Trail Running calendar near Dumfries 2026-2027

Embark on a self supported 300km ultra race following the famous Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay. Experience three National Parks and 6500m of ascent in this epic trans-country crossing.

Cross the Lake District National Park on this 100km ultra following the iconic Coast to Coast route. Experience 3500m of ascent from St Bees to Shap with professional support and aid stations along the way.

Experience the beauty of the Lake District with trail runs around Grasmere Water and Rydal Caves. This canicross friendly event offers chip timed 5km and 10km routes through a landscape of fells and mountains.

Experience an 11 km trail run through the spectacular scenery of Swaledale and Fremington Edge. This marked course features technical trails and mining hushes with a scenic finish along Arkle Beck.

Enjoy an out and back run or walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell. Choose between six, ten, or thirteen miles of scenic trails and paths with legendary post race refreshments at the village hall.

The DalesRunner 20 is an 18.3 km hilly trail run near Reeth, featuring steep climbs and technical descents on single-track paths. Mandatory kit is required for this fully marked course, which includes post race refreshments. The event is li..

Experience a traditional 11 km fell race through the rough terrain of Bollihope Carrs in Co. Durham. Navigate a 380m climb to two summits using map and compass skills in this limited entry event.

Experience a traditional 8.5 mile fell race in Braithwaite featuring 3500 feet of ascent across three peaks. This non GPS event follows FRA rules and offers a classic navigation challenge through the English landscape.

Tartan Warrior on 28 March 2026 at Fit Body Farm in Kilmaurs, Ayrshire features a 3km British OCR Championship course, plus a 400m sprint and 4 x 100m mixed relay. Tackle an award winning venue with streams, hills and 30 plus obstacles for..

Cross the north of England through three National Parks on this spectacular coast to coast journey. Choose from four distances ranging from 55km to a full 300km traverse through iconic mountains and moors.

Follow Wainwrights famous coast to coast route on this 55km ultra through the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales. Experience a self sufficient journey from Kirkby Stephen to the historic Richmond Castle.

Explore the scenic forest tracks of Whinlatter Top with 9 km or 12 km trail runs. This chip timed event offers wide runnable paths and is open to runners with or without dogs.

A multi-distance running event at Chatelherault Country Park in Hamilton on 29 March 2026, organised by Up and Running Events, offering 6 km, 10 km and 16 km options with tickets available.

The annual Round the Grounds returns to the trail paths of Heriot-Watt University's campus. Choose from a 5k race or a Kids Fun Run, with both offering a scenic multi-terrain experience. It's a popular end-of-semester event with entry avail..

The Manx Mountain Marathon will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.

Classic Lake District fell run from New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, a sharp 3.5 mile course with 2100 ft of climbing over rough rock and moor. Day entries welcome; bring map, compass and waterproofs for this high country test.

Experience a 10 km multi-terrain race through undulating roads and Setmurthy Woods starting from Cockermouth School. All finishers receive an Easter Egg and can enjoy professional chip timing on this scenic course.

A ticketed running event in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh on 5 April 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon, with all distances held at the park on the same day.

Experience an evening fell race in Ambleside featuring 6.4 km of flagged trails and 330 metres of ascent. This scenic out and back route climbs from Rothay Park to the Loughrigg summit for a classic Lake District running experience.

Experience trail running through the North Pennines AONB and UNESCO Global Geopark with eco friendly events starting from the historic market town of Stanhope.