Trail Running calendar near Dumfries 2026-2027

The Morland Marathon is a 30-mile trail event on March 8, 2026. It features a partially self-navigated route suitable for trail runners and walkers.

A roughly 5k trail race at Hamsterley Forest on 8 March 2026 with mud, hills and obstacles; dogs are welcome and veterinary and canine first aid cover are provided. Teams of five compete for Top Dogz awards based on aggregate time.

Carrock Fell Race on Sunday 8 March 2026 in the Lake District is a 9 km fell race with 500 m climb that starts and finishes at Calebreck Farm. The unmarked route links checkpoints at Carrock Fell and High Pike and entry is on the day.

A 7.2 km fell race in the Lake District with 543 m of ascent, using the traditional route to Causey Pike summit. The course is partly marked, run under FRA rules, and requires full kit plus a mandatory base layer.

Scenic trail races at Leighton Hall include a flowing 10k through farmland and reedbeds and a 21k half marathon with estuary and Lake District views. Earlybird places are limited and dogs are not permitted.

The Braids Hill Race is a scenic cross-country event on the rolling hills of southern Edinburgh. Runners can choose a 5k or 10k looped course with views of the city skyline. The event includes a prize-giving and is popular with club runners..

Trail runs around Alnwick Castle feature routes through Hulne Park and the Priory in two distances. The event uses live chip timing, includes a finisher medal and refreshments, and donates part of each entry to NE Youth.

A 15 km BM fell race at Muncaster Castle on 15 March 2026 with rough, navigational terrain and two River Esk crossings. Entry is on the day only, cash only, minimum age 18, and full compulsory kit is required.

The Mount Karrin will take place in Sulby on Sunday 15 March 2026. You can run 9 miles.

A Category AS fell race near Ingram, covering 8 km / 5 miles with significant ascent, held at Bulby’s Wood car park. Entry is on the day only for £5 and the event is part of the North East Fell Running Championship.

Jarrett's Jaunt is a Lake District fell race from Wath Brow Bridge, with rugged trails, steep climbs and great views. About 9 km with 440 m ascent, the handicap format gives a fun competitive test and pre entry is required.

The Pendulum is a demanding fell race over 11 miles in the Cheviot Hills. Participants must conquer both Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot, facing over 3,600 feet of ascent. This event includes a timed course, mandatory kit, and a finisher med..

A 20 kilometres circular trail around Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria, set within high fell scenery. The fully marked undulating route mixes lakeshore paths, rocky and grassy tracks and woodland singletrack.

A 300 km self-supported ultra race following Wainwright's classic Coast to Coast route across northern England. Starting at St Bees and finishing in Robin Hood's Bay, the journey traverses three National Parks with around 6,500m of ascent.

The Lakes Traverse is a 100km ultra following Wainwright's famous Coast to Coast route across the Lake District. This point-to-point adventure from St Bees to Shap offers fully stocked aid stations and traverses iconic fells and valleys.

A Lake District weekend at The Showfield, Grasmere, with trail runs on Saturday and duathlons on Sunday. Routes include 5 km and 10 km options that pass Grasmere Water and Rydal Water; the event is canicross friendly.

An 11 km, fully marked trail race around Fremington Edge and Swaledale with a very steep ascent and technical descents; GPX and map available, mandatory waterproofs and basic safety kit required, entrants must be 16 or older.

Join the Daffodil Run & Walk on Saturday 28 March 2026, a scenic 13 mile out and back from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell. Suitable for walkers and runners, the route is signposted with drink stations and refreshments in Pooley Village Hall.

A marked, single-track trail race around Reeth in the Yorkshire Dales featuring steep ascents, technical descents and mining hushes, mandatory safety kit, stocked aid stations and GPX route files. Entry is limited and age restricted.

A medium-length BM fell race near Frosterley on 28 March 2026, about 10.5–11 km with 380 m ascent. The unmarked route requires map and compass, full FRA kit is mandatory, and entry is limited to 50 runners.