Trail Running calendar near Dumfries 2025-2026

Circumnavigate Lake Windermere in THE LAP, a fully way marked 47 mile trail ultra for runners and walkers with a 24 hour limit. Expect stunning lake and fell scenery, stocked aid stations and a locally sourced finisher meal and medal.

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the River Ayr Way Challenge, a stunning 40 mile ultra along Scotland's River Ayr on 12 September 2026. Expect rolling countryside, a coastal finish, and a friendly field of runners from across the UK.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

The Old Crown Round on 12 Sep 2026 is a tough 36 km Lake District fell race with 2200 m of climbing across pathless open fell, so navigation skills are essential. Pre entry via SiEntries is required and teams are welcome.

Tackle classic Lake District mountain navigation in mid September with three tough courses from 15 km to 29 km and hefty climbs. Applicants are vetted for fell running experience and pre entry is required; pairs welcome on the short course.

The Spirit of Axnfell will take place in Isle of Man on Sunday 13 September 2026. You can run 32 kilometers.

Challenge the Yorkshire Three Peaks in a scenic 70 km or 100 km ultra near Hawes, North Yorkshire on 19 to 20 September 2026. Limited to 120 runners, Ranger Ultras provides strong support for a memorable autumn mountain race.

Tackle the Pen Y Ghent Ultra, a 50 km trail in the Yorkshire Dales that climbs Pen Y Ghent with 1280 m of ascent on classic Cam Road trails. Limited entries, staffed checkpoints and hot finishers facilities make it a rewarding fell challeng..

Tackle a 50 km trail through the dramatic Cheviot hills from Wooler, crossing Humbleton Hill, St Cuthbert's Way and the Cheviot over rocky trails, woods and open moorland. GPS navigation is required and a tracker is provided.

Run the Lake District on 19 September 2026 with Maverick Lakes X Trail in Grasmere, choosing from 9 km to 52 km across rugged fells, technical climbs and lakeside trails. A great day out for trail runners with proceeds supporting Fix the Fe..

Tackle the Thornthwaite Round in the Lake District on 19 Sep 2026, a scenic fell race of 15.6 km with 871 m of climb across forest tracks and open fell. Friendly entries on the day and homemade tea await finishers.

Explore Lake District fells and lakes at 13 Valleys Ultra, choosing distances from 22 km to 180 km to suit every trail runner. Fully way marked with ITRA points and Western States qualifier status.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the Orton Fell Race on Saturday 26 September 2026 in Orton, Cumbria. A punchy 10 km with about 258 m of climb welcomes seniors and juniors for a lively community race with teams and on the day entry.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race at Eskdale Showfield on 26 Sep 2026, 4.3 miles with 909 ft of climbing across scenic, testing terrain. Entry on the day from £5, juniors welcome and free parking makes it a great family day out.

The North Barrule will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Explore Dalkeith Country Park on 27 September 2026 for the Wild Deer Scottish Festival Trail Runs, offering distances from a family mile to a 32.5 mile ultra and welcoming Canicross. Finishers get a medal, event merch and live chip timing.

The Charm Bracelet is a scenic ultramarathon with 50 and 100 mile options finishing in Skinningrove. Enjoy moorland and coastal trails along the Pennine Way with checkpoint support, GPS tracking and a finisher medal.

Tough fell race at Wasdale Head on Saturday 10 October 2026, climbing to the summit of Kirk Fell over 3.8 km with 700 m of ascent. Day only entry, low fees and compulsory waterproof kit make this a classic high energy fell challenge.

The Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra is a 57 mile point to point run linking the cities via canals and towpaths. Take in the Falkirk Wheel and Union Canal while testing endurance with live tracking and chip timing.

Join the William Wallace Running Festival on 10 Oct 2026 in Stirling for scenic routes past the Wallace Monument and other historic sights. Choices span a 1 mile fun run to 70 km with solo or relay teams and a lively finish at Stirling.