Trail Running calendar near Dumfries 2026-2027

Test your endurance at West Shields Farm by completing a 4.1 mile loop every hour until only one runner remains. This backyard ultra features trail and woodland tracks with team and solo categories.

Experience rugged trail running in the iconic Lake District with five course distances ranging from 9 km to 52 km. Navigate technical fells and glacial lakes starting from the historic village of Grasmere.

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.

A trail half marathon through Lakeland countryside finishing in the park maze, held at Lakeland Maze Farm Park. The event features chip timing, aid stations, medical support and maze entry included with registration.

Trail 10K and Half Marathon through Hamsterley Forest on 20 September 2026, with undulating, well marked routes among pines and clearings. Chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and a serviced event village are provided.

Experience an epic trail adventure through the UNESCO World Heritage Lake District National Park. Choose from four distances ranging from 22km to 184km connecting the region’s stunning valleys and lakes.

Orton Fell Race is a 10 km fell race with 258 m of climb at Orton C of E Primary School on 26 September 2026. The event includes senior and two junior races and accepts teams of three, with junior on the day entries.

Take on the Eskdale Show fell race in the Lake District, a scenic 6.9 km course with 277 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Open to adults and juniors, with easy entry on the day for spontaneous race plans.

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

The Three Shires Fell Race is a 22 km mountain event with 1535 m of climbing. Starting from Tilberthwaite Farm, this classic fell race requires navigational skills and specific safety kit for all participants.

A 24-hour, self-directed trail challenge at Leighton Hall on a 5 km off-road loop. Individual, couples and team entries let participants swap turns, run through the night, and target distance or time-on-feet prizes.

Trail running festival at Dalkeith Country Park on 27 September 2026 offering distances from a family 1 mile to an ultra marathon. Courses use woodland, firm paths and grassy stretches and one well-controlled dog per runner is allowed.

Two long trail ultra options of 104 miles and 50 miles run from Dufton or Croft on Tees to Skinningrove in early October. Both routes are GPS tracked, include staffed food stations and have time limits of 40 hours and 20 hours respectively.

The Backyard Ultra - Isle of Man will take place in Saint John's on Friday 2 October 2026. You can run 7 kilometers.

A four-leg fell running relay in the Lake District Fells held the first Saturday in October, with teams of eight running in pairs over mountain terrain that requires navigation without GPS. Entry is limited to 70 teams and the 2026 fee is £..

Part of the BOFRA Championship, this fell race in West Cumbria features a steep 700 meter climb to the summit of Kirk Fell. Runners compete across junior and senior categories at the historic Wasdale Head Show.

A 57 mile point to point ultramarathon from Glasgow to Edinburgh in October, run mainly on canal towpaths, tarmac and concrete. The race limits entries to 750, features live GPS tracking and checkpoint support with a 16 hour cut off.

Run through Scottish history at the William Wallace Running Festival. Choose between a fast, flat 10km past Stirling Bridge or a family-friendly 1 mile fun run. Both events start and finish at Stirling Cricket Club on 10 October 2026.

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.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. Walkers take part one day and runners the next, with shuttle transport to the start, chip timing and support for Heel and Toe Children's Chari..