Trail Running calendar near Castle Douglas 2025-2026

The Grasmere 5K & 10K Trail Runs, scheduled for March 29, 2025, in the picturesque Lake District, is a highly anticipated annual event. Participants can choose between a 5km route, ideal for beginners, and a stunning 10km course that showcases Grasmere Village, Grasmere Water, and Rydal Water. The e..

The RunThrough Lake District Ultra Trails 50k & 20k event will take place on April 5, 2025, starting from Keswick School in the picturesque Lake District National Park. Participants can choose between two distances: a challenging 50k route that includes iconic trails such as Scafell and Honister Pas..

Bruce's Crown Race is a challenging 46-mile event designed for teams of 2 to 4 participants, taking place across the stunning hill ranges of Galloway, including the Minnigaff Hills, Rhinns of Kells, and the Awful Hand. The race involves climbing over 4000 meters and features three manned checkpoints..

The Cairnsmore Hill Race is an exciting running event set in the scenic Galloway hills, featuring a challenging course that spans approximately 46 miles with an ascent of 4600 meters. Participants navigate through stunning landscapes, including the southern peaks of Lamarchan and the Rhinnes of Kell..

The Northern Traverse® is a challenging 300km self-supported ultra race that follows Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route, starting from St Bees and finishing at Robin Hood’s Bay. This spectacular event takes participants through three National Parks, featuring iconic landscapes and approximately 6,500..

Heart of Granite is a challenging 32km (20 miles) race set in the stunning Galloway mountains, featuring a total ascent of 1850m. The course includes notable landmarks such as Curleywee, Rig of Jarkness, and the Murder Hole. Participants will enjoy a fully supported experience, with marshals from Ga..

The Lakes Traverse® 2025 is a challenging 100km ultra marathon set in the stunning Lake District National Park, following Wainwright's Coast to Coast route. Participants will start at St Bees and traverse the scenic landscape, finishing in Shap, with a total ascent of approximately 3500 meters. The..

The Dales Traverse® 2025 is a challenging 55km ultra marathon that follows Wainwright's iconic coast-to-coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. This event showcases the stunning landscapes of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including..

The ACORN Pollok Park Trail Races, scheduled for April 6, 2025, offers participants a choice between a 5km and a 10km race, both set in the scenic Pollok Country Park. The event aims to raise funds for Cowal Hospice, supporting vital services for patients and families in need. Runners can expect a m..

Spring in Lakeland is a scenic running and walking event taking place on April 6, 2025, starting from the Ambleside Parish Centre. Participants will traverse a 24-mile route featuring 4,400 feet of ascent, passing through picturesque locations such as Loughrigg Tarn, Skelwith Bridge, and Tarn Hows,..

The Heriot-Watt Round the Grounds is an annual running event organized by the Heriot-Watt University Athletics Club, taking place on April 6, 2025. The event features two races: a 5k multi-terrain race around the university campus and a Kids Fun Run for children aged 4 to 14. Participants in the 5k..

The Loughrigg Fell Race is a popular early-season event organized by Ambleside AC, taking place on April 9, 2025. This challenging race covers a distance of 4 miles (6.4 km) with an ascent of 1,080 feet (330 meters), starting from Rothay Park in Ambleside. The route features a mix of steep climbs an..

The Newlands Memorial Race is a challenging running event taking place at the Newlands Activity Centre in Stair, UK. This race covers a distance of 11.5 miles with an elevation gain of 3609 feet, making it a part of the AM category. Originally organized by Steve and Wynn Cliff, participants can enjo..

The Stanhope Trail Races feature a Half Marathon and a 10k race, set in the picturesque North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the North East of England. This event offers participants a unique trail running experience, moving away from urban tracks to explore stunning landscapes, incl..

The Screel Hill Race is an exciting running event scheduled for April 12, 2025. This race features a marked and marshalled course, providing participants with a challenging yet enjoyable experience. It is important to note that there will be limited toilet facilities and no showers available.Additio..

The Grisedale Grind is a challenging running event organized by the Keswick Athletic Club, set in the scenic Lake District. This race covers a distance of 4km with a significant ascent of 480m, following a forest trail to the Grisedale summit and back. Participants are required to carry mandatory sa..

The Forth Ultra and Team Relay 2025 is an exciting ultramarathon event scheduled for April 26, 2025. Participants can choose to compete as solo runners or in relay teams of two or four. The course spans 44 miles (71 km) around the scenic Firth of Forth estuary, featuring iconic landmarks such as the..

The Eskdale Elevation will take place in Boot on Saturday 26 April 2025. You can run 20 kilometers.

The Charmian Interest Link Challenge is an annual running and walking event taking place at The Haining in Selkirk, celebrating the life of Charmian Ledsham and supporting Interest Link's work with individuals with learning disabilities. Participants can choose between a 5k Trail Run and a 2k/4k Fun..

The Derwentwater Dawdle is a challenging 23-mile self-navigated running event that takes participants on a scenic circumnavigation of Derwentwater. The course features three significant climbs, offering breathtaking views and exhilarating descents. With a total elevation gain of over 4500 feet, runn..