Trail Running calendar near Cumnock 2026-2027

A 15.6 km, 870 m route around Thornthwaite combining flagged forest tracks and open fell checkpoints, held to raise funds for Thornthwaite Church.

A varied-terrain 10 km race in Arrochar, Argyll on 19 Sep 2026 with chip timing, a finisher medal, and prize categories including local and veteran awards. The route mixes forestry roads, woodland paths and a lakeside pavement with views of..

Charity 5K and 10K through woodland trails around Maggies Pond at Maggie's Forth Valley in Larbert, with fundraising pages and a suggested £100 sponsorship target.

Trail running across the Lake District National Park linking the 13 valleys, with routes from 21 km up to 184.3 km and ITRA points available.

Trail ultras across the Ochil Hills with 30 and 50 mile options plus a limited 100 mile event. Marked routes, chip timing, GPS tracking, checkpoints with water and drop-bag support; finishers receive medals and category prizes.

The North Barrule will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run 3 miles.

A 30 km hill race with 1600 m ascent from Traquair House to Broughton Ales, limited to 250 entrants with strict mandatory emergency kit and checkpoint rules.

Point-to-point half marathon along the Water of Leith from Balerno to Leith, limited to 200 runners, chip timed with fundraising for the Water of Leith Conservation Trust.

Trail running festival at Dalkeith Country Park on 27 September 2026 with distances from a family mile to an ultra, Canicross option and live chip timing.

On 27 September 2026 the Floors Castle Trail Race offers 10km, 5km and a Junior 3km through the castle grounds and woodlands, with a race village on the main lawn and a finish line in front of Floors Castle.

MapRun navigation event at Braithwaite Institute in the Lake District on 27 Sep 2026. Category O event using MapRun; pre-entry via SiEntries (£7) or entry on the day (£10). Minimum age 14 with 14–17 year olds accompanied by an adult.

A Backyard Ultra in Cumbria with a 6.706 km loop every hour, runnable trails and Lake District views, with camping and self supported aid on site.

Off-road races around Kielder Water on the weekend of 3 to 4 October 2026, including marathon, half, 10K, gravel duathlon and junior races with on-site services.

3 Oct 2026 OCR at Wheatrig Farm featuring a 3km with about 25 obstacles and a 400m sprint with 12 obstacles; youth and competitive divisions, limited entries.

A family-friendly mud run at Chatelherault Country Park featuring a 1 km children's course and a 5 km family course with obstacles and water hazards.

Trail runs at Dodd Wood offering 8K and 5K marked, chip timed courses where dogs run on a harness and most sections allow two dogs per runner.

A fell race at Wasdale Head on 10 October 2026 that climbs to Kirk Fell over 2.4 miles with about 700 m ascent. Age groups run from Under 12 to Seniors and specific waterproof kit is compulsory.

A 57 miles ultramarathon from Glasgow to Edinburgh along canals and towpaths, with GPS tracking, mandatory kit requirements and a 16 hour cut off. The event has 750 places and is scheduled for October 2026 and October 2027.

Multi-distance running in Stirling on 10 October 2026, featuring 70 km and 50 km ultras, a flat 10 km out and back, and a traffic free 1 mile for young runners.

A trail running festival in Aberfoyle on 10 October 2026 that marks its third edition, featuring the returning half marathon and a 63 km ultra across multiple race options.