Trail Running calendar near Castle Douglas 2025-2026

The Langdale Horseshoe is a classic Lakeland fell race from Old Dungeon Ghyll of about 12.5 miles over rough, pathless ground that demands strong navigation and endurance. Expect wild weather, dramatic views and a true fell challenge.

Run 57 miles from Glasgow to Edinburgh along scenic canal towpaths, passing landmarks like the Antonine Wall. With 750 places and a 16 hour cut off, this point to point ultra rewards perseverance with tiered medals.

Join Carnethy Hill Running Club for the scenic Manor Water Hill Race, a challenging 10 miles (16 km) out and back across upland terrain during the Manor Sheepdog Trial. Expect self navigation, steep climbs and stunning views as profits supp..

Take on the steep climb to Kirk Fell at the Wasdale Show race on Saturday 11 October 2025, a short but savage fell run through dramatic Lake District scenery. A BOFRA Championship counter for tough, skilled runners.

Event overview The Stevie G Memorial Charity 10k is scheduled for 12 October 2025 at Eglinton Park in Ayrshire. The event is organised by Fit Ayrshire Dads as a charity run with proceeds supporting the local mental health charity Release Ay..

Run Hadrian's Wall from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green in Hexham on a scenic 13.1 mile trail. Staggered starts protect the site and walkers with one calm dog per runner on a lead are welcome, with finishers getting a shirt and medal.

Event overview The Dalmeny Estate Trail Half Marathon is an autumn trail race organised by Blast Running near Edinburgh. It takes place on Sunday 12 October 2025 around Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve. The route uses wooded trails,..

Event overview Carnethy Hill Running Club organises the Carnethy Skyloop, a Category A long hill race in the Pentland Hills south of Edinburgh. The course distance is 30 km with approximately +1700 m total climb (about 18.5 miles and 6000 f..

Event overview EpicTrails 10km - Exploring trails by headtorch is a night trail run set for 16 October 2025, starting from Milngavie Train Station, G62 8PG. The route explores local trails including sections of the Clyde Coastal Path and th..

Event details Runner Retreats Lake District takes place from Friday 17 October to Sunday 19 October 2025. The retreat is based at the Glaramara Hotel, Seatoller, Keswick CA12 5XQ, UK. Duration is 2 nights (Friday and Saturday). Price listed..

Join Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Seat How on 19 October 2025 for scenic chip timed 8K and 5K trail runs through forest roads with big climbs and stunning summit views. Dog friendly options and individual starts make it a relaxed but rewa..

Enjoy a scenic 10km trail run around the historic Dalemain Mansion with a 3.3km children's fun run, all supporting Rotary Club causes including 4Eden. Medals for finishers, family friendly facilities and light refreshments on site.

Event details The Dale Head fell race is organised by Keswick Athletic Club and is held at the Rosthwaite Institute, Borrowdale. The course distance is 7.8 km (approximately 4.8 miles) with a total climb of 675 m (2215 ft). Minimum age is 1..

Event overview EpicTrails 8km is a headtorch trail run on 23 October 2025 that sets off from Milngavie Train Station (G62 8PG). The route uses local trails including the Clyde Coastal Path and the West Highland Way, and includes other nearb..

Tackle the scenic Jedburgh Three Peaks 38 mile trail ultramarathon around historic Jedburgh on 25 October 2025, fully waymarked with live timing and checkpoints. Relay teams welcome and all finishers receive medals and goody bags.

Duncan Macfarlane Race "The Dunky" : event overview The Duncan Macfarlane Race, also called "The Dunky", takes place on 26 October 2025 at Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom. The event i..

Allithwaite 8 is an autumn 8 mile 13 km road and trail race on the scenic Cartmel peninsula on 1 November 2025. Friendly and well marshalled, the event raises funds for the local school and community centre.

Tinto Hill Race (senior) The race is an A-category short hill race organised by Carnethy Hill Running Club. The course is 4.4 miles long with about 1500 feet of ascent and follows an unmarked route that crosses ground above 2000 feet. Entry..

Explore stunning Ullswater on 1 November 2025 from Pooley Bridge with a 20 mile low route or a tougher 24 mile high route. Not a race, this supported, waymarked outing includes checkpoints and warm finish refreshments.

Join Lakeland Paws Dogs at Dodd on 2 November 2025 for a chip timed trail run through Dodd Wood with forest tracks, a summit climb and sweeping Coledale Fell views. Choose 5K or 8K, bring up to two dogs on wider sections or run dog free.