Trail Running calendar near Castle Douglas 2025-2026

Choose 38 km race or 60 km ultra at Rab Scafell Sky on 6 June 2026 in the Lake District, summiting England's highest peak across rugged single track mountain terrain. Fully marked and timed with checkpoints for a true skyrunning test.

Ultra Scotland 50 is a rugged 56 mile trail along the Southern Upland Way, showcasing wild Scottish scenery and big climbs. Limited to 400 runners, it features checkpoints, mandatory kit checks and live GPS tracking.

Ultra Scotland 100 is a 104 mile trail ultramarathon along the wild Southern Upland Way, traversing dramatic hills, lochs and ridges. Limited to 250 runners with a 38 hour cut off, it is a true long distance challenge for experienced runner..

Enjoy a scenic 21 km race with about 850 m of ascent through Great and Little Langdale on steep technical trails. Part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning Weekend, the event returns to Stickle Barn for music and finish line vibes.

Explore the Southern Lake District from Kendal on 6 and 7 June with looped ultra and shorter trail options that pass Ambleside Garburn Pass and Lake Windermere. Choose single or two day formats with strong support for walkers and runners.

Run the West Highland Way with guides over three days, tackling about 96 miles of dramatic Highland trail with shared rooms and luggage transfers included. This team focused challenge is currently sold out.

Join the Pooley Bridge Wild Trail Runs on Saturday 13 June 2026 in the Lake District for scenic off road trails and a friendly atmosphere. Choose 10 km or half marathon routes, enjoy chip timing and a bespoke finisher medal, and dogs are we..

The Ulverston Fell Race on 13 June 2026 is a short, punchy climb to Flan Fell with great views and a friendly village atmosphere. Races for kids through seniors make it ideal for families and hill runners alike.

The West Highland Way Race will take place in Milngavie on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run 98 miles.

Run the Kirkby Gala Fell Race, a scenic 3.45 mile off road climb up to the windmills in Kirkby in Furness. A BOFRA championship counter with categories from Under 9 to Seniors means runners of all ages can join the fun.

Beat The Bounds in Patterdale traces the parish boundary through the stunning Ullswater valley, with options from a gentle 6 mile family downhill to a bold 28 mile boundary challenge. Held 4 July 2026, proceeds benefit the village school an..

The Lakeland Trails Ultra will take place in Ambleside on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run between 14 and 100 kilometers.

Tackle the Swirral Grind 850, a challenging uphill only 6 km climb with 850 m ascent to Helvellyn's Swirral Edge. Set in the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site, the event includes professional safety support and a quirky seed bomb fin..

Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a brutal 28 km skyrun around Helvellyn with 2700 m of ascent featuring exposed ridgelines, scrambles and technical rock sections. Entry is strictly vetted so only experienced mountain runners should apply.

Take on the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra from Patterdale: 57 km with 3700 m ascent across Lake District ridges. Run anticlockwise over Striding Edge and Swirral Edge on a marked course with support and a wild seed bomb medal.

Run the iconic St Sunday Sky Race in the Lake District, a 29 km mountain trail with 2050 m of ascent across St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells. Fully marked course with tracking, aid stations and a hearty post race meal.

Place Fell 15 in Patterdale is a scenic 15 km trail around Ullswater with about 680 m of ascent, offering semi technical trails and stunning fell views. Part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, it mixes fast runnable sections with testing c..

Classic Lake District ultra races from Coniston offering 100 mile and 50 mile trail challenges across rugged fells and scenic passes. Expect demanding terrain, checkpoints and a true fell running experience for seasoned ultrarunners.

Join Ambleside Sports on 30 July for a sharp fell race from Rydal Park, a short but steep 1.7 mile climb through bracken to a rocky summit outcrop. A BOFRA Championship counter with senior and junior races for all ages.

Run Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra Backwards, a 37 miles loop in the wild North Pennines with about 4800 ft of climb and a 12 hour time limit. Mostly self navigating, the route has checkpoints, event tracking and a finisher mug.