Trail Running calendar near Dumfries 2025-2026

The NAV4 Lakes Mountain 40 will take place in Lowther on Saturday 18 April 2026. You can run between 27 and 40 miles.

Trail Blazer Dam Busters from Heart and Soul Racing offers 10K and Half Marathon routes across rugged Pennine moors from Blackton Grange Estate near Barnard Castle. Expect epic views and true countryside trail running.

Event overview Beecraigs Backyard Ultra takes place 25–26 April 2026 at Beecraigs Country Park, near Linlithgow in West Lothian, Scotland. The event uses the Backyard Ultra format: all entrants run the same loop in sequence and must complet..

The Fellsman: Epic high level fell race across the Yorkshire Dales from Ingleton to Threshfield, testing navigation, stamina and grit over 60+ miles and 11,000 feet of ascent. Well supported by volunteers with checkpoints and safety measure..

Run a scenic 44 mile loop around the Firth of Forth from Helix Park, crossing two iconic bridges and linking coastal paths. Solo runners or teams of 2 or 4 can tackle this waymarked mixed road and trail ultramarathon and earn a medal and te..

Experience a unique trail across RAF Spadeadam past the Blue Streak rocket test site with views of the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall. Choose 14 mile or 11 km and support the RAF Benevolent Fund.

Tackle the scenic Gibside 5 km or 10 km trail through gardens, woodland and open countryside on the expansive National Trust estate. Canicross friendly with live chip timing, bespoke medal and Wild Deer merchandise for all finishers.

Take on the 90K Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra, a fully marked scenic route across historic Fife finishing at St Andrews Cathedral. Run through towns like Dunfermline, Markinch and Ceres for a memorable endurance pilgrimage.

Join the Carlisle City Urban Trail Run, a 10 km city and off road course from The Sands Centre on 6 May 2026. Limited to 300 runners, with live chip timing and age group prizes for a fun spring challenge.

Bring your dog to Lakeland Paws Dogs @ Dodd Double Header for scenic forest trails with views over Bassenthwaite Lake. Pick a 5K or 8K loop and enjoy a friendly canicross finale on marked, chip timed courses.

Run or walk a fully way marked 47 mile trail that circumnavigates Lake Windermere, soaking up classic Cumbrian scenery and technical fell sections. Five stocked aid stations and a 24 hour cut off support you to the finish.

Celebrate the finale of Lakeland Paws Season 4 with a scenic Whinlatter run finishing on the summit of Seat How. Choose a challenging 8K or a shorter 5K, bring your dog for a trailside adventure and stay for the season prize presentations.

The Keswick Mountain Festival will take place in Keswick from Friday 15 May 2026 to Sunday 17 May 2026.

Hit the scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir with 5 km and 10 km options on firm paths, grass and through woodland, plus medals and Wild Deer merch for finishers. Canicross friendly and chip timed, perfect for trail lovers and families.

Weekend 9 on 23 May 2026 challenges runners in the Howgill Fells with a tough out and back of about 25 km and 1500 m ascent across fell terrain. Choose loaded or unloaded categories and earn a finisher patch and a pint at the pub.

A classic Coniston fell race packing a punch in just a mile, climbing 900 feet on a steep ascent and scree descent. A BOFRA counter for juniors and seniors, it delivers a short sharp test with fine Lakeland views.

Race forest trails with steep climbs and fast descents at the Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon or 10K, enjoying sweeping Lake District panoramas. Dog friendly entries and bespoke finisher medals make it a memorable day.

Explore Grasmere in the OMM Lite Trail Quest Team on 30 to 31 May 2026, racing solo or in teams to visit as many of 30 mapped checkpoints as you can before the time limit. Expect live tracking, bespoke maps, timing chips and a hot post race..

Run the classic Grasmere Gallop, a waymarked 42 km trail marathon looping around Grasmere and nearby valleys with Lake District scenery. Finishers earn a Langdale slate medal and cake after a testing day on the fells.

Join the Ayrshire Coast Sunset Ultra on 5 to 6 June 2026, a scenic 50 km out and back from Irvine Beach along coastal beaches and trails. Expect marshalled crossings, aid stations, post race treats, a finisher medal and goody bag.