Gretna Green
Trail Running Calendar near Gretna Green 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Gretna Green for 2026-2027! We've gathered 40 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Take on the Barrow Keswick Show Fellrunner on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District: a punchy 6.5 km four mile course with 425 m climb, starting in the show ring and finishing by the showfield. Entry on the day £10, ages 15 and up welcome.
September 2026
An eight hour trail loop challenge on 4.366 mile laps around Borders Forest Park, using electronic wristbands to record laps; registration for this edition is closed.
Fully tracked 26.4 miles fell marathon around five Wainwright summits near Caldbeck, 5,875 ft ascent and a 12 hour cut off; walkers welcome, entrants must be 18 or older.
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 festival atmosp..
A category AL fell race of about 36 km and 2200 m ascent around the Northern Fells, starting and finishing at Hesket Newmarket with several summit checkpoints.
A 15.6 km fell and forest route near Keswick on 19 September 2026, with marked forest sections and checkpoints, raising funds for Thornthwaite Church.
A multi distance trail weekend in the Lake District linking the park's 13 valleys with routes from 21 km to 184 km; ITRA registered and 5% of fees support the Lake District Foundation.
MapRun navigation event at Braithwaite Institute in the Lake District on 27 Sep 2026. Category O event using MapRun; pre-entry via SiEntries (£7) or entry on the day (£10). Minimum age 14 with 14–17 year olds accompanied by an adult.
A Lake District fell race on 27 September 2026 covering 18.5 km with 1450 m climb from Fornside Farm over Helvellyn and the Dodds.
October 2026
A Backyard Ultra in Cumbria with a 6.706 km loop every hour, runnable trails and Lake District views, with camping and self supported aid on site.
An off-road marathon around Kielder Water in Northumberland, staged alongside a half, 10K, gravel duathlon and junior races over a weekend in 2026.
A waymarked lakeside event around Ullswater offering a 20 mile low level route or a 24 mile Challenge with higher fell sections, staffed checkpoints and a written route description for participants.
November 2026
A ten mile road race around Derwent Water on 1 November 2026, organised by Keswick AC with Race HQ at Keswick School, tarmac roads, refreshments midrace and first aid provision.
Experience a traditional fell race near Wythop Mill featuring a 5.9 km senior route and dedicated junior courses for all ages.
December 2026
Marked, chip timed trail event at Whinlatter with 8K and 5K routes; the Seat How route allows one dog per runner and requires a harness.