Trail Running calendar near Kelso 2026-2027

Five and ten kilometre trail runs around Derwent Reservoir on 17 May 2026, with firm trails, some grass and woodland. Live chip timing, Canicross friendly, finishers get a medal and merchandise.

A trail race in Balbirnie Park, Markinch on 17 May 2026, covering between 4 and 4.5 miles on paths and woodland trails. All finishers receive a medal and prizes are awarded across overall and age categories.

A Race for Life event at Hopetoun House offering a chip timed 10k plus 5k and 3k options on mostly gravel and forestry paths. There is a minimum fundraising target of £50 and designated parking on the estate.

A hill trail event in Cockermouth featuring a 6 km multi terrain adult race with a timed summit contest and separate junior races with medals sponsored by Holmen. The event is chip timed and has limited parking.

A **10 km** trail race on a fast, flat course, open to all ages and abilities. All entries get a medal and goody bag and top two men and top two women receive prizes, with spot prizes and a series league table.

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham along the River Wear with looped laps from a 3 km minimum. Finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag and distance pins are available for half marathon and longer.

A one-lap hill race in Perth on 21 May 2026 covering approx. 7 km with 243 m of climb. Registration is at Kinnoull Church Hall; competitors must be 16 or older and carry basic safety kit.

A social 10 km trail run from Milngavie Train Station along the Clyde Coastal path and parts of the West Highland Way led by a qualified, insured guide. Trail shoes are mandatory, dogs and under 18s are not permitted, and proceeds are donat..

Day 2 of the Dun Holm Challenge is a 7 hour Time Challenge along the River Wear in Durham, with a 5 km minimum and multiple distance options. Finishers receive a Durham themed medal and distance pins for half marathon or further.

A fell running event at Sale Fell on 23 May 2026 featuring a 6 mile senior race, a 6 km U18 race and junior races from U10 to U18, chip timed with age grading under FRA rules and prizes for top and age category finishers.

Trail half marathon and 10K in Whinlatter Forest on 24 May 2026. Routes use firm forest trails with steep climbs, wide views of lakes and mountains, live chip timing, and one leashed dog allowed per runner.

Trail races at Hulne Park near Alnwick Castle offer 5K, 10K, half marathon and junior 2K options on multi terrain, traffic free courses with chip timing, finisher medals and prizes for top individuals and teams.

MacTuffX Glasgow on 24 May 2026 mixes ten Xercises with repeated 400m or 800m runs at Crownpoint. Entries are available for solo, pair or five person relay teams and a LITE weight division is offered.

A final local trail race in St Boswells covering about 13 km across river trails, open fields and rooty paths with a historical Wobbly Bridge midway. Numbers are issued in the village Hall and entry is £15.

Part of the Threlkeld village fete in the Lake District on Mon 25 May 2026, this fell race covers 5 km with 340 m of ascent over rough ground. Entry on the day is available for £5 and the event has FRA permit insurance.

A multi-terrain running event at The Angel View Inn on 28 May 2026, with a senior approx 5.5-mile race and junior 1.5-mile races in U10–U16 categories, chip timing, and age- and affiliation-based entry fees.

A guided social trail run of approximately 9 km through Mugdock Park and Craigallian Woods, aimed at runners who can run a road 10 km in under 60 minutes. Mud is likely and the group is led by a qualified, first aid trained guide.

A mainly offroad walking event from Peebles offering *27.6 miles* or *16.4 miles* routes with large climbs above the Tweed Valley and a finish in Peebles with hot food available.

A weekend of off-road running in Grasmere featuring the OMM Lite Trail Quest, the Grasmere 24 hour ultra and a range of trail races, family events, camping, parking and workshops.

Trail runs at Druridge Bay Country Park in Morpeth offering 5 km and 10 km courses over paths, trails and beach. The event is canicross friendly and supports HospiceCare North Northumberland.