Trail Running calendar near Castle Douglas 2026-2027

A fully waymarked 42 km trail race around Grasmere and nearby valleys with 1905 metres of ascent, on-course drink stations, mandatory kit checks and tracker hire. Finishers receive a locally made Langdale slate medal and cake.

Three organised trail races around Ullswater on 31 May 2026, from a 10 mile section to a 33.5 mile ultra, with Race HQ at Jenkins Field Glenridding and specific age, kit and entry requirements.

Three Ullswater Way trail distances start from Jenkins Field in Glenridding with the Trail 10 starting at Pooley Bridge. Entries include electronic timing, feed stations and a finishers medal.

Experience a multi-terrain running festival along the scenic Cumbrian Coastal path. Choose between an 11.75k, 5k, or a 1 mile family fun run with views of the Lakeland fells and Duddon Estuary.

Loch Thom Trail Race on Wednesday 3rd June features a revised 5K out and back and a junior 3K around Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, with all entry fees donated to Athletics Trust Scotland.

A short vertical race from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn to the summit of Harrison Stickle covering 2.4 km with 650 m of ascent. The event includes a manned checkpoint, a recycled medal and live music as part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning weeken..

A 50 km out and back ultramarathon along the Ayrshire Coast starting and finishing at Irvine Beach, running across beaches, promenades and trails from sunset to sunrise. Aid stations at 12, 25 and 37 km with a drop bag option at 25 km.

A mountain running event in the Central Lake District covering 38 km with 2800 m ascent on technical single track and scree. The course includes Lanty Slees Stickle Barn, a summit of England s highest mountain and a 12 hour limit.

A 56 mile Southern Upland Way trail race on 6 June 2026 with 2447 m of ascent, 400 places and a 20 hour cut off. The event uses mandatory GPS tracking, enforced checkpoints and detailed mandatory kit requirements.

A 104 mile trail ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way from St Johns Town of Dalry to Galashiels, with 4611m of ascent and live GPS tracking. The event has 250 places, a 38 hour cut off and awards finishers a tiered buckle.

A technical 21 km trail run with 850 m of ascent around Great and Little Langdale, based at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn. Part of the Rab Scafell Sky Race weekend, the event features marked trails, a seed bomb medal and live music.

A range of supported trail distances based at Kendal including a 100 km loop through Garburn Pass, Ambleside and alongside Lake Windermere. The event features covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical teams, camping options and finishers me..

Glentress 8 Hour Challenge is an 8 hour running event at Glentress on 6 June 2026 organised by NU Limits Running. Registration for this edition closed on 3 March 2026.

Take on the classic Ennerdale Horseshoe in the Lake District, a tough 23 mile fell race with big ascent and stunning mountain scenery. Entries are limited and on the day places may be available, creating a competitive scenic challenge.

A Scottish Athletics affiliated *10 km* trail race in Killearn on 6 June 2026, run over mixed surfaces with about 310 ft of elevation. Entries include a technical t-shirt or vest and official bib transfers are allowed until 31 March 2026.

Trail running around Coniston Water from Coniston Sports and Social Club, with marked, marshalled courses of 10 km and 16 km. The event village offers food, live music and on-course water stations while medics and marshals provide support.

A medium distance fell race of 10 miles with about 2200 ft of ascent near Larne. The course starts and finishes at Cairncastle Primary School and combines road, fells and coastal sections with several checkpoints and limited route marking.

Obstacle races at Hopetoun Estate near Edinburgh on June 7, 2026 include Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km and Beast 21 km, plus a kids race. Participants can attempt a Trifecta in one day while Tough Mudder Scotland runs the same weekend.

Classic Lake District fell race from Howtown Bobbin Mill, testing runners over 13.3 miles with about 1400 m of climb across rugged terrain. Entry is on the day for £8 and limited to 100 starters so arrive early.

Trail running around Coniston Water with marathon, half marathon, a new 10k and a new 5k. Fully marked, marshalled courses, feed stations and an event village at Coniston Sports and Social Centre.