Trail Running calendar near Dumfries 2026-2027

This trail race on 2 May 2026 features a 9 km mixed-terrain course that includes a steep climb to the Pad summit. Starting from the Neilston Show field, entry includes access to the show festivities. Off-road shoes are recommended for the m..

Run a 10 km urban trail race through Carlisle's mix of roads and established tracks. The event starts and finishes at The Sands Centre with a participant cap of 300 runners. Prizes are awarded for overall and age group winners.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Dockray to Hartside on Wed 6 May 2026, covering 10 km with a stiff 800 m of climb. Entry on the day is £5 with parking at the quarry car park. Expect a tough scenic course and friendly vibes.

Take on the Cautley Horseshoe fell race near Sedbergh on 6 May 2026, a short but brutal 7.5 km with 805 m of ascent and spectacular upland views. Entry on the day is £5 and the Cross Keys Inn will be open for post race food and drink.

A fully way marked 47 mile clockwise trail around Lake Windermere with a 24 hour limit. The low level route offers five feed stations, GPS support, a halfway bag drop, a finishers meal and a locally sourced medal.

A canicross trail run in Dodd Wood, part of the Lakeland Paws series finale. Choose from an 8km or 5km forest course. Runners with or without dogs are welcome.

Take on the classic Fairfield Horseshoe fell race in the Lake District on 9 May 2026, starting and finishing at Rydal Hall. This scenic but demanding 14.5 km course climbs 914 m, offering epic views and a tough fell running challenge.

Join the Saltire Trail Races in Athelstaneford on Saturday 9 May 2026 for scenic 2 km, 5 km and 10 km farm trails at Kilduff Farm. Family friendly fun and village fair treats raise funds for Athelstaneford Primary School.

The Slieuwhallian will take place in Saint John's on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

This is the season finale for Lakeland Paws, featuring two marked trail routes at Whinlatter. Choose between a summit-reaching 8km or a shorter 5km loop, both starting individually at 9am. The event includes chip timing and a season prize c..

Take on the classic Latrigg fell race in Keswick, Lake District on 13 May 2026, a short but steep 3 mile climb with great views. Entry is available on the day for a small fee on a fully flagged route for runners aged 13 and up.

Tackle the Caw fell race in the Lake District on Wednesday 13 May 2026, 9.3 km with 550 m climb from Broughton Mills. Day of race entry, great views and a classic fell running challenge for all abilities.

A hill race at The Showfield in Sedbergh on 16 May 2026, featuring a steep climb to Winder and a descent back to the showfield. Senior race is about 3.5 km with ~340 m climb; junior races use shorter courses.

A 37 mile circular fell race in the Lake District visiting Helvellyn, Scafell Pike and Coniston Old Man. Teams of two navigate mountain terrain under FRA rules and must carry compulsory safety kit.

5km and 10km trail races at Derwent Reservoir on 17 May 2026, held from the south side of the reservoir. Firm trails with some grass and woodland, canicross friendly, live chip timing, finisher medal and refreshments.

Community running event in Houston, Renfrewshire featuring 10K, 5K and kids runs on quiet lanes and footpaths. Chip on bib timing, medals for finishers, on day registration and post race refreshments.

A 6 km multi terrain hill race in Cockermouth on 19 May 2026 with a junior programme, chip timing, summit prizes and medals for junior finishers.

A short Lake District fell race on 20 May 2026, the Latterbarrow Loop covers 4.8 km with about 250 m of ascent and passes Latter Barrow and Swarth Fell checkpoints. Entry on the day is available, entries are limited to 100.

A single day fell event in the Howgill Fells of about 25 km with 1500 m ascent, following the original 23 SAS Weekend 9 route. Waymarked course with loaded, runner and walker categories plus mandatory safety kit and manned checkpoints.

A traditional fell race of about 11 km with roughly 400 m of ascent across Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott, requiring map and compass navigation and three mandatory checkpoints. Entry is by pre entry under FRA rules with a 2 hours 15 m..