Trail Running calendar near Dumfries 2026-2027

A supported 37 mile mountain trail along the Pennine Way from Teesdale to Alston, passing High Cup Nick, Crossfell and several staffed checkpoints.

A 5 km obstacle event at Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy, on 9 May 2027. The grass-start course loops through parkland with steep hills and obstacles; participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.

A 50-mile point-to-point trail from Kendal to Preston on 15 May 2027 with seven checkpoints, mandatory kit, participant tracking and a 13 hour cut-off. Pre-registration only, entry fee £95 and registration closes 9 May.

Three mixed terrain distances around Derwent Reservoir in May, including a closed road 10 mile lap; canicross is allowed on the 5 km and 5 mile routes.

A multi sport outdoor festival in Keswick from 21 to 23 May 2027 featuring swim, bike, run, hike, triathlon and adventure races, with loch water safety, onsite medical cover and sustainability measures such as no single use cups.

A long May fell race of about 37 miles and 10,000 feet of ascent, visiting Helvellyn, Scafell Pike and Coniston before returning to Great Langdale. The race began in 1988 after a 1987 test year.

Trail races around Hulne Park near Alnwick Castle with 5k, 10k, half marathon and junior 2k options, chip timing and finisher medals. Entries are limited and the event is hosted by Northumberland Estate.

A 104 mile trail ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way with 4611 m of ascent, live GPS tracking and UTMB and ITRA points. The field is limited to 250 places and strict mandatory kit, checkpoint and pacer rules apply.

A 38 km mountain skyrace with 2800 m ascent across technical single track trails in the Lake District, starting from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn. No vetting is required and the maximum allowed time is 12 hours.

Multi distance trail event in the Southern Lake District on 5-6 June 2027 based in Kendal. Distances range from 10K to a 100 km loop that passes Garburn Pass and Lake Windermere, with staffed rest stops and camping options.

Trail running around Coniston Water with scenic, well marked circuits offering 10k and 16k options, marshals, live event village and live online results.

A 56 mile point to point ultramarathon on the Southern Upland Way from St Johns Town of Dalry to Moffat with 2447m ascent, 400 places, a 20 hour cut off and mandatory kit plus live GPS tracking.

Trail runs in Pooley Bridge on 5 June 2027 with 10 km and half marathon routes, chip timing, finisher medal, and support for Patterdale Mountain Rescue.

Grasmere Gallop features waymarked trail races at Grasmere Showground on Saturday 5 June 2027, with distances from a family 5.7 km up to a full marathon, plus a Nordic Walk option and free finish-line photography.

On June 6, 2027 at Hopetoun Estate, Spartan Scotland stages Sprint, Super, Beast and a kids race, with an option to attempt the Trifecta in one day.

Trail races around Coniston Water with marathon, half, 10k and 5k routes, marked and marshalled, plus an event village with food, music and race commentary.

A three day multi day ultra running challenge along the Cumbria Way in the Lake District, from Ulverston to Carlisle with overnight stays in Great Langdale and Keswick. Small group format with bag transfer and a host accompanying the team.

An evening route within The Yomp weekend in Kirkby Stephen, the La Sportiva Sunset Stroll is one of six events held at Pennine View Park and forms part of a volunteer-run festival that raises funds for local charities.

A 5k obstacle course at Strathclyde Country Park on Saturday 12 June 2027 where participants climb, crawl and slide while raising funds for cancer research. Open to people aged 13 and over with a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A 65 km fell ultra around Eden and the Yorkshire Dales with 1500 m of ascent, three feed stations and GPS tracking for safety. Entry is by pre-registration only.