Trail Running calendar near Dumfries 2026-2027

Choose from a 5k, 10k, or half marathon on a scenic route through Edinburgh's Holyrood Park. The course includes laps around landmarks like Arthur's Seat on mixed terrain. Dogs are welcome to run alongside participants.

Experience an out and back fell race from St Johns Chapel to the 700m summit of Chapelfelltop. This 7 km course features rough terrain and 400 m of ascent for runners with navigation skills.

A multi-terrain festival centred on a 15 km race with significant climbs and a long downhill finish, plus junior loops and a tots dash, organised under UK Athletics rules with open and local prize categories.

Tackle the Blisco Dash in the Lake District from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, an exhilarating 8 km / 5 miles fell race climbing 609 m for breathtaking views and a real test of legs. Entry on the day only and teams are welcome.

Experience a pure vertical challenge with this 6km uphill race in Patterdale. Tackle a steep 850m ascent to the summit of Helvellyn via the iconic Swirral Edge in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Experience a unique trail running event at the UK's largest onshore wind farm. Choose from several distances across a scenic weekend featuring robust routes and a vibrant event village near Glasgow.

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a technically demanding 28 km sky race in the Lake District, featuring 2700m of ascent and five graded scrambles on the Helvellyn Massif. Entry requires proof of advanced climbing or scrambling skills, as a..

The Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a 57 km Sky Extra race in the Lake District. With 3,700 m of ascent, it traverses five iconic ridges, including Striding Edge. No vetting is required, and the fee covers full support and tracking.

Experience skyrunning in a UNESCO World Heritage Site with this 29 km mountain race featuring 2050 meters of ascent. The course offers technical trails over St Sunday Crag and the Eastern fells of the Lake District.

Experience a beautiful 15km trail race around the base of Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater. This semi technical route offers 680m of ascent through a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a seed bomb medal for all finishers.

Experience a historic category AM fell race through the Yorkshire Dales. This 11 km route climbs 600 m to the summit of Ingleborough and back as part of the annual Ingleton Gala day.

Head to the historic grounds of Callendar Park in Falkirk for a summer trail run. Choose from a 5km, 10km, or half marathon distance on flowing trails through parkland and woodland. It's a Canicross-friendly event with chip timing and a fin..

Join the Pete Bland 50th Kentmere Horseshoe on Sun 19 Jul 2026 in the Lake District for a challenging 19.8 km course with 1006 m of climb around classic Lakeland tops. Pre entry required; refreshments and parking at Kentmere Village Hall.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..

Experience a premier trail running event through the Lakeland fells with 50 and 100 mile courses. Run through spectacular scenery on a route consisting almost entirely of public bridleways and footpaths.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race on Saturday 25 July 2026 at Beetham Sports Field, a 9.3 km route with 283 m of climb that rewards grit with stunning views. Entry on the day, plus junior sports day races and parking on site.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.

Scurry to the Sea is a unique 12 mile run from the Pentland Hills to the coast. The route offers a mix of cross country, urban paths, and road running, finishing on Musselburgh beach.

A classic BOFRA fell race at Ambleside Sports, tackling a steep 1.7-mile course with 800 feet of climb. The event features races for multiple age groups and is a championship counter. It's held at Rydal Park as part of the larger sports day..

Join the Heart Of The Lakes Rydal Round, a scenic Lake District fell run of 9 miles with 915 m climb around Rydal Park. Entry is on the day and the race opens Ambleside Sports; sports field admission applies.