Trail Running calendar near Castle Douglas 2026-2027

A three‑event summer evening 5K series across Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park in Edinburgh, organised by Blast Running. Races are chip timed, cost £12 each or £30 for all three, and include prizes and a local charity partner.

Experience a traditional Lake District fell race at the Ennerdale Show. This event features an 8 km senior course and various junior races with registration available on the day.

A community *5 mile* off-road run along canal tow-paths and a loop of Possil Marsh, organised by Springburn Harriers. Entry limited to 200, fee £10, registration at the Leisuredrome; results published within 24 hours.

Follow the iconic West Highland Way on this 53 mile point to point ultramarathon through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Enjoy a fully waymarked route with chip timing and extensive finish line facilities in Tyndrum.

Join the Arnison Crag Horseshoe fell race in Patterdale on Sat 29 Aug 2026, starting at King George Playing Fields as part of Patterdale Dog Day. A steep 5 km with 300 m climb, entries on the day £5, minimum age 14.

A short fell race of 4 km with about 120 m climb at the Show Field in St John's Chapel. Day entries cost £2 and there are separate junior races for children aged 4 to 12 plus an under 18 category.

Join this lively fell race at Bellingham Showfield as part of the country show, tackling 4 miles with 600 ft of climb across classic Northumberland terrain. No pre entry required; runners aged 16 and over can sign up on the day.

An inflatable obstacle run in Glasgow with 2.5 km laps and distance options up to 15 km. Each lap features large inflatables, music zones, on-course water and a finisher's medal.

An inflatable obstacle event at Floors Castle on 29–30 August 2026 offering 2.5K and 5K course options with giant inflatables, solo or team entry, team discounts for groups of 10+, and free spectator access.

A Lake District fell race on Sun 30 Aug 2026 with a senior course of 2.5 km and 270 m climb. Entry is on the day with no pre-entry, and junior races cover U9 (from age 6), U12, U14 and U17.

A beach race on 30 August 2026, licensed by Scottish Athletics, covering about 4 miles on sand at low tide. Entries are limited and proceeds support Towerbank Primary School and other local causes.

Join the Dark Side Of The Combe on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District as part of the Black Combe Country Fair at Bootle. This 12.5 km fell race with 625 m ascent is a tough, scenic test and has on the day entry.

Take on the Barrow Keswick Show Fellrunner on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District: a punchy 6.5 km four mile course with 425 m climb, starting in the show ring and finishing by the showfield. Entry on the day £10, ages 15 and up welcome.

An untimed inflatable obstacle event in Edinburgh on 5 September 2026 featuring 2.5k laps with slides, tunnels, five music zones and distances of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k. Medals, refreshments and on course support are provided.

A five-stage endurance race in the Lake District on Saturday 5 September 2026, combining a lake swim, two road-bike legs, a mountain ascent to Scafell Pike and a short trail run. The course totals 112 km with about 6,916 ft of ascent.

A trail running event at Kielder Castle on 5 September 2026 offering five waymarked routes from 6 km to 50 km, on-course fuel stations, GPX routes and on-site camping options near Kielder Forest.

An 8-hour trail loop challenge on 05 Sep 2026 at Borders Forest Park where runners complete 4.366 mile laps, timed by wrist tags. Basecamp offers storage and catering, parking and Rock UK accommodation deals are available.

A traditional fell race from Glenridding around Catstye Cam, Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn and St Sunday Crag with manned checkpoints, compulsory mountain kit and limited entries. The route includes specific path requirements to protect sensiti..

Trail races of 5K, 10K and 15K start and finish at Fitz Park in Keswick, with well marked routes around Derwentwater. The event village features local food stalls, live music and race commentary for spectators and participants.

A medieval trail running festival at Carron Valley on 5 September, with a half marathon, kids run and a five hour multi-lap siege. The course circles a village hub and finishes under torchlight with live music and costume prizes.