Trail Running calendar near Melrose 2026-2027

Experience a trail run through the tracks and pine forests of County Durham. Choose between a 10k or Half Marathon on undulating woodland paths with chip timing and themed medals for all 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..

Experience the historic St Oswalds Way at the Pilgrims' Ultra. Choose between 50k, 100k, or 100 mile distances starting from Holy Island and traveling through the stunning landscapes of Northumberland.

Join the Orton Fell Race for a 10 km run with 258 meters of elevation gain through the fells. This FRA licensed event features senior categories and junior races starting from Orton C of E Primary School.

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.

Experience a stunning ultra marathon along the Pennine Way and UK national trails with 50 and 100 mile options. Enjoy full support including GPS tracking and multiple food stations on these scenic point to point routes.

Experience a 57 mile journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh following historic canal towpaths and city landmarks. This flat and fast paced ultra marathon features live GPS tracking and full checkpoint support for up to 750 participants.

Run through Scottish history at the William Wallace Running Festival. Choose between a fast, flat 10km past Stirling Bridge or a family-friendly 1 mile fun run. Both events start and finish at Stirling Cricket Club on 10 October 2026.

Choose your challenge in this flexible 7 hour event along Durham's River Wear. Run laps to earn a themed medal and goody bag. An aid station supports your chosen distance.

A trail half marathon along Hadrian's Wall from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham, covering 13.5 miles. The event features staggered group starts, required shuttle transport to the start, bag drop and live chip tim..

Enjoy a flexible time challenge along the scenic River Wear in Durham. Complete as many laps as you wish over seven hours to earn a unique themed medal and goody bag.

Experience the landscape of County Durham on a trail run through moorlands and woodland gorges featuring two distances and views of four scenic reservoirs.

A challenging hill race in the Ochils, starting and finishing in Alva Glen. The 14.6 km route visits several summits, including Ben Cleuch. Entry is affordable, with prizes for top finishers and veterans.

The Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultramarathon and Relay Race is a 38-mile trail event. It is run in association with the Jedburgh Running Festival and is scheduled for October 2026.

Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.

Join the Halloween themed Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail on 31 October for a fun, chilli pepper shaped route into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and sweeping views. All finishers get a snood and a bespoke medal.

Run under the stars at Dark Skies Run in Wooler on 31 October 2026, a Trail Outlaws night trail in Northumberland National Park with fully marked routes and stocked checkpoints. 10k and Half Marathon options.

Event Overview The Lakeland Trails at Helvellyn is a trail running event on October 31, 2026. It starts and finishes on the shores of Ullswater in Glenridding, within the Lake District National Park. The courses pass through ancient woodlan..

Run a scenic half marathon on Halloween through the woodland and coastal paths of Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve. The event supports the local RNLI, and finishers get a medal and post-race refreshments. With about 300 participants,..