Trail Running calendar near Castle Douglas 2025-2026

The Old Crown Round on 12 Sep 2026 is a tough 36 km Lake District fell race with 2200 m of climbing across pathless open fell, so navigation skills are essential. Pre entry via SiEntries is required and teams are welcome.

Tackle classic Lake District mountain navigation in mid September with three tough courses from 15 km to 29 km and hefty climbs. Applicants are vetted for fell running experience and pre entry is required; pairs welcome on the short course.

The Spirit of Axnfell will take place in Isle of Man on Sunday 13 September 2026. You can run 32 kilometers.

Run the Lake District on 19 September 2026 with Maverick Lakes X Trail in Grasmere, choosing from 9 km to 52 km across rugged fells, technical climbs and lakeside trails. A great day out for trail runners with proceeds supporting Fix the Fe..

Tackle the Thornthwaite Round in the Lake District on 19 Sep 2026, a scenic fell race of 15.6 km with 871 m of climb across forest tracks and open fell. Friendly entries on the day and homemade tea await finishers.

Explore Lake District fells and lakes at 13 Valleys Ultra, choosing distances from 22 km to 180 km to suit every trail runner. Fully way marked with ITRA points and Western States qualifier status.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the Orton Fell Race on Saturday 26 September 2026 in Orton, Cumbria. A punchy 10 km with about 258 m of climb welcomes seniors and juniors for a lively community race with teams and on the day entry.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race at Eskdale Showfield on 26 Sep 2026, 4.3 miles with 909 ft of climbing across scenic, testing terrain. Entry on the day from £5, juniors welcome and free parking makes it a great family day out.

The North Barrule will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Explore Dalkeith Country Park on 27 September 2026 for the Wild Deer Scottish Festival Trail Runs, offering distances from a family mile to a 32.5 mile ultra and welcoming Canicross. Finishers get a medal, event merch and live chip timing.

The Charm Bracelet is a scenic ultramarathon with 50 and 100 mile options finishing in Skinningrove. Enjoy moorland and coastal trails along the Pennine Way with checkpoint support, GPS tracking and a finisher medal.

Tough fell race at Wasdale Head on Saturday 10 October 2026, climbing to the summit of Kirk Fell over 3.8 km with 700 m of ascent. Day only entry, low fees and compulsory waterproof kit make this a classic high energy fell challenge.

The Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra is a 57 mile point to point run linking the cities via canals and towpaths. Take in the Falkirk Wheel and Union Canal while testing endurance with live tracking and chip timing.

Tackle the classic Langdale Horseshoe fell race on Sat 10 Oct 2026 in Great Langdale, Lake District. Covering 21 km with about 1450 m of ascent, this tough but scenic race rewards strong hill skills and pre entry is required.

Tackle a scenic half marathon along Hadrian's Wall from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. Enjoy woodland and riverside trails, chip timing and a finisher's medal and event T shirt.

Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.

Run the scenic Derwentwater 10, a 10 miles clockwise loop around Derwent Water near Keswick on 1 Nov 2026. Enjoy an undulating tarmac course with midrace drinks and race day facilities including changing and showers.

Tackle a scenic but testing fell race in Dunnerdale, Lake District: 8 km with a 550 m climb over rugged hills. Pre entry only, join solo or as a three person team for a classic Broughton Mills Village Hall start.

Run the Slaley Hall Half or 10k on 15 Nov 2026 through Slaley Forest and estate grounds on the edge of the North Pennines. Finish with a medal, bacon sandwich and hot drink plus live chip timing and warm hotel hospitality.

Run Arnside Knott in the Dave Shinn Memorial Race on Sun 15 Nov 2026, a scenic 6 mile challenge with 333 m of climb. On the day entry, cakes and great Lake District views.