Trail Running calendar near Innerleithen 2026-2027

This guided recce covers the challenging first 12 miles of the Lakes in A Day route, from Caldbeck to Threlkeld. With experienced NAV4 tutors, you'll learn about navigation, gear, and strategy on the remote fells. Group size is limited to 1..

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.

Explore the historic Kielder Forest on its centenary with this trail running event. Choose from five distances, from a 5k to a 52k ultra, on forest trails with steady inclines. The event includes finisher medals, aid stations, and nearby ca..

A 16 km Lake District fell race from Glenridding with 1525 m of climb, permit insured, pre entry only, and compulsory full kit for adult runners.

Kick off the Autumn Series with the Lakeland Trails in Keswick. Choose from 5K, 10K, or 15K trail runs starting in Fitz Park, with stunning views of Derwentwater. Enjoy a festival atmosphere with live music, local food, and a family-friendl..

A circular fell marathon in the Northern Fells, summiting five Wainwrights including Blencathra. With 26.4 miles and 5875 ft of ascent, it's an event for experienced runners and walkers, offering a 12-hour cutoff.

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 festi..

The River Ayr Way Challenge is an annual 40 mile ultra marathon held each September. This point to point race follows the scenic River Ayr Way, attracting runners nationwide. The 2026 event marks its 20th anniversary.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

The Old Crown Round on 12 Sep 2026 is a tough 36 km Lake District fell race with 2200 m of climbing across pathless open fell, so navigation skills are essential. Pre entry via SiEntries is required and teams are welcome.

Take on the Fellrunner at Cronkley on 12 Sep 2026, a scenic 17.1 km fell race near Barnard Castle with 560 m ascent that tests stamina and navigation. Places are limited and entrants get a chip butty and hot drink at the Farmhouse Kitchen.

Take on the classic La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial, a navigational fell race across the fells with three testing courses. Pre entry only and vetting ensure a real mountain challenge with food, prizes and electronic timing.

A 30K run in North Berwick with solo and three person relay options, 640 m ascent, chip timing and marshals. A separate 10K circular walk supports Scottish Veterans Residences.

The Enchanted Ultra 50K is a navigational adventure through the mythic landscapes of the Cheviot hills. Runners follow a GPS route from Wooler, passing ancient sites and legendary locations like Hen Hole. The event provides full support, in..

Tackle the Thornthwaite Round in the Lake District on 19 Sep 2026, a scenic fell race of 15.6 km with 871 m of climb across forest tracks and open fell. Friendly entries on the day and homemade tea await finishers.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage valleys of the Lake District National Park across four distances, from a 22km trail to a 184km ultra. The event donates a portion of entry fees to conservation and offers ITRA points. Entries for the longes..

The Pilgrims' Ultra is a trail running series on the historic St Oswald's Way in Northumberland. Runners can choose from 50 km, 100 km, and 100 mile distances, starting on Holy Island. The event includes GPS tracking, a T-shirt, and a medal..

Trail races at Dalkeith Country Park in September 2026 cover distances from a family 1 mile to a 32.5 mile ultra. Courses use woodland and estate paths, live chip timing is provided, canicross is allowed and on site parking is available.

Experience a 10 km trail run through the woodlands and grasslands of Rising Sun Country Park near Newcastle. This event features chip timing and a dog friendly canicross option for runners with four legged companions.

Distances The event offers two ultra marathon distances: the Charm Bracelet 100 (104 miles) and the Charm Bracelet 50 (50 miles). Route The Charm Bracelet 100 starts in Dufton, Cumbria. The route follows the Pennine Way, then the Teesdale W..