Trail Running calendar near Melrose 2025-2026

The Darren Holloway Memorial Race, known as the Buttermere Horseshoe, is a challenging fell running event held in the Lake District, starting and finishing at Loweswater Village Hall. It features two courses: a long 35.5 km route with 2515 m ascent and a shorter 20.8 km course with 1518 m ascent, bo..

The NAV4 Pennine 39 is a challenging 37-mile mountain trail event held in the scenic Cumbrian/Durham Pennines, England. The route follows a stunning section of the Pennine Way, featuring iconic landmarks such as High Force and Cauldron's Snout waterfalls, High Cup Nick, and the highest point in Engl..

The Chopwell Woods "Burger & Beer" Trail Runs, hosted by Wild Deer Events, take place annually at Chopwell Woods, a scenic 360-hectare mixed woodland near Rowlands Gill on the edge of Gateshead. Participants can choose from 5, 10, or 15-mile trail distances, with a 5-mile lap route available. The ev..

The CBTE Blencathra Marathon is a challenging 26.5-mile trail marathon held in Caldbeck, UK. This circular route features nearly 6,000 feet of elevation gain and includes summits of five Wainwright fells: Bowscale, Blencathra, Mungrisdale Common, Knott, and High Pike. Designed for experienced fell a..

The Cross Fell Race, held in Garrigill, is a challenging 24km fell running event featuring a 680m climb. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the course forms a lasso route that includes the summit of Cross Fell, the highest peak in the Pennines, and the source of the River Tees. Participan..

The Benarty Gala Trail Race is a scenic 5-mile trail run held at Lochore Meadows Country Park in Fife, Scotland. The course starts and finishes near the Lochore Meadows parkrun area, following trails along the southern shores of the loch with views of Benarty Hill, then looping through Harran Hill W..

The Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon will take place in Lake District National Park from Saturday 5 July 2025 to Sunday 6 July 2025.

The Patterdale Parish Boundary - Beat the Bounds will take place in Penrith on Saturday 5 July 2025.

The Chevy Chase is a challenging 20-mile running and walking event held in Northumberland, starting and finishing at Wooler Youth Hostel. Participants traverse some of the region's finest upland scenery, including summits of Cheviot (815m) and Hedgehope (714m). The unmarked course allows runners and..

The Dollar Hill Race is a challenging 15km mountain running event held in Dollar, Scotland, starting and finishing at the Cricket Pavilion near Dollar Academy. The course features a demanding route through Dollar Glen, ascending several hills including Saddle Hill, White Wisp, Tarmangie, Andrew Gann..

Beat the Bounds, Patterdale is a longstanding 45-year tradition held in the Ullswater Valley, Cumbria, celebrating the parish boundary of Patterdale. The main event covers a challenging 28-mile route with approximately 10,300 feet of ascent, traversing notable peaks such as Helvellyn, Raise, and Fai..

The Bowels of Fleetwith Fell Race is a unique 6km fell running event held at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale, Lake District. This challenging race features approximately 1500m of ascent and combines outdoor mountain terrain with an extraordinary underground section. Competitors start at Honister S..

The Skiddaw Fell Race, organized by Keswick Athletic Club, is a challenging 15.4 km (9.6 miles) mountain race with a 960m (3150ft) ascent, held in Keswick, England. Starting at Fitz Park near Keswick Football Club, the course follows firm, mainly hard paths with no bogs, ascending Skiddaw via Latrig..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants have up to seven hours to run as many laps as they wish on a 4.37-mile (7km) or possibly a 3.28-mile course, with a mi..

The Curfew Fun Run is a family-friendly running event taking place in Berwick-upon-Tweed on July 9, 2025. Designed for participants aged 12 and under, as well as families and adult fun runners, the event features a 1.28-mile course around the historic Elizabethan Walls. Participants aim to complete..

The Wheelbirks Summer 10k is a trail running event held at Wheelbirks Farm in Stocksfield, Northumberland. This approximately 10-kilometer race features a diverse course that includes farmland boundaries, forest and woodland trails, steep technical climbs and descents, a river crossing, and muddy se..

The Alva Games is a challenging hill race held near Stirling, Scotland, on the A91 at Alva. The course covers 1.60 miles (2.5 km) with a steep ascent gaining 1200 feet (365 meters) in elevation. Runners face natural obstacles including thorny gorse and a muddy gully as the hill steepens toward the s..

The Run Durham Hamsterley Forest Summer 10k is a challenging and scenic race set in the beautiful Hamsterley Forest, County Durham. Scheduled for July 13, 2025, this 10k event features a hilly course that includes both enduring climbs and fast downhill sections, culminating in a flat 2km finish. Par..

The Chapelfell Top Fell Race, organized by Durham Fell Runners, is a challenging 7km out-and-back race with 400m of ascent, held in St John’s Chapel, Weardale. The course features tough fell terrain, including a significant climb to the summit of Chapelfelltop at 700m elevation, followed by a fast d..

The Captain Callcott Canter is a multi-terrain trail race organized by the Derwent Valley Running Club in collaboration with Greener Miles Running. Set in the picturesque Derwenthaugh Park, participants will race over and beneath the historic 9 Arches Viaduct. This event, now in its 11th year, honor..