 14 to 100 km. The organizer announced registration from 11 October 2026 at 19:00, without a lottery. Its linked race result page identifies the correct 2027 edition; remaining capacity and checkout are not independently confirmed.

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Corte, France

Restonica Trail by UTMB

Restonica Trail by UTMB: 6–10 July 2027 in Corte, Corsica. Registration is opening soon. Race days differ: PM 52 km on 7 July, UTC 110 km on 8 July, GT 17 km on 9 July, RT 69 km and TT 33 km on 10 July. The detailed agenda still describes 2026; do not use its start times for 2027.

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Val d’Aran, Spain

HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB

HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB takes place in Spain’s Pyrenees from 7 to 11 July 2027. At the official source check on 18 October 2026, TDL, PDA and EXP were full; VDA, CDH, SKY Promesas and Vielha 10K were open. SKY status is uncertain: the event overview says full, while its race page still displays a registration button. Confirm SKY availability with the organiser.

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Discover

What counts as trail running? Terrain matters more than one fixed distance

A source-backed explanation of trail running as an off-road discipline across natural terrain, with distances and elevation varying widely by event.

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Mandatory trail gear is event-specific and can change with the weather

UTMB Mont-Blanc's 2026 rules show why mandatory trail equipment is an event-specific safety requirement, not a universal packing list.

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How to choose trail running shoes for your terrain

Compare trail shoes around the routes you actually run. A practical checklist for terrain, fit, comfort and deciding whether an upgrade is useful.

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Buying guides

Choose trail shoes by terrain and fit

Compare grip, protection and comfort for the surfaces you actually run, without a universal winner list.

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Gear

Wrightsock Coolmesh II Crew
Wrightsock · Walking socks

Coolmesh II Crew

Light, thin double-layer crew socks for walks and warmer training days when you want less bulk inside your footwear.

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Wrightsock Merino Coolmesh II Crew
Wrightsock · Walking socks

Merino Coolmesh II Crew

A medium-thickness merino double-layer option for walking days and hut-to-hut packing when a little more sock volume suits your boots.

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Herzog Medical PRO Compression Socks Black
Herzog Medical · Compression socks

PRO Compression Socks Black

Full-length compression socks for runners comparing a measured fit with a foot section, rather than a footless calf sleeve.

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Herzog Medical PRO Compression Tubes Black
Herzog Medical · Compression sleeves

PRO Compression Tubes Black

Footless calf compression tubes for active sessions when you want to choose your socks separately.

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Suunto Vertical 2 All Black
Suunto · Outdoor GPS watches

Vertical 2 All Black

An outdoor-focused GPS watch to compare for hut-to-hut hiking: offline mapping, physical buttons and an integrated light in one wrist-mounted tool.

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Suunto Race S All Black
Suunto · Multisport watches

Race S All Black

A smaller AMOLED multisport watch with offline maps for training and walkers who prefer a more compact wrist fit.

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Suunto Wing 2 Black
Suunto · Sport headphones

Wing 2 Black

Open-ear bone-conduction sport headphones for music on runs and training sessions, with a separate powerbank for charging away from home.

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Salomon S/LAB Genesis 2
Salomon · Trail shoes

S/LAB Genesis 2

Protective ultra-trail option with a broad platform and 4.5 mm lugs for mixed technical terrain.

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On Cloudultra 3
On · Trail shoes

Cloudultra 3

Maximum-cushion ultra-distance option built for long technical terrain with a stability-focused platform.

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ASICS TRABUCO MAX 5
ASICS · Trail shoes

TRABUCO MAX 5

Maximum-cushion trail option for athletes prioritising comfort and grip over a minimal, low-profile ride.

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HOKA Challenger 8
HOKA · Trail shoes

Challenger 8

Mixed road-and-trail option for runners whose route combines paved stretches, gravel and smoother paths.

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