Trail Running calendar near Auldgirth 2026-2027

Part of the Aberdour Festival, the Donkey Brae Races feature a timed 7 mile coastal course, a 2 mile village route and a c.1 km fun run, finishing at Silver Sands Park with on-course hydration, medals and prizes.

A short fell race at Steel End Farm, Thirlmere in the Lake District covering 4 km with 400 m of climb. Day entry is available free, minimum age 16, and the race carries FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance.

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

A 215 mile ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath with 12 checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 100 hour cut off. Entry is by application and participants must be at least 20 years old.

A 17 km fell race in the Lake District with 906 m of climb, visiting Grey Friar, The Old Man of Coniston, Dow Crag and White Pike. Entry is limited to 200, minimum age 18, and FRA mandatory kit and map and compass navigation are required.

A trail running event from the University of Stirling into the Ochil Hills, offering five distances from 5 km to 50 km across forest and fell terrain. Outposts supply snacks and self-serve water; dogs are not permitted due to likely high te..

Experience 13 miles of scenic fells and trails starting from the historic Lowther Castle. This marked course features river crossings and 1400ft of ascent with all proceeds supporting the Eden Valley Hospice.

Join this classic Keswick fell race in the Lake District on Wed 12 Aug 2026 for a lively 4.7 mile trail challenge with 280 m climb and a summit of Latrigg. On the day entries are welcome, fee £5 and runners must be 16 or older.

Join the Rusland 5, a scenic fell race across Rusland Showfield in the Lake District featuring a 4.8 mile route with 310 m of climb and shorter senior and junior options. Race entry is free; the show costs £5 and accepts entries on the day.

A trail half marathon in Morland, Eden Valley on 16 August 2026. The largely off road, partly self navigated route has 1330 ft of elevation and includes a finishers medal, t shirt and two checkpoints with water and snacks.

Join the Keswick Sports Fell Race in the Lake District on Sun 16 Aug 2026 for a punchy 3 mile, 290 m climb course from Fitz Park Cricket Pavilion. Entry on the day and juniors welcome with big prizes for record breakers.

Challenge yourself on the Sedbergh Hills fell race: 14 miles across scenic Yorkshire Dales with roughly 6000 ft of climb, testing endurance and navigation. Pre entry only via SI Entries; post race prizegiving and running camaraderie await.

Fell races at the Lakeland Country Fair in Torver feature junior and senior events run under FRA rules. Entry to the races is free but fair admission applies; the senior route ascends to the summit of Coniston Old Man and full kit is requir..

Shipman Knotts is a fell running event at Maggs How, Kentmere on 18 August 2026, organised by Helm Hill Runners. Entry is £6; parking is limited and the new parking area is a 10-minute walk uphill to registration.

A traditional agricultural and horticultural show in Hawkshead, Cumbria, featuring produce displays, livestock sections, trade stands and a fell race. Online entry forms and schedules are published for exhibitors and competitors.

Tackle a brand new fell race on Wed 19 Aug 2026 in Bannerdale, Lake District, starting and finishing above the White Horse Inn at Threlkheld. The short yet fierce 6.3 km route climbs 882 m and entry is on the day only at the pub for £5, reg..

A 19.5 km fell race from sheep pens above Hartsop with 1370 m of ascent, five checkpoints and varied navigation choices across High Raise, Haweswater and Gray Crag. Entries open November 2025; minimum age 18.

A challenging fell race in Northumberland's beautiful countryside. The 5.8km route features 300m of climb and is part of the regional championship. Entry is available on the day.

A 33 km fell race across the Ochil Hills with 1770 m of ascent, starting at Glen Sherrup and finishing at Stirling University. Summit controls mark the route and runners must carry compulsory map, compass, whistle and waterproofs.

A 10th‑anniversary trail ultra and relay on the Loch Eck Loop near Dunoon, covering 52.22 km with 983 m ascent. The route is fully signposted with checkpoints, marshals and a finish at Dunoon Pier.