Trail Running calendar near Cumnock 2025-2026

The Sale Fell Race, organized by Cumberland Fell Runners, is a challenging fell running event taking place on November 22, 2025, at Sale Fell near Wythop Mill. The race features a main route of 3.7 miles with an elevation gain of 900 feet, alongside junior races for various age categories. Participa..

The Hermitage Trail Runs, held at the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill, offer 10km and 5km trail races along with a 1.2km festive fun run. These off-road events feature clearly marked, marshaled one-lap courses starting at the Hermitage of Braid house, with challenging routes ascending and desc..

The Crag Fell Handicap Race, organized by the Cumberland Fell Runners, is a challenging fell running event set in Bleach Green, Ennerdale. This race features a distance of 2.5 miles with an elevation gain of 1345 feet, making it a Category AS race. Participants must prepare adequately with essential..

The Cairnsmore Hill Race, organized by the Galloway Mountain Rescue Team, is a challenging winter hill running event held in the Southern Galloway mountains near Newton Stewart, Scotland. The race covers a circular 17.5 km (11 miles) route with 800 meters (2560 feet) of ascent, starting and finishin..

The Acorn South By Five event at Bellahouston Park is part of a signature 5km running series held across six Glasgow parks over 12 weeks. Runners can participate in individual races or the full series, with five out of six races required to complete the challenge and earn the title "Fiver." The Bell..

The Brampton Trail Run is a 7-kilometre trail race held on the edge of Brampton, Cumbria. The course features an undulating, mostly off-road route with varied terrain and scenic views, making it a great way to start the new year. Participants are advised to wear trail shoes due to potentially muddy..

The Vogrie Country Park (Tyne Valley) event is a family-friendly trail running festival featuring 10km, 5km, and 1.6km fun runs. Set in the scenic Tyne Valley countryside, the course includes mixed terrain paths through woodlands and estate grounds, with the start and finish located in front of a Vi..

The North Lakes Half Marathon & 10KM is a road running event held in the scenic Lorton Valley near Cockermouth, UK. Scheduled for February 8, 2026, the race features two distances: a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 10km (6.2 miles). The routes start and finish near Cockermouth Town Centre, primaril..

The Whinlatter Moon Runner is a 10k head torch trail race held in Whinlatter Forest Park, Keswick, Cumbria. This night-time event offers a unique running experience, blending the wild and peaceful atmosphere of the forest after dark. The fully marked, hilly course features a mix of hard-packed grave..

The Culzean Castle Trail Runs, held at the scenic Culzean Castle and Country Park in Ayrshire, Scotland, offer a variety of trail running distances suitable for different ages and abilities. Participants can choose from a 5km run (ages 11+), a 10km run (ages 15+), or a half marathon (ages 17+). The..

The Scurry Around Corstorphine Hill 2026 is a trail running event held in Edinburgh, featuring 10km and 5km races along with a 1km family fun run. The courses are off-road, clearly marked, and marshalled, starting opposite the Leonardo Murrayfield Hotel and winding through challenging routes around..

The John Muir Way Ultra Marathon is a 50km race held along the scenic John Muir Way on Scotland's East Coast, specifically through East Lothian. The course features stunning coastal stretches, rural landscapes, and woodland trails, passing through historic towns and villages such as Aberlady, Gullan..

The Buttermere Trail Race is a scenic 20-kilometre trail run held in Buttermere Village, Cumbria, set within the stunning Buttermere Valley. The course is a single, undulating loop around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water, featuring diverse terrain including lakeshore trails, rocky paths,..

The Northern Traverse® is a challenging 300km self-supported ultra race held in northern England. Starting at St Bees Seafront on the west coast, the course follows Wainwright’s iconic Coast to Coast route, crossing three National Parks and finishing at Robin Hood’s Bay on the east coast. The route..

Lakes Traverse® 2026 is a challenging 100km ultra running event across the Lake District National Park, starting at St Bees Seafront on the west coast. The course follows Wainwright's Coast to Coast route, traversing scenic and rugged terrain including Ennerdale, Borrowdale, Grasmere Common, Griseda..

The Heart of Granite is a challenging 20-mile (32 km) circular race held in the Galloway Mountains, starting and finishing at Caldons Old Campsite in Glen Trool, Newton Stewart, Scotland. The course features 1850 meters of ascent and passes notable landmarks such as Curleywee, Rig of Jarkness, the M..

Bruce's Crown Race is a challenging 46-mile team event held in Caldons, near Glentrool in Galloway, Scotland. Teams of 2 to 4 participants traverse three hill ranges—the Minnigaff Hills, Rhinns of Kells, and the Awful Hand—climbing over 4000 meters. The course offers stunning 360-degree views, inclu..

Beecraigs Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Beecraigs Country Park in West Lothian, Scotland. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, with each loop featuring forest trails, gravel paths, and undulating woodland tracks with about 150m elevation. The race continu..

The Run Mhor Hidden Glen 10K is a scenic trail race held at Monachyle Mhor Hotel in Balquhidder, Scotland. Voted Best 10K in Scotland and 3rd Best in the UK in 2020, the course starts on tarmac before transitioning to trail paths along Loch Doine and deep into Monachyle Glen, featuring some muddy an..

The Scone Palace Trail Runs, held at the historic Scone Palace near Perth, Scotland, offer 5km and 10km trail running events suitable for all fitness levels. The 10km route features scenic views of the palace grounds and a lap around Perth Racecourse. The event is canicross-friendly, allowing one co..