Castle Douglas
Trail Running Calendar near Castle Douglas 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Castle Douglas for 2026-2027! We've gathered 9 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A hill race on Merrick in Galloway Forest on 13 September 2026, covering 8 miles with 2,900 ft of ascent and start and finish at Bruce's Stone.
November 2026
Experience a traditional fell race near Wythop Mill featuring a 5.9 km senior route and dedicated junior courses for all ages.
December 2026
A winter hill race in the Southern Galloway, 17.50 km with 800 m ascent, organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue with checkpoints and mandatory winter kit.
February 2027
Road races around Cockermouth and the Lorton Valley offering a half marathon and 10km with chip timing, finisher medals and support for Blood Bikes Cumbria.
April 2027
A 46 mile supported mountain race in Galloway across three hill ranges, with three manned food checkpoints, MRT support and a 24-hour finish cutoff.
A circular 32 km mountain race in the Galloway hills with 1850 m ascent, passing Curleywee, Rig of Jarkness and Merrick, marshalled and supported by Galloway Mountain Rescue.
June 2027
A 104 mile trail ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way with 4611 m of ascent, live GPS tracking and UTMB and ITRA points. The field is limited to 250 places and strict mandatory kit, checkpoint and pacer rules apply.
A 56 mile point to point ultramarathon on the Southern Upland Way from St Johns Town of Dalry to Moffat with 2447m ascent, 400 places, a 20 hour cut off and mandatory kit plus live GPS tracking.
December 2027
A circular 17.5 km mountain race in Southern Galloway with 800 m ascent, winter conditions, mandatory kit and marshalled checkpoints, organised in aid of local mountain rescue.