Trail Running calendar near Gretna Green 2025-2026

Enjoy a scenic trail challenge in the heart of Burnsall with the 12K opening leg of the Burnsall half marathon. Expect a friendly atmosphere, well marked route, post race food and a beer, plus the option to enter the three race series.

Tackle 40 miles of classic Lakeland fells on the NAV4 Lakes Mountain 40, a scenic but rugged April 18 2026 route rising about 2500m and summiting High Street and Helvellyn. Places are limited to 100 so entries open 23 October 2025.

Trail Blazer Dam Busters from Heart and Soul Racing offers 10K and Half Marathon routes across rugged Pennine moors from Blackton Grange Estate near Barnard Castle. Expect epic views and true countryside trail running.

Beyond Newcastle on 25 April 2026 starts and finishes at the Swing Bridge on Newcastle Quayside and offers two waymarked routes, a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail. Riverside paths, woodland trails, feed stations and full race support promise..

The Three Peaks Race in the Yorkshire Dales is a classic 24 mile fell run over Pen y Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, offering raw mountain scenery and relentless terrain. Entries are limited and the main race often fills fast.

Take on the legendary Fellsman across the Yorkshire Dales, a rugged 60 plus miles point to point with 11,000 feet of climb and staffed checkpoints for support. A shorter Fellsman Dart covers 30 plus miles with the same navigation challenge..

Run through Cold War history and sweeping Lake District and Hadrian's Wall views at the RAF Spadeadam Blue Streak Trail Run on 25 April 2026. Choose a 14 mile or 11 km route and support the RAF Benevolent Fund.

Run a scenic 44 mile loop around the Firth of Forth from Helix Park, crossing both Forth bridges and linking coastal paths on a waymarked course. Enter solo or in teams of 2 or 4 for a memorable coastal ultramarathon experience.

Join the Trail Outlaws Urban Trail Series for fully marked 5K and half marathon trail races for all abilities. Enter single races or save with discounted series entry and enjoy a free presentation evening.

Run through the dramatic Gibside estate near Rowlands Gill with 5 km and 10 km routes winding past woodland, a Neo classical chapel and plenty of wildlife. Canicross friendly, finishers get a medal and Wild Deer merch.

Tackle a 50 mile trail ultramarathon through the stunning limestone scenery of Malham and the Yorkshire Dales on 2 May 2026. Expect big climbs, iconic peaks and well stocked checkpoints on this tough but beautifully scenic UKA permitted rac..

Conquer the new Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra Marathon, a 90K route from North Queensferry to St Andrews through historic towns and rolling Fife scenery. Enjoy aid stations, a finisher medal and event t shirt while supporting a local charity.

Join the Carlisle City Urban Trail Run, a 10 km city and off road course from The Sands Centre on 6 May 2026. Limited to 300 runners, with live chip timing and age group prizes for a fun spring challenge.

Take on THE LAP, a fully waymarked 47 mile 75K trail ultra circling Lake Windermere, open to runners and walkers with a 24 hour limit. Enjoy scenic low level Lakes running, stocked aid stations, GPS tracking and a finisher medal.

Join the Lakeland Paws finale at Dodd Wood on Saturday 9 May 2026 for a dog friendly trail run through beautiful woodland. Choose 5K or 8K loops with chip timing and harnesses available to borrow.

Join the Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Double Header at Whinlatter on 10 May 2026 for summit runs to Seat How. Forest trails welcome runners with or without dogs in this lively season finale.

Explore estate trails and woodland at Constable Burton Hall with 5km, 10km or 5km walk options on 14 May 2026. Limited to 200 entrants, this scenic but rugged course includes stream crossings, mud and a finish with food and a bar.

Tackle the classic Sedbergh Fell Race up Winder for a short but fierce climb and exhilarating steep descent back to the showfield. Junior races for all ages and BOFRA championship points add extra competitive spice.

Hit the scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir with 5 km and 10 km options on firm paths, grass and through woodland, plus medals and Wild Deer merch for finishers. Canicross friendly and chip timed, perfect for trail lovers and families.

Run as far as you like along the scenic River Wear in the Dun Holm Challenge, a seven hour time event at Durham. Enter single days or all five for a commemorative t shirt and enjoy signed trails, aid stations and vegan options.