Trail Running calendar near Castle Douglas 2025-2026

The Darren Holloway Memorial Race, also known as the Buttermere Horseshoe, is a challenging fell running event held in the Lake District. Organized by Cumberland Fell Runners, it commemorates Darren Holloway and features a demanding course over the quiet Buttermere fells. Participants can choose bet..

The Kirkby Gala Fell Race is an exciting running event scheduled for June 28, 2025, in Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria. This race features a new route that takes participants through scenic fields and up to the windmill, covering a distance of 3.45 miles (6.00 km) with a climb of 750 feet (240 meters). I..

The NAV4 Pennine 39 is a challenging 37-mile mountain trail event held in the Cumbrian/Durham Pennines, featuring one of the most stunning sections of the Pennine Way. The route passes iconic landmarks such as High Force and Cauldron's Snout waterfalls, the geological marvel High Cup Nick, and ascen..

The CBTE Blencathra Marathon is a challenging 26.5-mile trail marathon held in Caldbeck, UK. This circular route features nearly 6,000 feet of elevation gain and includes summits of five Wainwright fells: Bowscale, Blencathra, Mungrisdale Common, Knott, and High Pike. Designed for experienced fell a..

The YHA – Baystones & Wansfell Race is an 11km running event taking place at the Windermere Youth Hostel in Great Britain. This race features a challenging loop that includes 500 meters of ascent over mixed terrain, making it an exciting opportunity for runners to set new records. Participants can e..

The Cross Fell Race, held in Garrigill, is a challenging 24 km fell running event featuring 680 meters of ascent. This race, now in its fifth year, takes runners on a scenic lasso route that includes the summit of Cross Fell, the highest peak in the Pennines, and the source of the River Tees. Set in..

The 20 Barriers Race is a scenic 5-mile running event set in the picturesque countryside of Carnforth. Participants will navigate a route that includes field paths, trails, and a canal towpath, providing a delightful experience for runners of all levels. The race is organized by local volunteers and..

The Whernside Fell Race is a new event scheduled for July 2, 2025, organized by Settle Harriers. It covers approximately 10.5 km (6.5 miles) with an elevation gain of 468 meters (1,535 feet), and is categorized as a BM (British Mountain) race. The race starts and finishes at The Station Inn in Ribbl..

The Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon will take place in Lake District National Park from Saturday 5 July 2025 to Sunday 6 July 2025.

Beyond the Lune is a trail running event held in Kirkby Lonsdale, starting and finishing at The Royal Barn, home to the Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery and Coffee Roasters. It offers two distances: a 15km route with 500m ascent and a 25km route with 770m ascent, both featuring a mix of on- and off-road sect..

The Patterdale Parish Boundary - Beat the Bounds will take place in Penrith on Saturday 5 July 2025.

The Beyond the Lune Skyline Ultra is a challenging 65km trail running event held in Kirkby Lonsdale, UK, featuring 2000m of ascent. The loop course starts and finishes at The Royal Barn in the town center, taking runners up onto and around the local skyline with seven summits and iconic landmarks. T..

Beat the Bounds, Patterdale Parish Bound is a longstanding 45-year tradition held in the Ullswater Valley, Cumbria. This challenging event follows the Patterdale Parish boundary, covering a full route of 28 miles with approximately 10,300 feet of ascent, including famous peaks like Helvellyn, Fairfi..

The Bowels of Fleetwith Fell Race is a unique 6km fell running event held at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale, Lake District. This challenging race features approximately 1500m of ascent and includes a thrilling underground section through 1km of historic mine tunnels, where runners wear helmets an..

The Skiddaw Fell Race, organized by Keswick Athletic Club, is a challenging mountain running event held in Keswick, England. Covering approximately 15.4 km (9.6 miles) with an ascent of 960 meters (3,150 feet), the race starts at Fitz Park and takes participants over rugged, rocky terrain towards Sk..

The Seat Sandal fell race, organized by Ambleside AC, takes place in Grasmere, Cumbria. This challenging event covers a distance of 7.4 km with a significant climb of 700 meters, attracting runners with its tough terrain and stunning views. Participants must be at least 18 years old and are required..

The CFRA Wasdale Fell Race is a challenging and scenic long-distance event held in the Lake District, England. Covering approximately 34 km (21.1 miles) with 2,750 meters (9,022 feet) of ascent, it starts near the National Trust Campsite in Wasdale. The course features a mix of grassy runs, steep as..

The Tebay Fell Race, held in Tebay, Cumbria, is a challenging 13km (8.1 miles) fell running event with 914m (2999’) of ascent, classified as an AM category race under the Fell Runners’ Association rules. Scheduled for July 12, 2025, it serves as a counter in the English Senior and Junior Fell Runnin..

The Lakeland Trails Ultra, scheduled for July 12, 2025, offers challenging ultra marathon courses through the scenic Lake District. Participants can choose from the 100k, 55k, 23k, or 14k routes, featuring mountain passes, dramatic scenery, and well-marked trails. The event emphasizes safety, with m..

The Chapelfell Top Fell Race is an annual event organized by Durham Fell Runners, taking place in Weardale. It features a challenging 7 km out-and-back course with 400 meters of ascent, starting from St. John’s Chapel.The route includes tough fell terrain, a significant climb to the summit of Chapel..