Trail Running calendar near Dumfries 2025-2026

Push up 650 m over a punchy 2.4 km to the rocky summit of Harrison Stickle in this classic vertical uphill race. Finishers get a recycled wild flower seed medal and live music at Lanty Slees to celebrate.

Tackle 56 miles along the stunning Southern Upland Way in Ultra Scotland 50 on 6 June 2026, featuring 2,447 m of climbing and live GPS tracking for supporters. Expect a rugged, scenic test across wild Scottish hills.

Take on Ultra Scotland 100, a 104 mile trail ultramarathon along the stunning Southern Upland Way from St Johns Town of Dalry to Galashiels. Tackle remote Scottish hills, strict cut offs and earn a commemorative buckle for finishing.

Run 21 km of classic Lake District trails in the Great Langdale 21, passing Raven Crag, Red Tarn and Pike O'Blisco on a scenic but technical course. Finish with a recycled paper mache wild flower seed bomb medal and vegan soup.

Lake District Ultra Challenge The Lake District Ultra Challenge takes place in the Southern Lake District on 6-7 June 2026, with basecamp in Kendal. The main route is a loop that passes the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside and a halfway poi..

Take on an 8 hour loop challenge at Glentress and complete as many 4.366 mile trail laps with around 830 ft of ascent as you can. Chase half, marathon or ultra distances on stunning forest trails with support at basecamp.

Tackle the Lakeland fells at the Rab Scafell Sky Ultra, a technical 60 km mountain run with 4400 m of ascent over England's highest peaks. Expect rugged single track, big climbs and full feed station support plus tracking and safety cover.

Run the West Highland Way with guides over three days, tackling about 96 miles of dramatic Highland trail with shared rooms and luggage transfers included. This team focused challenge is currently sold out.

Join the Pooley Bridge Wild Trail Runs on Saturday 13 June 2026 in the Lake District for scenic off road trails and a friendly atmosphere. Choose 10 km or half marathon routes, enjoy chip timing and a bespoke finisher medal, and dogs are we..

The Ulverston Fell Race on 13 June 2026 is a short, punchy climb to Flan Fell with great views and a friendly village atmosphere. Races for kids through seniors make it ideal for families and hill runners alike.

The West Highland Way Race will take place in Milngavie on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run 98 miles.

Challenge yourself at The Hopper, a looped trail race in Hamsterley Forest on 20 June 2026 with 6, 12 and 24 hour solo and relay options. Enjoy scenic forest trails, free overnight camping and prizes for greatest distance.

Take on the rugged Cheviot hills around Ingram with the SCOTT Sports Summer Cheviot Goat, a roughly 50 mile ultra across remote border country with a 24 hour limit and GPS tracking. Expect stunning views, tough trails and medals for finishe..

Tackle scenic woodland trails in Chopwell Woods on 27 June 2026 with 5, 10 and 15 mile options, canicross friendly so you can bring one controlled dog. Finish to live chip timing, a medal and a burger with beer for a proper celebration.

Take on the Kirkby Gala Fell Race in Kirkby in Furness, a BOFRA Championship counter that climbs to the windmill across scenic fields. Senior course is 3.45 miles / 6.00 km with 750 feet / 240 meters of ascent and includes junior categories..

Beat The Bounds in Patterdale is a scenic Lake District fell challenge with routes from a family 6 mile Minibeat to a tough 28 mile full boundary over dramatic summits. Checkpoints await and funds support the village school and church.

The Dalesrunner 30 will take place in Muker on Saturday 4 July 2026. You can run 30 kilometers.

The Swinner Swagger will take place in Low Row on Saturday 4 July 2026. You can run 10 miles.

Run the Wheelbirks Summer 10k Trail on 8 July 2026 at Wheelbirks Parlour, Stocksfield, over woodland trails, steep technical climbs and river crossings. Finishers get an eco medal, wild flower seeds, cafe treats and free photos.

Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra The Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra is organised by Trail Outlaws and is based at Wooler Youth Hostel, 30 Cheviot Street, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6LW. The event follows Saint Cuthbert's Way, a long-distance walkin..