Trail Running calendar near Castle Douglas 2026-2027

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a technically demanding 28 km sky race in the Lake District, featuring 2700m of ascent and five graded scrambles on the Helvellyn Massif. Entry requires proof of advanced climbing or scrambling skills, as a..

The Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a 57 km Sky Extra race in the Lake District. With 3,700 m of ascent, it traverses five iconic ridges, including Striding Edge. No vetting is required, and the fee covers full support and tracking.

A 29 km sky race with 2050 m of ascent in the Lake District's Eastern Fells. This technical mountain trail event is designed as an entry point to skyrunning, featuring fully marked routes and support checkpoints. The course takes runners ov..

A 15km trail race around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater's shores. With 680m of ascent and semi-technical trails, it features an aid station and checkpoints. This race is part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend.

Head to the historic grounds of Callendar Park in Falkirk for a summer trail run. Choose from a 5km, 10km, or half marathon distance on flowing trails through parkland and woodland. It's a Canicross-friendly event with chip timing and a fin..

Join the Pete Bland 50th Kentmere Horseshoe on Sun 19 Jul 2026 in the Lake District for a challenging 19.8 km course with 1006 m of climb around classic Lakeland tops. Pre entry required; refreshments and parking at Kentmere Village Hall.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..

The Montane Lakeland 50 and 100 are ultra trail races in the Lake District. The 100 mile route has 6300m of ascent and a 40 hour limit, while the 50 mile has 3000m and 24 hours. Both require navigation skills and have checkpoints with suppo..

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race on Saturday 25 July 2026 at Beetham Sports Field, a 9.3 km route with 283 m of climb that rewards grit with stunning views. Entry on the day, plus junior sports day races and parking on site.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.

A mixed-terrain, just-under-12-mile urban orienteering run from the Hillend ski centre and Allermuir Hill down to Musselburgh harbour beach, featuring mandatory checkpoints, varied paths and a final stretch across sand to the finish.

A classic BOFRA fell race at Ambleside Sports, tackling a steep 1.7-mile course with 800 feet of climb. The event features races for multiple age groups and is a championship counter. It's held at Rydal Park as part of the larger sports day..

Join the Heart Of The Lakes Rydal Round, a scenic Lake District fell run of 9 miles with 915 m climb around Rydal Park. Entry is on the day and the race opens Ambleside Sports; sports field admission applies.

Run the historic Isaac's Tea Trail, a 37-mile loop through the North Pennines AONB and UNESCO Geopark. Navigate a mix of farmland, riverside paths, and moorland with a 12-hour limit, entering as a solo runner or a three-person team.

A traditional fell race on Farleton Knott near Kendal, featuring a 2.6-mile course with 750 feet of climb. It includes multiple junior age categories and counts towards the BOFRA Championship. Parking is available for a small fee.

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

Race Across Scotland is a 215-mile ultramarathon traversing Scotland's entire Southern Upland Way from coast to coast. With 12 checkpoints and a 100-hour cutoff, it demands self-sufficiency and navigational skill. The event has strict manda..

Challenge yourself to a scenic 17 km Lake District fell race with about 906 m of ascent across classic high ground around Grey Friar and Old Man. Pre entry only via SI Entries from 14 April and all proceeds support Alzheimer's Research UK.

Run a scenic 13 mile Lakeland route from Lowther Castle across Askham Fell and Lowther Valley, including a ford of the River Lowther. A challenging and rewarding trail and fell mix on Sunday 9 August 2026 with proceeds to Eden Valley Hospic..

A trail running festival at Tulliallan castle grounds with marked, marshalled off road routes across multiple distances, including a 1.5 km family run. Organised by Scurry Events, finishers receive a medal and some proceeds support local ch..