Trail Running calendar near Castle Douglas 2026-2027

MacTuffX Glasgow offers an interval based racing experience featuring 400m and 800m repetitions. Participants can compete as individuals or in teams across multiple distance formats in this fitness event.

Test your mountain skills at the Duddon Valley Fell Race with 10 or 18 mile category A courses. Navigate technical terrain and significant climbs through the scenic English Lake District peaks starting from Seathwaite.

Join a classic Lake District fell race on 30 May 2026 in the wild Duddon Valley, starting at the Newfield Inn in Seathwaite. The 15.3 km course climbs 915 m, offering tough terrain and stunning views for experienced runners; pre entry only.

Experience a challenging offroad journey through the Tweed Valley with the Peebles Pootle. Choose between two demanding distances featuring grassy ridges and panoramic views in the Scottish Borders.

Experience a weekend of off road running in the Lake District featuring trail races, a 24 hour ultra, and navigation challenges. Choose from multiple distances and formats in a celebrated landscape with onsite camping facilities.

A fully waymarked 42 km trail around Grasmere and nearby valleys with about 1905 m of ascent. The event provides course drinks, a checkpoint with snacks, tracker hire, mandatory kit checks and a Langdale slate medal at the finish.

Take on a 33.5 mile Ultra, 21.5 mile Trail 20 or 10 mile route around Ullswater, finishing in Glenridding. Enjoy stunning Lake District views, stocked feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

Montane Ullswater Way Trail Ultra takes place on Ullswater Way on 31st May 2026 and offers two trail distances. It is one event in the 2026 Montane Trail Series alongside other regional races.

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.

Enjoy a three part summer 5K series through Edinburgh's scenic parks. These chip timed evening races at Inverleith Park, Leith Links, and Fettes offer a friendly atmosphere for runners of all abilities.

Experience a unique vertical race in the Lake District featuring a 650m ascent over a 2.4km uphill course. Reach the iconic summit of Harrison Stickle and enjoy live music at the finish in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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 into sunrise. Aid stations at 12, 25 and 37 km; drop bag option at 25 km.

A 63 km mountain ultra with 4400 m ascent on technical single-track trails in the Central Lake District. Held on 6 June 2026 with a 15 hour cutoff and a minimum age of 19.

A 56 mile trail race on the Southern Upland Way on 6 June 2026, with 2447 m ascent, 400 places and a 20-hour cut-off. Mandatory kit and a prior marathon are required; GB Race Tracker provides live GPS tracking.

Experience 104 miles of historic trails across the Southern Upland Way from St John's Town of Dalry to Galashiels. This self-sufficient ultramarathon features 4611m of elevation and is a UTMB index race.

Experience a technical 21km trail run through the heart of the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring 850m of ascent and stunning valley views.

Experience the beauty of the Lake District with this supported trail event starting in Kendal. Choose from distances ranging from 10 km up to a 100 km ultra marathon and enjoy full hospitality along the route.

Test your physical and mental boundaries at the Glentress 8 Hour Challenge. Join a passionate community of runners for a transformative journey to unlock your potential and embrace the extraordinary.

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.

Killearn 10k on 6 June 2026 is a 10 km trail race around Killearn Public Park and the foothills of Dumgoyne. The course mixes tarmac, forest paths and grassland and entry includes a technical t-shirt or vest.