Trail Running calendar near Kelso 2026-2027

A 56 mile Southern Upland Way trail race on 6 June 2026 with 2447 m of ascent, 400 places and a 20 hour cut off. The event uses mandatory GPS tracking, enforced checkpoints and detailed mandatory kit requirements.

A 104 mile trail ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way from St Johns Town of Dalry to Galashiels, with 4611m of ascent and live GPS tracking. The event has 250 places, a 38 hour cut off and awards finishers a tiered buckle.

Glentress 8 Hour Challenge is an 8 hour running event at Glentress on 6 June 2026 organised by NU Limits Running. Registration for this edition closed on 3 March 2026.

A waymarked 100 km point to point trail along the Northumberland coast from Bamburgh to Tynemouth Priory. The event includes six feed stations, medical cover, runner tracking and a 24 hour cut off.

Spartan Scotland at Hopetoun Estate on June 7, 2026 features Sprint, Super and Beast obstacle races plus a kids race. A one day Trifecta option and team entry choices are available and Tough Mudder runs at the same location that weekend.

Classic Lake District fell race from Howtown Bobbin Mill, testing runners over 13.3 miles with about 1400 m of climb across rugged terrain. Entry is on the day for £8 and limited to 100 starters so arrive early.

A community trail run of approximately 10k at Palacerigg Country Park, raising funds for Freedom City Foundation. The undulating route uses single track and forest paths, includes a shuttle from Greenfaulds Station, and is open to participa..

A trail race of about 8.4 miles through the West Highland Way and Mugdock Country Park, chip timed and fully marshalled, with a 300 runner limit. Proceeds support the 20th Glasgow Scout Group and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

A 7.5 mile trail race from The Cheviot Centre in Wooler that visits Humbleton Hill twice plus Brownslaw and Coldberry hills. Navigation is by GPX file only and dogs are not permitted.

A three day ultra running challenge along the West Highland Way covering about 54 km, 42 km and 58 km on successive days. Small group format with overnight bag transfer and varied Highland scenery from Loch Lomond to Fort William.

Take on the Mike Mallen Memorial Round Latrigg, a classic 5 mile fell race from Fitz Park in Keswick with scenic trails and friendly marshals. Day entry available for ages 16 plus and all funds raised go to charity.

A hill race in the Pentland Hills on 10 June 2026 with senior and junior routes. The senior course covers about 5.2 km with a 310 m climb and includes steep, heathered summit sections and marshalled tracks.

A volunteer-run mountain running and walking event in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria offering distances from 5k to an Ultra plus a mountain marathon, a festival-style Basecamp and fundraising for local charities.

The La Sportiva Sunset Stroll is one of six routes at The Yomp, a volunteer run mountain event in Kirkby Stephen that supports local charities during a multi day weekend of running and walking.

An evening two-lap race in Linn Park on Glasgow's south side, covering just under 8 km and featuring the park waterfall and historic Halfpenny Bridge. The event is manually timed, supports the Friends of Linn Park, and has limited entry.

Trail runs from Waterside Campsite in Pooley Bridge offering 10km and half marathon routes with live chip timing, finisher medal, optional event t-shirt and on-site parking. The event supports Patterdale Mountain Rescue and allows donations..

A mud obstacle race in Walton, Brampton with adult and junior distances across mixed terrain. The course features cargo nets, monkey bars, tunnels and a long slip and slide plus event photography and a post race festival.

A timed, multi-leg ultra from Kielder Castle where solo runners or Ekiden teams cover five radial routes totalling 170 miles within 36 hours, with the North leg to Carter Bar required as the finale and self navigation required.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course around Strathclyde Loch at Strathclyde Country Park with mud obstacles to climb, crawl and slide through. Organized by Cancer Research UK, waves run every 15 minutes and a £50 fundraising target applies.

A 10.4 km hill race organised by Carnethy Hill Running Club around Traprain Law, featuring a river wade, a steep rocky ascent with rope and an extra climb via Pencraig Wood. Entry fee £7.50 and entries accepted on the day.