Trail Running calendar near Dumfries 2026-2027

A community 5K run through Stenkrith Park and over the Millennium Bridge in Kirkby Stephen on 13 June 2027. The event includes a warm up at Basecamp, food and music and donates proceeds to the Northern Viaduct Trust.

A historic 96-mile ultra along the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Fort William, limited to 300 runners with entries opening 1st October.

A single lap 5k muddy obstacle course through The Meadows in Edinburgh with staggered wave starts, a minimum age of 13 and event support from Cancer Research UK.

Summer trail runs at Chopwell Woods with 5, 10 and 15 mile routes, live chip timing, canicross access and a post-run medal, buffet and drink.

A 54 mile Lake District mountain ultra linking four 3,000 foot peaks with 15,000 ft of climbing and a 24 hour limit, starting and finishing in Keswick.

A trail running event in Teesdale on 4 July 2027 offering 3.5, 9 and 15 mile waymarked routes over rolling, off road terrain. The event includes marshals, aid stations, finish mementos, free photos and optional post-run yoga.

Fell race in Keswick on 4 July 2027 covering 15.4 km with 960 m ascent from Keswick Cricket Club, with on day entry for adults.

Five mile countryside race from Carnforth High School on field paths, trails and canal towpath with on the night entry; proceeds support a local youth charity.

The Race for Life Pretty Muddy Newcastle will take place in Newcastle upon Tyne on Saturday 10 July 2027. You can run 5 kilometers.

Ambleside trail event on 10 July 2027 offering 100km, 55km, 23km and 14km courses with waymarked routes, tracking for the ultras and compulsory kit checks.

57 km mountain race in the Lake District with 3,700 m ascent, technical ridgelines and edges, GPS tracking, ITRA/UTMB points and a minimum age of 19.

Technical sky race on Helvellyn in the Lake District: 28 km with 2700 m ascent, strict vetting and required rock-climbing experience, minimum age 19.

A classic 29 km SkyRace in the Lake District with 2050 m ascent, marked mountain trails, manned checkpoints, electronic timing, and safety support.

A coastal double marathon event on 28-29 August 2027 starting in Berwick upon Tweed and finishing in North Berwick. Routes include 84 km, 42 km and a 10 mile option with signed trails, GPS tracking, staffed rest stops, catering and camping.

A circular 17.5 km mountain race in Southern Galloway with 800 m ascent, winter conditions, mandatory kit and marshalled checkpoints, organised in aid of local mountain rescue.

A single day ultra of 31.3 miles from Innerleithen to Edinburgh Airport, Day 2 of the nine day MTC SCOTIA series with limited entries and mandatory kit and tracking.

A one day Mount to Coast ultra from Travelodge Edinburgh Airport to Travelodge Perth, Day 3 of the MTC SCOTIA series, with limited entry, mandatory kit and competitor tracking.

A single day *38 mile* ultra from Gretna Green to Penrith, the MTC Boggart is Day 1 of the thirteen day MTC ALBION series. Entries are limited and the event enforces a minimum 4.0 mph average with a specified mandatory kit list.

A 38.1 mile ultra from Lancaster to Wigan that is Day 3 of the MTC ALBION end to end series, limited to 40 entrants. The event includes checkpoint food, a mandatory kit list, tracking with SOS and a bespoke finisher medal.