Trail Running calendar near Kelso 2026-2027

Celebrate the 50th Alston Gala with this historic 6.2 km fell race to Park Fell and back. Support the local mountain rescue team while tackling a 211 meter climb in the North Pennines.

Experience a 12 km out and back trail run along the Northumbrian coastal path. Enjoy a route through sandy dunes and gravel trails followed by live music and food at Hemscott Hill Farm.

Test your mountain skills at the Blencathra Fell Race in Mungrisdale. This championship event features a 13 km category AM course with 825 meters of ascent through the high fells.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Dundee in June 2026. Choose from individual, double, or relay categories featuring repeated intervals of 400m or 800m. Open to all participants aged 18 and over.

Gategill Fell Race on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District is a short steep 3.6 km climb that tests hill running and grit. On the day entries only, wear grippy shoes and enjoy refreshments as proceeds support the local community.

Enjoy a three part summer 5K series through Edinburgh's scenic parks. These chip timed evening races at Inverleith Park, Leith Links, and Fettes offer a friendly atmosphere for runners of all abilities.

Traverse the historic Patterdale Parish boundary on this technical mountain event in the Ullswater Valley. Choose from four distances ranging from a family downhill walk to a 28 mile ultra run with 10,200 feet of ascent.

The Chevy Chase is a classic 20-mile fell run and challenge walk in Northumberland. Participants summit two peaks on an unmarked route, navigating with map and compass. A strict kit list and time limits apply for this iconic event.

Test your fell running and navigation skills across the quiet summits of the Lake District on this challenging Al Category race. Choose between two demanding distances starting from Loweswater Village Hall.

A 15 km mountain race near Dollar Academy with about 960 m of ascent, multiple upland checkpoints and varied terrain. Entry is available in advance or on the day for a £6 fee and basic mountain kit is required.

Traverse 37 miles of the iconic Pennine Way including High Cup Nick and Crossfell. This mountain trail event offers a supported trek through some of the most remote and majestic scenery in northern England.

MacTuffX Sunderland offers a unique interval based racing format with 400m and 800m repetitions. Participants can compete solo or in teams through doubles and relay categories in this July event.

Traverse the highest peak in the Pennines on this 24 km fell race starting from Garrigill. Enjoy a marshalled route through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty while supporting the local air ambulance.

Run Edinburgh's seven hilltops in a mixed road, trail and hill event that blends urban navigation with racing. Choose your own route between hilltop checkpoints and opt for the competitive Race or the more relaxed Challenge.

Fell race on 5 July 2026 around Skiddaw in the Lake District, based at Keswick Cricket Club. The course is 15.4 km with 960 m of ascent and entry on the day is accepted for a fee of £10.

Participate in a 9 km fell race through the Durham countryside north of Stanhope. This event is part of the North East Fell Running Championships and features a 300 m climb for runners aged 18 and over.

Participate in a 1.28 mile run around the historic Elizabethan Walls of Berwick upon Tweed. Runners of all ages aim to complete the course before the Curfew Bell finishes tolling its thirteen minute sequence.

Join this Beacon Hill fell race on Thu 9 Jul 2026 at Lordenshaw car park, Rothbury. A testing 6.6 mile course with 410 m of climb, entry on the day and teams of three welcome for a spirited summer challenge.

Follow one of the UK’s most popular long distance walks in this fully way marked ultra marathon featuring 100km and 45 mile routes. Runners must navigate hills and steep terrain while racing the tide to reach Holy Island.

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.