Trail Running calendar near Glenbuck Loch 2026-2027

Join the Loweswater Show fell race on Sun 6 Sep 2026 in the Lake District for a short but testing challenge across rugged moorland. The 4.2 km route packs 305 m of climb, with on the day entry, team competition and junior races adding festi..

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Livingston with interval based distances of 400m or 800m. Register for solo categories or join forces with others in the doubles and relay team formats.

A 40 mile ultra along the River Ayr Way from Glenbuck Loch to Riverside Stadium, with a 2- or 3-person relay option. Water and checkpoint support are provided, drop-bags conveyed, and transport to the start is available for a fee.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

Experience a traditional Long A fell race across the Northern Fells of the Lake District starting from Hesket Newmarket. Tackle a challenging 36 km loop visiting major summits including Blencathra and Skiddaw.

A 22.4 mile circular challenge walk from Callander that circumnavigates Loch Venachar with about 1,020 m ascent. The route follows tracks and paths and includes checkpoints at Bochastle and Brig o'Turk.

A 30K run in North Berwick with solo and three-person relay options, featuring climbs of North Berwick Law and Traprain Law. A scenic 10K circular walk is also available and the event donates £5 per entry to Scottish Veterans Residences.

A 50 km fell running event around the Cheviot Hills near Wooler on 19 September 2026. GPS navigation is required and there is an 11 hour time limit; aid stations, marshals and medical cover are provided.

Tackle the Thornthwaite Round in the Lake District on 19 Sep 2026, a scenic fell race of 15.6 km with 871 m of climb across forest tracks and open fell. Friendly entries on the day and homemade tea await finishers.

A varied-terrain 10k around Loch Long near Arrochar on 19 September 2026, organised under UK Athletics rules with chip timing, medals for finishers and category prizes, and post-race prize giving and homemade cakes.

A MapRun navigation event in Braithwaite, Lake District on 20 Sep 2026, using electronic controls and a Category O course. Open to those aged 14 and over, with pre entry via SiEntries or on the day entry.

Experience an epic trail adventure through the UNESCO World Heritage Lake District National Park. Choose from four distances ranging from 22km to 184km connecting the region’s stunning valleys and lakes.

Trail running festival at Dalkeith Country Park on 27 September 2026 offering distances from a family 1 mile to an ultra marathon. Courses use woodland, firm paths and grassy stretches and one well-controlled dog per runner is allowed.

A four-leg fell running relay in the Lake District Fells held the first Saturday in October, with teams of eight running in pairs over mountain terrain that requires navigation without GPS. Entry is limited to 70 teams and the 2026 fee is £..

Part of the BOFRA Championship, this fell race in West Cumbria features a steep 700 meter climb to the summit of Kirk Fell. Runners compete across junior and senior categories at the historic Wasdale Head Show.

A 57 mile point to point ultramarathon from Glasgow to Edinburgh in October, run mainly on canal towpaths, tarmac and concrete. The race limits entries to 750, features live GPS tracking and checkpoint support with a 16 hour cut off.

Run through Scottish history at the William Wallace Running Festival. Choose between a fast, flat 10km past Stirling Bridge or a family-friendly 1 mile fun run. Both events start and finish at Stirling Cricket Club on 10 October 2026.

A trail running festival in Aberfoyle on 10 October 2026 that marks its third edition, featuring the returning half marathon and a 63 km ultra across multiple race options.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. Walkers take part one day and runners the next, with shuttle transport to the start, chip timing and support for Heel and Toe Children's Chari..

Course Format The Tentsmuir Forest 8-hour Challenge is a timed event where participants try to complete as many laps as possible within an 8-hour limit. Each lap is 4.366 miles long. The cut-off time for starting a final lap is 7 hours, 59..