Trail Running calendar near Dumfries 2026-2027

A 5k canicross and family event in Northumberland on 27 September 2026 featuring obstacles, mud and returning paddleboards. Timed and way marked, entries include a wooden medal, photos and treats for human and dog.

Two fully tracked trail ultras in October 2026: a 104-mile course from Dufton and a 50-mile course from Croft-on-Tees, both finishing in Skinningrove with checkpoints and set cut-offs.

The Backyard Ultra - Isle of Man will take place in Saint John's on Friday 2 October 2026. You can run 4 miles.

The District BYU is a Backyard Ultra in an undisclosed Lake District setting with a 4.167 mile loop run each hour until one runner remains. Camping is included and the event is self supported with basic aid station provision.

A four leg fell running relay in the Lake District near Patterdale, raced by teams of eight with navigation required and limited entry via pre selection.

A multi day running weekend in early October 2026 at Kielder Forest Park featuring an almost entirely off road marathon around Kielder Water. The programme also includes a half marathon, 10K, gravel duathlon and junior races.

Mud Madness at Chatelherault Country Park on 4 October 2026 offers a 1 km kids course and a 5 km family mud run with obstacles, water hazards and staggered waves, plus on-site parking, registration t-shirts and finishers' medals.

Trail runs at Dodd Wood offering 8K and 5K marked, chip timed courses where dogs run on a harness and most sections allow two dogs per runner.

Scenic two lap 10 km trail at Dalemain Mansion with 3.3 km and 2.3 km children's fun runs, raising funds for Jigsaw Children's Hospice and local causes.

A roughly 10km trail race in the Derwent Valley with a fully marked and marshalled course through woodland, rocky sections and a stream crossing; entrants must be 18 or over.

A fell race at Wasdale Head on 10 October 2026 that climbs to Kirk Fell over 2.4 miles with about 700 m ascent. Age groups run from Under 12 to Seniors and specific waterproof kit is compulsory.

A 57 miles ultramarathon from Glasgow to Edinburgh along canals and towpaths, with GPS tracking, mandatory kit requirements and a 16 hour cut off. The event has 750 places and is scheduled for October 2026 and October 2027.

A 70 km circular mixed terrain ultra in and around historic Stirling, offered as solo entries or team relays of three or six, with aid stations, GPS live tracking and an overall 14 hour cut off.

Langdale Horseshoe is a 21.1 km October fell race over rocky, pathless terrain that requires prior mountain running experience. Entries open 1 August via SI Entries and the field is limited to 550 competitors.

Trail run in Belford with fully marked and marshalled routes of 9 miles and 4 miles, starting and finishing at Bell View; proceeds support Belford Show.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. The A B route features shuttle transport, staggered group starts, live chip timing and onsite bag drop, and supports a local children's charit..

Annual charity 10 km trail run and walk at Eglinton Park in Ayrshire, with a marked course and fundraising for local mental health charity Release Ayrshire.

The Up and Running Events - Chatelherault Country Park will take place in Ferniegair on Saturday 17 October 2026. You can run between 6 and 20 kilometers.

Trail races on 18 October 2026 near Shotley Bridge offering 53 km and 25 km routes, feed stations, live chip timing, mandatory kit for the ultra and free parking.

Family-friendly Halloween fun run at Thorpe Farm Centre with adult 5K and children 2K or 5K, costume prizes and proceeds donated to UTASS.