Trail Running calendar near Biggar 2026-2027

Trail running in quieter parts of Whinlatter forest on 4 April 2027 with two marked, chip timed routes. Dogs are allowed on suitable harnesses and GPX files are available.

A Backyard Ultra at West Benridge Farm where runners complete a 4.167-mile loop each hour until one runner remains. The event has camping, aid stations and a prize for the Last Standing.

Trail races from Keswick with **23k** and **53k** routes around Derwent Water and Scafell Pike, GPS tracking for the ultra, mandatory kit and multiple aid stations.

A new 10km trail run around Bamburgh Castle and the beach on the Northumberland coast. The Saturday event features live chip timing, allows one dog per runner, and includes finisher medals and on-site parking.

A canicross event in Dodd Wood with fully marked forest courses and views over Bassenthwaite Lake. Options of an 8K or 5K loop, chip timed, and allows two dogs per runner on mainly wide trails.

Final Lakeland Paws Season 5 event at Whinlatter with two fully marked trail routes, chip timed, dog friendly options and season prize giving.

A scenic 10 km and 1 km fun run from Monachyle Mhor that traces Loch Doine into Monachyle Glen. Chip timed with medals, water stops and category prizes.

A 90K UTMB Index 100K ultra along the historic Pilgrim Way from North Queensferry to St Andrews Cathedral. The fully marked route crosses towns such as Dunfermline and Ceres, includes 1,200 m of ascent and GPS tracking.

Trail races on sections of the Kintyre Way in Scotland, with varied terrain from hills and woods to beaches and seaside rocks. Runners can enter solo or as part of relay teams and benefit from waymarking, checkpoints and GPS timing.

A 5 km obstacle event at Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy, on 9 May 2027. The grass-start course loops through parkland with steep hills and obstacles; participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.

Ultra Scotland on 5 June 2027 offers supported 50 mile and 100 mile ultramarathons in Scotland as part of the Ultra Great Britain series, with live online GPS tracking and organised by GB Ultras Ltd.

A three day multi day ultra running challenge along the Cumbria Way in the Lake District, from Ulverston to Carlisle with overnight stays in Great Langdale and Keswick. Small group format with bag transfer and a host accompanying the team.

A 57 km mountain race in Patterdale with 3700 m ascent and a 14.5 hour cutoff. The course crosses ridgelines and classic Lake District features with GPS tracking, manned checkpoints and ITRA UTMB ranking points.

A technical sky race on 17 July 2027 around the Helvellyn Massif, covering 28 km with 2700 m ascent and hands on rock sections. Entry requires minimum age 19 and verified mountain running and climbing experience.

Scottish 6 Days Perthshire 2027 is a five day forest orienteering event in Highland Perthshire from 1 to 6 August 2027, marking the 50th anniversary. It features varied terrain, age class and colour coded courses plus rest day activities.

A single day ultra on 10th May 2028 covering 34.5 miles from Perth to Pitlochry, the MTC GRIMALKIN is day four of the nine day MTC SCOTIA series. Places are limited and the route includes mandatory kit, tracking and cutoffs based on a 4.0 m..

A 31.3 mile single day ultra from Innerleithen to Travelodge Edinburgh Airport, MTC GLAISTIG is Day 2 of the nine day MTC SCOTIA end to end challenge. Entry is limited and organisers enforce a 4.0 mph minimum pace with preset cut offs.

A long single day ultra of about 40 miles from Travelodge Edinburgh Airport to Travelodge Perth, serving as Day 3 of the nine day MTC Scotia series. Field is limited to 40 with mandatory kit, tracking devices, and a minimum 4.0 mph requirem..

A single day *38 mile* ultra from Gretna Green to Penrith, the MTC Boggart is Day 1 of the thirteen day MTC ALBION series. Entries are limited and the event enforces a minimum 4.0 mph average with a specified mandatory kit list.