Trail Running calendar near Dalmellington 2026-2027

Approx 11 km guided trail run around the Greenock Cut starting from Overton Road at Papermill Road; head torch and trail shoes required, no dogs or under 18s.

A 17 mile Borrowdale fell race with about 2000 m ascent, starting and finishing in Rosthwaite, limited to 350 runners and requiring prior fell-race experience.

A 12 hour ultra on a roughly 4 km loop at Dean Castle Country Park with both solo and team relay options, chip timing, a medal, and on site facilities.

Donkey Brae Races in Aberdour on 02 August 2026 offers a 7 mile coastal race, a 2 mile village route and a c.1 km fun run, plus a village market, on-course hydration and medals for all finishers.

A short fell race at Steel End Farm, Thirlmere in the Lake District covering 4 km with 400 m of climb. Day entry is available free, minimum age 16, and the race carries FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance.

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

A 215 mile coast to coast ultra along the Southern Upland Way with 12 checkpoints, a 100 hour cut off and entry by application for experienced, self-navigating runners.

Trail running from 5 km to 52.8 km around Airthrey Castle and the Ochil Hills with marked courses, aid outposts and mandatory kit for longer routes.

Part of the Heart of the Glens Festival, the Lurig Challenge Run is a 3.8 mile off road race to the summit of Lurig and back; trail shoes advised, age 16 or older.

Three distances around Balloch Castle Country Park and Loch Lomond with chip timing, measured courses, finishers medals, hydration stations and free race photos. Age limits apply for 5k and 10k and on the day entries are usually available.

A mainly pathless hill race of about 2.3 miles with 750 ft ascent held during the Kinross Show, organised by Kinross Road Runners.

A 10 km obstacle course in the grounds of Muncaster Castle in the Lake District, featuring mud, river wades, obstacles and wooded climbs; the event includes a celebratory dinner and a weekend of camping or indoor accommodation.

Weekend off-road running around Bowhill Estate with 5K, 10K, 25K and 50K options plus camping and prizes.

Fell race in Keswick covering 7.6 km with 280 m ascent to Latrigg summit, entry on the day for £5.

Fully off road 10 km trail race at Rock UK, Newcastleton on 15 August 2026 with forest tracks, singletrack, technical downhills and a marked marshalled course.

A long hill race on 15 August 2026 covering 26.07km with 1438m ascent across East and West Lomond. The unwaymarked route follows checkpoints, requires navigation and mandatory kit, and offers prize categories and a GPX file.

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.

Two short hill races on the grassy slopes of Cademuir Hill near Peebles, with 3 km and 6 km options and age-category prizes.

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 NIMRA short distance hill race at Scrabo Country Park on 20 August 2026: 6.35 km over two forested laps with 280 m ascent and a 120-entry limit.