Trail Running calendar near Maybole 2025-2026

Tackle the Grisedale Grind, a steep 4 km Lake District fell race with a testing 480 m ascent that rewards gutsy climbs. Entry on the day for £7 cash, juniors welcome at Revelin Moss opposite Whinlatter Visitor Centre.

Take on 42 miles along the West Highland Way from Tyndrum to Fort William, with roughly 6500 ft of ascent and stunning Highland scenery. A marked route with checkpoints and a 12 hour time limit makes this a true endurance challenge.

Run the Forth Ultra and Team Relay, a scenic 44 mile 71 km loop around the Firth of Forth that crosses the Forth Road Bridge and mixes road and coastal trail within an 11 hour limit. Solo, pairs or four person teams finish at Helix Park Fal..

Enjoy the Hidden Glen 10K at Monachyle Mhor on April 26, a scenic tarmac to trail run along Loch Doine with some muddy, puddly sections so trail shoes are recommended. A 1K fun run and medals for all make this a great family day out.

Tackle the Lords Seat Fell race at Whinlatter Visitor Centre, an 8 km route with 430 m of climb across scenic, rugged fells. Entry on the day only £7 cash, with junior races and a start from the visitor centre car park.

Run the new Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra on 2 May 2026, a 90K route across historic Fife finishing at St Andrews Cathedral. Enjoy coastal towns, rolling countryside, hot food at select aid stations and a finisher medal plus T shirt.

Join a scenic 10 km race at The Sands Centre in Carlisle on 6 May 2026, blending road and off road trails for a fun and fast challenge. Entries are limited to 300 runners so sign up early for this lively community race.

Run the Kintyre Way Ultra on 9 May 2026 from Tayinloan to Campbeltown, a scenic trail through beaches, woods and hills with stunning island views. Well supported course with refreshments, drop bags and relay options.

The Slieuwhallian will take place in Saint John's on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run 3 miles.

Finish Lakeland Paws Season 4 at Whinlatter with scenic chip timed 8K and 5K trail routes, the longer topping out at Seat How. Dogs welcome and solo starts give space at the start.

Take on the Latterbarrow Loop, a scenic Lake District 3 mile trail with about 250 m of climb and stunning views between Ennerdale and Calder Bridge. Entry on the day, limited to 100 runners, low fee and a prize for every finisher make this..

Isle of Jura Fell Race is held on the Isle of Jura, Scotland. The route covers 28km with 7 summits and about 2,370 metres of climbing, making it a stern test of hillcraft, endurance and technique. The organizers describe it as one of the to..

Run Whinlatter Forest trails with sweeping views over Derwentwater, Skiddaw and Keswick on scenic but testing terrain. Choose 13.1 or 6.2 miles, bring a leashed dog and claim a bespoke finisher medal and drink.

The Gavel Fell Race will take place in Ennerdale Water on Wednesday 27 May 2026. You can run 5 miles.

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy on Saturday 30 May 2026.

Run from sunset into sunrise along the Ayrshire coast in a 50 km night ultramarathon from Irvine Beach. Enjoy beaches, promenades and trails plus on course support and a finisher medal, goody bag and Polaroid photo.

Tackle a scenic 56 mile trail on the Southern Upland Way at Ultra Scotland 50, a way marked ultra through forests, valleys and hills of southern Scotland. Limited to 400 runners, the race offers supportive checkpoints and live online tracki..

Ultra Scotland 100 is a 104 mile trail ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way, with 4,611 m of climbing and unforgettable Highland scenery. Limited to 250 runners with a 38 hour cutoff, it is a true test of endurance and grit.

Take on the classic Ennerdale Horseshoe in the Lake District, a tough 23 mile fell race with big ascent and stunning mountain scenery. Entries are limited and on the day places may be available, creating a competitive scenic challenge.

Killearn 10k Trail on 6 June 2026 winds through village lanes, the historic pipe track and the foothills of Dumgoyne, starting and finishing in Killearn Public Park. Limited to 250 places and entries are now closed.