2027 World Mountain Running and Trail Championships – The Advanced Notice for the 2027 event can be found 2026 Selection Policies | UK Athletics
6-10 October 2027, Cape Town, S. Africa
Events (distances and climb):
- Long Trail Race: Distance: 84.5km, Elevation: 4355m
- Short Trail Race: Distance: 40.5km, Elevation: 2089m
- Uphill Only Race: Distance: 6.6km, Elevation: 962m
- Classic Up-and-Down Race: Distance: 14.3km, Elevation: 737m
- U20 Classic Up-and-Down Race: Distance: 7.1km, Elevation: 372m
The above details were confirmed by the Local Organising Committee in June 2026, they may be amended.
NB U20’s born 2008 – 20011 inclusive
Selection Races:
Short Trail Race: Scafell Sky Race, Central Lake District, Saturday 5 June 2027
38km, +2800m / -2800m
Event webpage: Rab Scafell Sky Ultra | 38km, 2800m Ascent | Lake District Sky Trails
Entries & details: Scafell Sky Race 2027
Please contact kim@kimcollison.co.uk if you are planning to enter the trial.
Long Trail Race: Scafell Sky Ultra, Central Lake District, Saturday 5 June 2027
63km, +4300m / -4300m
Event website: Scafell Sky Ultra | 60km, 4400m Ascent | Lake District Sky Trails
Entries & details: Scafell Sky Ultra 2027
Please contact kim@kimcollison.co.uk if you if you are planning to enter the trial.
Senior Uphill Only Races: Scotland, venue tbc, Friday 13 August 2027
Details of the trial will be published here when they become available
Entries will be available on Events List in 2027
Junior & Senior Up-and-Down Races: Scotland, venue tbc, Sunday 15 August 2027
Details of the trial will be published here when they become available
Entries will be available on Events List in 2027
Results for World Mountain Running and Trail Championships can be found at
World Mountain Running Championships – Main Page – Results – WMRA