Trail Running calendar near Dunbar 2025-2026

Take on the Cairngorms Ultra Trail, a scenic 60 km race from Mar Lodge Estate near Braemar with about 1006 m ascent and a 48 km short course option. Waymarked trails, aid stations and camping make it a rugged Scottish mountain challenge.

Tackle roughly 50 miles across the Cheviot hills from Ingram, a rugged loop over the region's biggest summits. With GPS tracking and a 24 hour finish limit, this ultra rewards grit and scenic solitude.

Take on the iconic West Highland Way Race, a 96 mile ultra from Milngavie to Fort William through stunning Scottish Highlands. This epic overnight challenge offers 35 hours to finish and a mountain finish at the Nevis Centre.

The Fellrunner at Windy Gyle is a rugged 13.7 km test with 549 m of climb across scenic Northumberland hills on Sun 21 Jun 2026. Entry on the day is welcome with modest fees for members and non members.

Join the South Scotland Outdoor Festival at Drumlanrig Castle from 26 to 28 June 2026 for cycling, road and trail running, wellness, live music and films. Pick gravel rides, family runs or relax in saunas and enjoy local food.

Enjoy summer trail running through scenic Chopwell Woods on 27 June 2026 with timed 5, 10 and 15 mile races. Canicross friendly and every finisher gets a medal plus a burger and drink to celebrate.

Trail Blazer Coastal Edition is a scenic out and back run along the Northumbrian coast on 28 June, listed as 10K but closer to 12K with gravel trails, dunes and sea views. After the run enjoy live music, food stalls and even llamas in the f..

Tackle the classic 20 mile Chevy Chase across wild Northumberland, summiting Cheviot and Hedgehope on an unmarked upland route that requires map and compass navigation. Finish in Wooler with food, T shirts and prizes.

Tackle a tough 15 km hill challenge with 960 m of climbing at Dollar Academy in Central Scotland on Sat 4 Jul 2026. Expect steep, rewarding climbs, lively team competition and easy entry online or on the day.

Run Edinburgh's seven hilltops in a mixed road, trail and hill event that blends urban navigation with racing. Choose your own route between hilltop checkpoints and opt for the competitive Race or the more relaxed Challenge.

Join this Beacon Hill fell race on Thu 9 Jul 2026 at Lordenshaw car park, Rothbury. A testing 6.6 mile course with 410 m of climb, entry on the day and teams of three welcome for a spirited summer challenge.

Take on the wild Northumberland hills at the Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra in Wooler, with UTMB qualifying 100KM and 45M distances. Fully way marked route includes a tide race section, stocked checkpoints, recce runs and live GPS tracking.

Take on the British Championship Hill Race at the Alva Games in Scotland. A short 2.5 km course climbs 365 m through steep slopes, gorse and muddy gullies, with junior and senior categories for a proper hill running test.

Tackle scenic hills and a sweeping downhill in the Moffat Festival of Running on 14 July 2026, featuring a 15 km mixed terrain race plus junior and tots events. Expect tough climbs, great views and local prizes for runners of all ages.

Run the Blades is a summer weekend of trails among towering turbines at Whitelee Wind Farm. Pick 10K, half marathon, 50K or junior mile and celebrate at the Event Village at Turbine 53 with prizes and a spinning medal.

Run the Northumberlandia 10K on 18 July 2026, a scenic yet testing loop across hills, fast stone paths, forest tracks and reclaimed open cast land. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and can relax in the event village with café and stalls.

Scurry to the Sea 2026 is a scenic mixed terrain challenge of just under 12 miles, starting on Allermuir Hill and finishing on Musselburgh harbour beach with a sandy finale. Limited to 275 places and advance entry only, it blends cross coun..

Run Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra Backwards, a scenic 37 mile loop in the North Pennines AONB with about 4800 ft of ascent. Self navigated with marshals, stocked checkpoints and tracker support, it offers challenge and big views.

The Devil HM is a 13.1 mile trail half on 9 August 2026 starting and finishing at the Land of Oak and Iron in Winlaton Mill. Expect 1666 ft of climbing in demanding Derwent Valley terrain, finisher shirt, music, photos and cash prizes for t..

Take on the Gateshead Trail 10 km through Derwent Walk Country Park on 22 Aug 2026. Enjoy mostly gentle trails and a social double loop. Finish in a lively village with food, music and coffee and grab a designer medal bottle opener.