Trail Running calendar near Dumfries 2026-2027

Test your mountain skills at the Langdale Horseshoe, a 21.1 km fell race through some of the Lake District's most challenging terrain. This classic event features over 1450 m of ascent across rocky ground and pathless fells.

Hadrian's Wall Half Marathon is a trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park, following Hadrian's Wall and riverside paths. The 2026 event includes a walkers day and a runners day and supports a local charity..

An annual charity trail 10 km at Eglinton Park in Ayrshire on 11 October 2026, supporting Release Ayrshire for World Mental Health Day. The course is fully marked with marshals, and finishers receive bling and donated home baking.

Chip timed races at Chatelherault Country Park offering 6k, 10k, 16k and 20k routes in Hamilton, with bib collection on race day, measured courses, finisher medals, hydration stations and goody bags.

Two trail races from Shotley Bridge, County Durham, with a **25 km** course and a **53 km** ultra that passes reservoirs, moorland and woods. The 53 km route has three feed stations, mandatory safety kit and live chip timing.

The James Coulson Laxey Fell will take place in Laxey on Saturday 24 October 2026. You can run 13 kilometers.

A hill race from Alva Glen through the Ochils covering 14.6 km with 966 m of climb, visiting summit checkpoints including Ben Cleuch and The Nebit. Registration is at Alva Scout Hall and basic facilities and prize categories are provided.

Experience a 38 mile ultramarathon or team relay through the scenic landscape of Jedburgh. Enjoy a fully marked course with electronic timing, professional support stations, and a welcoming post race meal for all finishers.

Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.

Trail Outlaws stages Dark Skies Run @ Wooler in Northumberland with fully marked trails, stocked check points and options for a Trail 10k or a Half Marathon. Entry fees shown range from £25 to £36.

Trail runs and a sport trail from Jenkins Field in Glenridding around Helvellyn and Ullswater. Multiple distances are well marked and marshalled with age and time limits, local logistics and basic safety measures in place.

Scenic trail half marathon around Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve near South Queensferry. Chip timed event with a finisher's medal and an optional £1 donation to South Queensferry RNLI.

A waymarked lakeside event around Ullswater offering a *20 mile* low level route or a *24 mile* Challenge with higher fell sections, staffed checkpoints and a written route description for participants.

A ten mile road race around Derwent Water on 1 November 2026, organised by Keswick AC with Race HQ at Keswick School, tarmac roads, refreshments midrace and first aid provision.

Trail running on scenic Ullswater shores with 10 km and 14 km options, steamer transfers when possible, compulsory kit checks, and contingency routes if boats cannot sail.

Trail event at Grizedale Forest on 1 November 2026 offering marked, chip-timed 5K and 10K loops with GPX files and the option to run with up to two dogs on wide forest paths.

Tackle a scenic but testing fell race in Dunnerdale, Lake District: 8 km with a 550 m climb over rugged hills. Pre entry only, join solo or as a three person team for a classic Broughton Mills Village Hall start.

The Narradale Fell Race will take place in Sulby on Saturday 7 November 2026. You can run 20 kilometers.

A three hour team endurance event at Charlton Hall Estate, Alnwick on 7 November 2026. Teams of five with at least two female members rotate between BikeErg and running while the event includes live DJs, food, drink and a festival atmospher..

A six hour night race on 7 November 2026 where runners cover as many 5 km off road laps as possible. Solo and three person relay options share a tented base with space for kit, food and support, plus music and lighting on site.