Trail Running calendar near Dumfries 2025-2026

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 9 August 2025. You can run 221 miles.

The Race Across Scotland is a challenging 215-mile ultramarathon following the Southern Upland Way, Scotland's historic trail. Starting from Portpatrick on the coast, participants traverse mountains, valleys, and forests over five days, with 12 checkpoints providing support and refreshments. The eve..

The Turner Landscape Fell Race is a challenging 17-kilometer trail event in the Lake District, taking place on August 9, 2025. Participants will ascend 906 meters, crossing checkpoints on notable summits such as Grey Friar, The Old Man of Coniston, Dow Crag, and White Pike. The race is open to exper..

The Devil Half Marathon is a challenging 13.1-mile race held in the Land of Oak & Iron, Blaydon, Great Britain. Known as Derwent Valley’s hardest half marathon, it features a demanding 1666ft elevation gain through rugged, hidden trails. Runners face the tough Clockburn Lonnen climb within the first..

The Scurry Around Devilla Forest Trail Running Festival 2025, held on August 10th, takes place in the scenic Devilla Forest near Kincardine, Fife, with the event hub at Tulliallan Police College and Tulliallan Castle. Runners can choose from a half marathon, 10km, 5km trail runs, or a 1.5km family f..

The Lowther Lakeland Fell & Trail Race is a scenic 13-mile running event held near Lowther Castle, Askham, just south of Penrith in the UK. Featuring about 1,400 feet of ascent, the fully marked course crosses Askham Fell and the Lowther Valley, combining roughly 3 miles of tarmac with grassy tracks..

The (Not) Round Latrigg is an annual fell running event organized by Keswick Athletic Club, held in August 2025. The race covers approximately 8.8 km with 300 meters of elevation, starting from Fitz Park and featuring a new route for 2024. Participants must be at least 17 years old and carry specifi..

The Grand Tour of Skiddaw is a challenging trail running event held in the Northern Lake District, featuring two race options: a 50 km route and a 20-mile course. The event takes place around the scenic Caldbeck village, with routes passing through remote fells, including climbs up High Pike and Ski..

The Salomon Buttermere Skyline is a challenging 27-kilometer trail running event set in the Lake District’s iconic Buttermere fells. Participants will traverse a mountain loop that includes renowned Wainwright summits such as Red Pike, High Stile, Hay Stacks, Dale Head, and Robinson, combining techn..

The Hartsop Hop is a challenging new fell race held in Hartsop, Patterdale, Cumbria, debuting in 2025. Covering 19.5 km (12.1 miles) with a demanding ascent of 1370 meters (4495 feet), the course offers a tough route with multiple checkpoints including Rest Dodd, Rampsgill Head, Kidsty Howes, Nan Bi..

The CBTE Morland Half Marathon is a trail running event held in the picturesque Eden Valley village of Morland. The race features a largely off-road, mixed terrain route passing rivers, woodlands, and pastures, with some self-navigation and signage. Covering 1330 feet of elevation, it serves as a gr..

The Tom Robb Memorial Trail Race is a 7-mile running event set in the scenic Carron Valley Forestry in Stirlingshire. Open to runners of all abilities, the course features undulating forestry tracks and culminates near the Carron Reservoir. The race aims to raise funds for Alzheimer Scotland and the..

The Ochil 2000s is a challenging long-distance running event organized by the Ochil Hill Runners, featuring a course of 33 kilometers with an elevation gain of 1770 meters. The race takes participants through the scenic Ochil Hills, requiring them to navigate various checkpoints at over 2000 feet pe..

Run the Borders is an exciting ultramarathon event organized by Breaking Strain, set in the scenic Scottish Borders. Participants can choose to run the full 109km loop, a 50km option, or join a relay team of four, all while following the historic Borders Abbeys Way. The route features a mix of terra..

The Brodick Glencloy Trail is a scenic trail race on the Isle of Arran, covering approximately 10K. The course features mostly rough footpaths and forestry roads, with an elevation gain of about 600 feet, starting and finishing in Brodick. Participants must be at least 16 years old, and the event is..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce from Caldbeck to Threlkeld is a guided recce event hosted by NAV4 on behalf of Durty Events, covering the first 12 miles of the Lakes in a Day route. Participants navigate challenging terrain including the River Caldew ford, the ascent of Blencathra, and the steep descent of Hall..

The Portobello Beach Race is a 4-mile running event held on the sand of Portobello Beach in Edinburgh, Scotland. Scheduled for August 24, 2025, the race features a scenic out-and-back course along the beach, starting near Towerbank Primary School. Runners head east to a marker by the pumping station..

The Barrow – Keswick Show Fell Race is a competitive running event held on Bank Holiday Monday, August 25th, 2025, organized by Keswick Athletic Club. The race covers approximately 6.5 km, featuring two short, sharp ascents up Stile End and Barrow, with a total ascent of 425 meters. The route runs o..

The Blanchland Show 1/2 and 10k is a trail running event held near Blanchland Village Hall in North East England, set within the stunning North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The race features two distances: a 10k (approx. 7 miles with 900ft ascent) and a half marathon (approx.13.5 mil..

The Kirkcaldy Parks Trail, part of the Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival, is set to take place on August 30, 2025. This trail race, approximately 5 miles long, will start and finish in Dunnikier Park, featuring a scenic route through woodland areas and around a golf course. The event aims to promote..