Trail Running calendar near Innerleithen 2025-2026

The Cronkley Fell Race, organized by Durham Fell Runners, is a challenging 17.1 km (10.5 miles) fell running event held in Upper Teesdale, County Durham. The out-and-back course starts and finishes in the quiet hamlet of Holwick, running parallel to the River Tees with an ascent of 560 meters (about..

The River Ayr Way Ultra Marathon is a challenging 40-mile race set against the stunning backdrop of Ayrshire, Scotland. Participants will traverse a mix of off-road rural paths and quiet roads, with checkpoints every 10 miles offering refreshments and support. The event includes a relay option, allo..

Heart of Granite is a challenging 20-mile (32km) circular race held in the Galloway Mountains, starting and finishing at Caldons Old Campsite in Glen Trool, Newton Stewart. The course features 1850m of ascent and passes notable landmarks such as Curleywee, Rig of Jarkness, the Murder Hole, and the s..

Bruce's Crown Race is a challenging 46-mile team event held in Caldons, near Glentrool in Galloway, Scotland. Teams of 2 to 4 participants traverse three hill ranges—the Minnigaff Hills, Rhinns of Kells, and the Awful Hand—climbing over 4000 meters. The course offers stunning 360-degree views, inclu..

The Hellhole 5 Mile Trail Race is an exciting running event organized by Derwentside Athletic Club, taking place on September 14, 2025. This scenic race features a challenging 5-mile course with an elevation gain of 500 feet, traversing tarmac, gravel, and woodland trails, including the picturesque..

The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial is a prestigious annual fell running event held in the Lake District, with the 70th edition set for September 2025 at Side Farm, Patterdale. It features challenging mountain terrain and demanding courses that test navigation, stamina, and route choice. Th..

The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial, held at Side Farm in Patterdale, is a challenging fell running event testing mountaineering skills, stamina, and navigation over difficult and often dangerous terrain. Established in 1952, it is the longest-running event of its kind in Great Britain. The..

Pilgrims’ Ultra is an ultramarathon event held in Northumberland, starting from Holy Island and featuring three distance options: 50k, 100k, and 100 miles. The race follows the scenic St Oswald's Way route, showcasing Northumberland’s coastline, islands, castles, countryside, river valleys, hills, v..

The Run of the Mill is a challenging running event organized by the Ochil Hill Runners, taking place in Alva Glen. Participants will cover a distance of 14.6 km with an elevation gain of 966 meters, navigating through the scenic Ochils Woodland Park. The race includes checkpoints at notable summits..

The Cow Shed Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Wheelbirks Parlour, Wheelbirks Farm, Stocksfield, Northumberland. Participants must complete a 4.1-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course features approximately 550 feet of elevation gai..

The Thornthwaite Round is a 15.6 km (9.7 miles) fell and trail running event held near Keswick, starting and finishing at Thornthwaite Church. The course features 870 meters of ascent over forest tracks, flagged paths, and open fell terrain, including checkpoints at Lord’s Seat, Broom Fell, Brown Ho..

The Highland Fling Race is a 53-mile (85 km) ultra trail marathon held annually in Scotland, traversing the southern section of the iconic West Highland Way through Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. The point-to-point course runs from Milngavie near Glasgow to the village of Tyndrum, featur..

The Arrochar 10k is a scenic and varied terrain race held in Arrochar, Argyll, Scotland. The 10-kilometer course features a mix of track, forest roads, and paths, including a significant hill offering views over Loch Long. Runners cross the A83 trunk road with safety precautions before continuing th..

The Anne Allan Trail Run is a charitable running event held in memory of Anne Allan, a dedicated member of Alnwick Harriers. Taking place in the scenic Ingram Valley near Alnwick, Northumberland, the race features an approximately 9 km undulating circular course combining road and trail surfaces. Th..

The 13 Valleys Ultra is a trail running event held in the Lake District National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in England. Participants can choose from four distances: 22 km (2 Valleys Trail), 55 km (5 Valleys), 110 km (7 Valleys), and 180 km (13 Valleys), covering between 2 and 13 of the regio..

The Two Breweries Hill Race is an annual running event held in the scenic Scottish Borders, covering a challenging 30 km (18 miles) route with an ascent of 1500m (4900ft). Starting at Traquair House and finishing at Broughton Ales, the race celebrates local breweries and the spirit of hill running...

The Wild Deer Scottish Trail Runs at Dalkeith Country Park, near Edinburgh, offer a variety of trail running distances including 5km, 10km, half marathon, marathon, and a 32.5-mile ultra. Set within a historic 1000-acre estate, the courses feature mixed terrain with rough trails, firm and grass path..

The TriWorks Floors Castle Trail Race, held on September 28, 2025, takes place in the scenic Scottish Borders at Floors Castle, Scotland's largest inhabited castle. The event offers three trail running distances: a 10km race (two laps of a 5km course), a 5km race (one lap), and a Junior 3km race for..

The Charm Bracelet 100 is a challenging 104-mile ultra marathon held in Dufton, Cumbria, UK, following some of the finest national trails including the Pennine Way, Teesdale Way, King Charles III coastal path, and the Cleveland Way. The route features over 6,000 feet of elevation, mostly downhill, a..

The Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay will take place in Glenridding on Saturday 4 October 2025.