Trail Running calendar near Gatesgarth 2026-2027

Head to Drumlanrig Castle for the South Scotland Outdoor Festival, a weekend of gravel and trail rides, road sportives and runs set in rolling hills and ancient woods. Enjoy wellness sessions, live music, adventure films, local food and on..

A BM-category fell race around Accrington with a course of about 10.5 km and 480 m ascent. Registration and parking are at Accrington Cricket Club; entries open 12 January and close 25 June 2026.

Trail races at Chopwell Woods offer 5, 10 and 15 mile routes through mixed woodland. Live chip timing is provided and finishers receive a medal plus a burger and a beer or soft drink, with one controlled dog per runner allowed.

Join the Kirkby Gala Fell Race on Saturday 27 June 2026 in Kirkby in Furness for a lively BOFRA championship counter with races for all ages. The new field to windmill course is about 3.5 miles with a testing climb and great views.

A 50th anniversary fell race in Alston on 27 June 2026, running from Alston Playing Field to Park Fell and back. The course is 6.2 km with 211 m of climb and entry fees support the local mountain rescue team.

Lapped trail event at Burrs Country Park in Bury supporting The Sunnywood Project. Multiple lap distances, on course aid station and parking near The Sunnywood Hub.

The Cringle Hill Fell Race will take place in Isle of Man on Saturday 27 June 2026.

Join the Eldwick Gala fell race in the South West Pennines, a scenic but testing 3 mile course with 168 m climb and short junior races. Limited to 200 runners, this community event blends tough trails and festival fun.

A 13K FRA Category AM fell race in the Lake District with 825 m ascent, using the enforced classic route and three checkpoints. Navigation skills, an OS map and the FRA mandatory kit are required; GPS is not permitted.

Gategill Fell Race on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District is a short steep 3.6 km climb that tests hill running and grit. On the day entries only, wear grippy shoes and enjoy refreshments as proceeds support the local community.

A lively 4 mile fell race around Cragg Vale in the South Pennines, testing you with 244 m of climb across scenic moorland. On the day entry and team prizes, registration at Cragg Church and post race beer add a fun finish.

Join the Whernside fell race in the Yorkshire Dales on Wed 1 Jul 2026 for a thrilling 10.5 km run with 468 m of ascent and spectacular Ribblehead scenery. Perfect for experienced fell runners looking for a bold midweek challenge.

Beat The Bounds in Patterdale on 4 July 2026 traces the historic parish boundary with options from a 28 mile endurance route to a family downhill walk. Enjoy stunning Lake District scenery while supporting the local school and church.

A circular trail race of about 31.7 km around Muker with almost 3,000 ft of ascent, reaching Tan Hill Inn and returning via the Pennine Way. The course is fully marked and supported with aid stations, GPX downloads and marshals on route.

A roughly 15.5 to 16 km loop from Muker via Swinner Gill, with marked upland trails, mandatory kit checks and fully stocked aid stations offering vegan and gluten free options. Entrants must be 16 or older and the field is limited to 100 ru..

Take on the Darren Holloway Memorial Race Buttermere Horseshoe on Sat 4 Jul 2026 in the Lake District. This tough 35.5 km mountain course with 2515 m of climb rewards strong trail skills and spectacular fell scenery.

Take on the Fellrunner at Heptonstall Festival, a scenic 9.5 km fell race with about 500 m of climb in the South West Pennines. Finish to live music, food stalls and a free pint; entry on the day £7.

Explore the Lake District in the Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon, a two day mountain navigation event for teams of two. Pick from varied courses, camp overnight and test map and compass skills on rugged terrain.

Run from Honister Slate Mine through about 1 km of mine tunnels wearing a helmet and headtorch, then climb to Fleetwith Pike and Grey Knotts. A short but fierce 6 km with 1500 m of ascent and spectacular Borrowdale scenery.

A 37 mile mountain trail along the Pennine Way covering waterfalls, High Cup Nick and Crossfell with four checkpoints, support at Alston YHA and a capped field of 75 entrants. Entry fee includes coach transport to the start.