Trail Running calendar near Castle Douglas 2026-2027

Orton Fell Race is a 10 km fell event in Orton with 258 m of climb, category BS and FRA licensing under UKA rules. The programme includes senior and two junior races, team entries of three, and published entry fees and dates.

Take on the Eskdale Show fell race in the Lake District, a scenic 6.9 km course with 277 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Open to adults and juniors, with easy entry on the day for spontaneous race plans.

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

The Three Shires Fell Race is a 22 km mountain event with 1535 m of climbing. Starting from Tilberthwaite Farm, this classic fell race requires navigational skills and specific safety kit for all participants.

A 24 hour offroad run at Leighton Hall in Cumbria on 26 September 2026. Solo, couples and team categories are available, run on a 5 km loop with alternating directions and prizes for distance and time on feet.

A 30 km hill race from Traquair House to Broughton Ales across the Scottish Borders with roughly 1500 m of ascent. The route uses hill tracks and open heather, has eight marshalled checkpoints and requires mandatory emergency kit.

Trail running festival at Dalkeith Country Park near Edinburgh offering distances from a family mile to an ultra marathon. Courses use woodland trails, firm paths and grassy sections, and one well controlled dog per runner is allowed.

Trail races at Floors Castle near Kelso offering 10km, 5km and a Junior 3km on hard packed gravel through gardens and ancient woodlands. The race village sits on the main lawn and entry includes estate access.

A MapRun navigation event in Braithwaite, Lake District on 20 Sep 2026, using electronic controls and a Category O course. Open to those aged 14 and over, with pre entry via SiEntries or on the day entry.

Two long distance trail ultras over classic national routes: a 104 mile course from Dufton to Skinningrove and a 50 mile course from Croft-on-Tees to Skinningrove. Both races are fully tracked with checkpoints, food, and GPS tracking for co..

The Backyard Ultra - Isle of Man will take place in Saint John's on Friday 2 October 2026. You can run 7 kilometers.

A Backyard Ultra in Greystoke, Cumbria on 3 October 2026, with a roughly 6.73 km runnable loop repeated every hour until one runner remains. The event offers a country themed yard with music, open views and a supportive on course atmosphere..

A four leg fell running relay in the Lake District on 3 October 2026, raced by teams of eight over steep climbs and rough terrain. Entry is by club via SiEntries, limited to 70 teams with a £100 fee per team.

Mud Madness at Chatelherault Country Park mixes mud, obstacles and water hazards with dedicated children and family routes; registration includes a t shirt and finishers receive a medal, water and a snack.

An off-road event at Dodd Wood on 4 October 2026 offering marked chip-timed 8K and 5K routes with notable ascent and lake views. Most wide trails allow two dogs per runner, and GPX files are available.

A community trail event at Dalemain Mansion on 4 October 2026 featuring a two lap 10 km trail and children's 3.3 km and 2.3 km fun runs, with medals for all and proceeds to Jigsaw Children's Hospice and local causes.

Wasdale, held at Wasdale Head on 10 October 2026, is a BOFRA fell race of 2.40 miles (3.8 km) with about 700 m of climb to Kirk Fell. Mandatory taped-seam waterproofs are required for juniors and seniors.

A 57 miles point to point ultramarathon from Glasgow to Edinburgh along canals and towpaths with live GPS tracking, mandatory kit and qualifying entry criteria. The event uses enforced checkpoint and overall cut off time.

Test your mountain skills at the Langdale Horseshoe, a 21.1 km fell race through some of the Lake District's most challenging terrain. This classic event features over 1450 m of ascent across rocky ground and pathless fells.

Hadrian's Wall Half Marathon is a trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park, following Hadrian's Wall and riverside paths. The 2026 event includes a walkers day and a runners day and supports a local charity..