Trail Running calendar near Cumnock 2026-2027

A 215 mile ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath with 12 checkpoints, mandatory navigation skills and a 100 hour cut-off. Entry is by application and runners must carry required safety kit.

Trail running from Airthrey Castle at the University of Stirling with five distances from 5 km to 50 km, marked routes, fuel outposts and mandatory kit for the longer routes.

The Lurig Challenge Run will take place in Cushendall on Saturday 8 August 2026. You can run 4 miles.

Join this classic Keswick fell race in the Lake District on Wed 12 Aug 2026 for a lively 4.7 mile trail challenge with 280 m climb and a summit of Latrigg. On the day entries are welcome, fee £5 and runners must be 16 or older.

Join the Keswick Sports Fell Race in the Lake District on Sun 16 Aug 2026 for a punchy 3 mile, 290 m climb course from Fitz Park Cricket Pavilion. Entry on the day and juniors welcome with big prizes for record breakers.

A Lake District fell race from the White Horse Inn covering 6.3 km with 882 m of ascent; entry on the day for runners aged 18 and over with a £5 fee and limited parking at the pub.

A challenging fell race in Northumberland's beautiful countryside. The 5.8km route features 300m of climb and is part of the regional championship. Entry is available on the day.

A 33 km fell race across the Ochil Hills with 1770 m of ascent, starting at Glen Sherrup and finishing at Stirling University. Summit controls mark the route and runners must carry compulsory map, compass, whistle and waterproofs.

A 10th anniversary trail event on the Loch Eck Loop featuring a 52.22 km route with 983 m of ascent. Solo and relay options run on fully signposted trails with checkpoints, refreshments and finisher items.

Run the Borders follows the waymarked Borders Abbey Way around the Scottish Borders, visiting four ruined abbeys. It offers a full 109K, a 50K and a four person relay with checkpoints, drop bags and mandatory kit.

A 10 km marked trail around Bertha Loch and Almondbank with technical and muddy sections, woodland terrain and handcrafted finisher medals. Routes change by season and the August run accompanies a 12 hour lapped event.

A 12 hour trail challenge on a 10 km loop around Bertha Loch where runners go solo or in teams. The event features chip timing with live results, water on course, medics, marked marshalled trails, prizes and medals for finishers.

Seven mile trail race in Carron Valley Forestry on 22 August 2026, run on undulating forestry tracks toward Meikle Bin; chip timed, limited to 200 runners, with proceeds shared between Alzheimer Scotland and Ochils Mountain Rescue Team.

A 21 kilometre trail race around Derwentwater and the surrounding fells in Keswick on 23 August 2026. Single lap, waymarked course with water, toilets and baggage storage; medals and prizes for finishers.

A 44 kilometre trail marathon in Borrowdale, Keswick, taking runners over Scafell Pike. The mountain section is unmarked so navigation, suitable kit and self supplied food and drink are required.

A trail running festival in Devilla Forest on 23 Aug 2026 with one-lap mixed terrain courses from Tulliallan police college. Events include a half marathon, 10km, 5km, junior 5km and a 1.5km family fun run with medals and charity support.

A roughly 10 km trail race around Brodick on the Isle of Arran, mainly on rough footpaths and forestry roads with about 600 feet of ascent. Held under Scottish Athletics rules with a minimum age of 16.

A roughly 5.7 mile off road trail in Cardenden Woods on 23 August 2026 that passes the site of Scotland's last pistol duel. Trail shoes are recommended and every finisher receives a unique medal.

A 21k trail run around Borrowdale based in Keswick, featuring lakeshore trails, woodland singletrack and 550 m of ascent. The course is fully marked, chip timed and supported with hydration and medical cover.

A three-evening summer 5K series around Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park in Edinburgh. Events are chip timed, feature prizes and optional finisher medals, with entries priced at £12 per race or £30 for all three.