Trail Running calendar near Castle Douglas 2026-2027

Tackle the Swirral Grind 850 in Patterdale on 17 July 2026, part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, a pure uphill 6 km blast with 850 m of ascent to the summit. Expect steep paths, easy scrambling and stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sit..

Run the Blades is a summer weekend of trails among towering turbines at Whitelee Wind Farm. Pick 10K, half marathon, 50K or junior mile and celebrate at the Event Village at Turbine 53 with prizes and a spinning medal.

Tackle the Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale, a fierce 28 km ridge run around Helvellyn with 2700 m of ascent. Expect knife edge ridgelines, rock scrambles and strict entry vetting for experienced mountain runners.

Tackle the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale with 57 km and 3700 m of ascent across classic Lake District ridgelines like Striding Edge. Expect rough mountain terrain, technical sections and unforgettable views.

Tackle a technical 29 km Sky Race around St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells in Patterdale on 18 July 2026. Fully waymarked with checkpoints and ITRA points, finishers get a wild flower seed medal and a vegan meal.

Run a scenic 15 km loop with 680 m of ascent around Place Fell from Patterdale on Ullswater. Part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, the fully marked trail features checkpoints, a mid race aid station and eco friendly finish treats.

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..

Montane Lakeland 50 and 100 in Coniston, Cumbria on 24 to 26 July 2026 offers scenic but demanding Lake District loops with big climbs and remote trails. Ideal for experienced ultra runners seeking a classic, rugged long distance challenge.

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.

Take on 12 scenic miles from the Pentlands to Musselburgh beach on 26 July 2026, mixing trails, urban orienteering and road. Entries limited to 275 and must be booked online, with a dramatic compulsory run across the sand to finish.

Take on the classic Ambleside fell race near Rydal Park, a short but sharp climb to a rocky summit set in Lakeland scenery. Open to seniors and juniors with age categories, this BOFRA counter promises a stiff test of speed and stamina.

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 37 mile Isaac’s Tea Trail Ultra Backwards across the North Pennines AONB, a scenic loop with about 4,800 ft of ascent. Solo runners and relay teams tackle rugged trails with checkpoints, marshals and a finishers mug.

Take on Farleton Knott near Kendal on Sunday 2 August 2026, a short but steep 4.2 km fell race with big climbs and great views. Hosted on Dallam Tower Estate and counting for BOFRA, it offers junior and senior races.

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

Race Across Scotland is a 215 mile ultramarathon along the wild Southern Upland Way with major climbs and remote terrain. Limited entry and a strict 100 hour cut off make it a self reliant challenge for experienced ultra runners.

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..