Trail Running calendar near Castle Douglas 2025-2026

The Two Breweries Hill Race is an annual running event held in the scenic Scottish Borders, covering a challenging 30 km (18 miles) route with an ascent of 1500m (4900ft). Starting at Traquair House and finishing at Broughton Ales, the race celebrates local breweries and the spirit of hill running...

The Wild Deer Scottish Trail Runs at Dalkeith Country Park offer a scenic trail running event just a few miles from Edinburgh. Set within a historic 1000-acre estate, the event features multiple distances: 5km, 10km, half marathon (two laps), marathon (four laps), and an ultra marathon of 32.5 miles..

The TriWorks Floors Castle Trail Race, held on September 28, 2025, takes place in the scenic Scottish Borders at Floors Castle, Scotland's largest inhabited castle. The event offers three trail running distances: a 10km race (two laps of a 5km course), a 5km race (one lap), and a Junior 3km race for..

The Charm Bracelet 100 is a challenging 104-mile ultra marathon held in Dufton, Cumbria, UK, following some of the finest national trails including the Pennine Way, Teesdale Way, King Charles III coastal path, and the Cleveland Way. The route features over 6,000 feet of elevation gain, mostly downhi..

The Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay will take place in Glenridding on Saturday 4 October 2025.

The Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra is a 57-mile ultra marathon starting at Glasgow's Riverside Museum and finishing at Edinburgh Athletics Track. The course is predominantly flat and fast-paced, following canal towpaths, tarmac, and concrete paths, passing landmarks like the Falkirk Wheel and the Antoni..

The Manor Water Hill Race, organized by Carnethy Hill Running Club, is a challenging 9.3-mile (15 km) hill running event held near Peebles, Scotland. The course features 2,130 feet (650 meters) of ascent, starting near Woodhouse Farm and following a route through Glack Hope, White Knowe, Whitelaw Hi..

The Langdale Horseshoe Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging mountain running event held in the Lake District, UK. Covering approximately 21.1 km (12.5 miles) with 1450m (4600ft) of ascent, the course features rough, rocky, and slippery terrain with many pathless sections, demanding..

The Wasdale Show race, part of the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA) calendar, takes place in Wasdale Head, West Cumbria. Known as one of the toughest BOFRA races, it features a challenging course with a steep ascent and descent, climbing to the summit of Kirk Fell. The race covers 2.40..

The Carnethy Skyloop is a challenging hill race organized by the Carnethy Hill Running Club in Midlothian, Scotland. Covering approximately 16 miles with a total climb of 6,200 feet, the race offers a demanding course through the scenic Pentland Hills. The event starts and finishes at the Lothianbur..

The Hadrians Wall Half Marathon is a challenging 13.5-mile trail event set in historic and scenic surroundings near Hexham, UK. Starting at the World Heritage site of Housesteads Roman Fort, the route follows the Hadrian’s Wall trail for six miles before descending through woodland and along the Tyn..

The Stevie G Memorial Charity 10K is an annual trail running event held at Eglinton Park in Ayrshire. This fully marked 10-kilometer course offers a scenic trail run or walk through the park's grounds, supported by friendly marshals. The event fosters a welcoming atmosphere for both runners and walk..

Runner Retreats Lake District October 2025 offers a luxury running retreat in the stunning Lake District, held from October 17 to 19, 2025, at the Glaramara Hotel in Seatoller, Keswick. Designed for runners of all abilities, the retreat features guided runs ranging from 10 to 25 km (6.2 to 15.6 mile..

The Dale Head Fell Race, organized by Keswick Athletic Club, is a traditional 7.8 km (4.8 miles) fell running event held in Borrowdale, starting at the Rosthwaite Institute. Featuring a challenging 675m (2215ft) climb, the course includes a steep ascent through Rigghead quarry to Dalehead Tarn and t..

The Dalemain 10km Trail Run is a scenic two-lap trail race held around the Dalemain Mansion Estate in Penrith, UK. Organized by the Rotary Club of Penrith, the event supports 4Eden and other local charities. The course offers a picturesque route with clear markings and marshals, providing a challeng..

The Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra Marathon is a 38-mile trail ultra race held in Jedburgh, Scotland. The event features a fully marked course with checkpoints offering water, Coke, and drop bag access. It welcomes individual runners and relay teams, with the relay covering four legs totaling 38 miles.T..

The ACORN Duncan Macfarlane Race, known as "The Dunky," is a popular 7.5km trail running event held at Mugdock Country Park near Glasgow, Scotland. The race consists of two laps through scenic trails featuring two castles, a loch, and a World War II anti-aircraft emplacement. Participants enjoy autu..

The Tinto Hill Race, organized by Carnethy Hill Running Club, is a challenging 4.4-mile hill running event with a 1,500-foot climb, held near Tinto Hill in Scotland. The course follows unmarked paths above 2,000 feet, requiring runners to carry mandatory safety kit including waterproofs, hat, gloves..

The NAV4 Ullswater Way & Challenge is a scenic, non-competitive event held in Pooley Bridge, UK, featuring two route options around Ullswater Lake. The Ullswater Way covers 20 miles on a low-level lakeside path, while the Ullswater Challenge extends to 24 miles, adding a demanding high-level fell ro..

The Derwentwater Ten is a scenic 10-mile road race held annually in Keswick, Great Britain, organized by Keswick AC. The race starts near the town center and loops clockwise around Derwent Water, featuring an undulating, fully tarmacked course. Race headquarters are at Keswick School, which provides..