Trail Running calendar near Glentrool 2026-2027

A licensed fell race on 22 July 2026 around Fellside Village covering 11.3 km with 580 m ascent and unmarked navigation between checkpoints.

An evening urban orienteering event at Pollock Park on 22nd July 2026 where pairs follow clues to navigate point to point. The course is described as very basic and no compass is required.

A traditional hill race near Flotterstone with a steep 5.2 km senior route, a short junior run, marshalled course and limited facilities.

A guided social 8 km trail run from Milngavie Train Station on 23 July 2026 that follows parts of the Clyde Coastal Path and the West Highland Way. A qualified insured guide leads a managed group and trail shoes are required.

Two Lake District ultra trail races: a 100 mile circular route with about 6300 m ascent and a 50 mile route covering the second half with about 3000 m ascent. Both use bridleways and footpaths, have staffed checkpoints, and demand strong na..

A half marathon and 10k around the grounds and nearby forest of Hillsborough Castle, supporting Action Mental Health. The event includes distance markers, chip timing, race photos and a themed medal.

A 6 km hill race on 26 July 2026 with 730 m of ascent near the Ardgartan Hotel. The route is marked, checkpoints are mandatory and competitors must carry full waterproof body cover; minimum age is 18.

A coastal running event at Carradale Harbour on 26 July 2026 offering 10K, 5K and an under‑16 5K across roads, beach and forest paths. Electronic timing, water stations and traybakes are provided.

A multi-terrain trail race in Rouken Glen Country Park featuring roughly 8 km run as two 4 km laps, varied surfaces and limited to 100 entrants. Manual timing, prizes for winners and an emailed race brief for competitors.

Ambleside Sports includes a BOFRA fell race on 30 July 2026 at Rydal Park. The course is 1.70 miles with 800 feet of climb through bracken to a rocky summit and includes senior and junior routes.

Rydal Round on 30 July 2026 is the opening Ambleside Sports fell race, listed as 14.5 km with 915 m of climb. Entry is on the day only and competitors must carry full kit under FRA rules.

A 17 mile Borrowdale fell race with about 2000 m ascent, starting and finishing in Rosthwaite, limited to 350 runners and requiring prior fell-race experience.

A 12 hour ultra on a roughly 4 km loop at Dean Castle Country Park with both solo and team relay options, chip timing, a medal, and on site facilities.

A short fell race at Steel End Farm, Thirlmere in the Lake District covering 4 km with 400 m of climb. Day entry is available free, minimum age 16, and the race carries FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance.

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

215-mile coast-to-coast ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath with 12 checkpoints, 100-hour cut-off and application-only entry.

Challenge yourself to a scenic 17 km Lake District fell race with about 906 m of ascent across classic high ground around Grey Friar and Old Man. Pre entry only via SI Entries from 14 April and all proceeds support Alzheimer's Research UK.

A 19 mile mountain race in the Mourne Mountains with about 2,600 m ascent and an anticlockwise 2026 route over seven summits. Navigation skills and mandatory safety kit are required and entries are limited to 150.

Trail running from Airthrey Castle, Stirling with routes from 5 km to 50 km across forest and Ochil Hill terrain.

A 3.8 mile off road race to the summit of Lurig (1,073 ft) and back, held as part of the Heart of the Glens Festival. Trail shoes are advised; minimum age 16 and the published entry fee was £25.