Trail Running calendar near Gretna Green 2026-2027

A mountain running event of about 40 miles in the Lake District, taking in Helvellyn, High Street and other summits. The figure of eight route has a 27 miles short option, is limited to 50 starters and requires full mountain kit.

Experience the Newlands Valley Horseshoe at this Category AL fell race near Keswick. Traverse 24.7 km of exposed peaks and over 2300 meters of elevation in the heart of the Lake District.

An 11.5 mile fell race around the Newlands fells on 18 April 2026, based at Newlands Adventure Centre in Keswick. Entry is limited to 500 and runners must carry mandatory mountain running kit with pre entry required.

Experience a scenic trail run or an accessible loch side walk at The Haining in Selkirk. This community event celebrates local heritage while offering signposted routes for both runners and walkers.

Lakeside Relays is a charity relay at Haverthwaite Station near Ulverston, with mixed teams made on the day and all ages running together on a short 0.80 miles loop that gains about 60 feet.

A new trail race by Heart & Soul Racing Limited at Blackton Grange Estate on 19 April 2026, offering 10 km and half marathon routes across moors, dams and rugged trails in the North Pennines.

An 11 km fell race in the Lake District held at Dean Barwick Primary School on Sun 19 Apr 2026. Entry is on the day with a flagged route, UK Athletics insurance in place and refreshments available.

A coastal race on 19 April 2026 from South Shields Pier to Roker Pier, about 7 miles along cliff paths past Marsden Rock and Souter Lighthouse. Entries open 2 February with separate fees for UKA registered and non registered runners.

An 8 miles trail race on 19 April 2026 around Wooler, Northumberland, starting and finishing at Ad Gefrin Distillery. The marked route climbs Yeavering Bell Hill and follows St Cuthbert's Way back to the distillery; dogs are not allowed.

Trail race in Castlemilk on 19 April 2026 offering a just over 10 km route and a shorter 6 km option through deciduous woodlands, with waymarked trails, a water station, volunteer marshals and finish snacks.

The The Tour de Humbleton Trail Race will take place in Wooler on Sunday 19 April 2026.

Beyond Newcastle offers 55 km and 25 km trail runs from the Swing Bridge on Newcastle Quayside on 25 April 2026, with signed riverside routes, marshals, feed stations and live chip-timing.

Experience the historic Three Peaks Race in the Yorkshire Dales, a prestigious fell running event featuring extreme mountain terrain. Choose between the legendary main marathon, a three leg team relay, or dedicated junior races.

A long high level traverse of over 60 miles across the Yorkshire Dales from Ingleton to Threshfield on 25 and 26 April 2026. The route climbs more than 11,000 feet, is served by 25 checkpoints, and includes live tracking and on route food.

Test your limits at the Beecraigs Backyard Ultra in Scotland's scenic Beecraigs Country Park. Runners tackle a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one remains. The event provides basic amenities, camping, and a unique challenge of enduran..

A trail run across RAF Spadeadam that passes Blue Streak launch platforms, military sites and scenic views. Two distances are offered, entries run from August 2025 to April 2026 and proceeds support the RAF Benevolent Fund.

A 44 mile circular ultramarathon around the Firth of Forth with solo, pairs, and four person relay options. Mixed terrain route (85% road, 15% trail) split into four stages with aid stations and an 11 hour time limit.

Tackle the classic Eskdale Elevation fell race in the Lake District, a testing 20.2 km route with 1455 m of climb across dramatic fells. Enter on the day for £10 with proceeds going to charity.

Experience a unique hybrid fitness challenge at Cockshott Point with solo events and weighted ruck runs along the scenic trails of Lake Windermere. Enjoy live chip timing and a lakefront course in the heart of the Lake District.

A 24 hour loop event in Dalkeith Country Park where runners complete a 6.7 km loop each hour; organisers recognise 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances and provide on site facilities and support.