Trail Running calendar near Dumfries 2025-2026

The Swirral Grind 850 is a challenging uphill-only race held in the Lake District, starting from the King George Playing Field in Patterdale. Covering 6km with an 850m ascent, this Vertical K-style event tests runners with steep, stepped paths leading to the iconic 'Hole in the Wall,' followed by a..

The Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra is an exciting running event that takes participants along one of the UK's most renowned long-distance walking routes. This ultra-marathon features a fully marked course, with options for both 100KM and 45M races, making it a qualifying event for the UTMB. Runners will..

The St Sunday Sky Race is a challenging 29km mountain trail race with 2050m of ascent, held in the Lake District near Patterdale. This classic skyrunning event features technical trails over St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells, offering a demanding yet accessible introduction to skyrunning. The cou..

The Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a challenging 57km mountain race in the Lake District, featuring 3700m of ascent. Starting from Patterdale, this technically demanding course is inspired by Europe's premier ultra-distance sky races and is classified as a "Sky Extra" by Skyrunning UK. Runners traverse icon..

The Gullane 8-hour Challenge, organized by NU Limits Running, is a timed endurance running event held in Gullane, featuring a 4.366-mile loop course. Participants aim to complete as many laps as possible within an 8-hour limit, traversing diverse terrain including sandy beaches, rugged coastline, fo..

The Eskdale Mixed Fell Relay is a new fell running relay event hosted by Black Combe Runners, set in the picturesque Eskdale valley of the Lake District. This challenging competition tests the strength and depth of club teams, requiring participants to navigate rough and steep terrain without GPS as..

The Ingleborough Mountain Race is a historic fell running event held annually in Ingleton, part of the Yorkshire Dales. Covering approximately 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) with 600 meters (1,968 feet) of ascent, the race starts and finishes near the Ingleton Community Centre. Participants traverse a ro..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce from Helvellyn to Ambleside is a guided recce event hosted by Joe Faulkner and the NAV4 team on behalf of Durty Events. Taking place in the Lake District, this 11-mile route features approximately 6,000 feet of ascent, covering the Helvellyn range from Sticks Pass to Helvellyn, t..

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a challenging 28km skyrunning race with 2700m of ascent, held in the Helvellyn Massif area of the Lake District, starting from Patterdale. Known for its technical and demanding terrain, the course features hands-on rock scrambling, graded scrambles, knife-edge ridge..

Place Fell 15 is a challenging yet accessible 15-kilometer trail race held in Patterdale, around the base of Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater in the Lake District. Featuring 680 meters of ascent, the course offers a mix of semi-technical trails, fields, and a short road section, with stunning v..

The Coniston Country Fair will take place in Cumbria on Sunday 20 July 2025.

The Borrowdale Trail Half Marathon is a scenic 21-kilometre trail race held in Keswick, Cumbria, along the shores of Derwentwater and surrounding fells. The hilly course offers varied terrain and stunning views, making it ideal for trail running enthusiasts. The route is well-marked, requiring no na..

The Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 is a premier ultra trail race held in the Lake District from July 25th to 27th, 2025. The event features two challenging courses: a 50-mile race starting at Dalemain Estate and a 100-mile race beginning in Coniston. Both routes traverse the stunning Lakeland fells, with..

The Acorn Rouken Glen Trail Race will take place in Glasgow on Sunday 27 July 2025.

Scurry to the Sea is a unique 12-mile running event held near Edinburgh, Scotland. The race begins with a challenging hill climb to the top of Allermuir in the Pentland Hills, followed by a predominantly downhill course. Participants navigate a diverse mix of terrains including cross country, urban..

The Donkey Brae Races, part of the annual Aberdour Festival, feature a scenic 7-mile run and a 2-mile junior race, along with a fun run suitable for all ages. Set in Aberdour, Fife, the event promises a vibrant atmosphere with a village market, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. Runners wi..

Ambleside Sports, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), is a prominent running event taking place in Rydal Park, Ambleside. The race features a challenging 1.70-mile course with an elevation gain of 800 feet, catering to various age categories from under 9 to seniors. This..

Isaac’s Tea Trail Ultra is a 37-mile trail running event held in the scenic North Pennines AONB, UK, starting and finishing in Allendale. The route loops through Ninebanks, Alston, and Nenthead, featuring 4,800 feet of ascent across varied terrain including farmland tracks, riverside trails, meadows..

The Farleton Knott Fell Race, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), is a challenging event set in the scenic landscape of Farleton Knott. Participants will tackle a course of 2.60 miles (4.20 km) with a climb of 750 feet (230 meters). The race features various age categorie..

The K12 Ultra Marathon is held at Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock on August 3, 2025. This endurance event features a 5km circular course with mixed terrain and hill sections, primarily on paths through the scenic park. Participants aim to cover the greatest distance within a 12-hour time limi..