Trail Running calendar near Melrose 2025-2026

The Jedburgh Three Peaks Races, held in Jedburgh, Scotland, feature a 38-mile trail ultramarathon and a relay race with four legs totaling 38 miles. The ultramarathon course is fully marked with checkpoints offering water, Coke, and drop bag access. The relay race covers distances of 10, 7, 11, and..

The Acorn Duncan Macfarlane Race, known as "The Dunky," is a 7.5km trail running event held at Mugdock Country Park near Glasgow, Scotland. The race consists of two laps through scenic trails featuring two castles, a loch, and a World War II anti-aircraft emplacement. Participants enjoy autumnal woo..

The Wooler Trail Races, held in Wooler, Northumberland, offer runners a challenging experience in the heart of Northumberland National Park. Participants can choose between a trail marathon and a half marathon, with an option to complete both races. The courses are fully marked, ensuring clear navig..

The NAV4 Ullswater Way & Challenge is a scenic outdoor event held in Pooley Bridge, UK, featuring two route options around Ullswater Lake. The Ullswater Way covers 20 miles on a low-level lakeside path, while the Ullswater Challenge extends to 24 miles, adding a demanding high-level fell route aroun..

The Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail Race is a scenic trail running event held in Auchterarder, Scotland, organized by Five Star Events. The race features a unique 10K course shaped like a chili pepper, starting in the town and winding through the foothills of the Ochil Hills. Runners experience varied..

The Tinto Hill Race, organized by Carnethy Hill Running Club, is a challenging 4.4-mile hill running event with a 1,500-foot climb, held near Tinto Hill in Scotland. The course follows unmarked paths above 2,000 feet, requiring runners to carry mandatory safety kit including waterproofs, hat, gloves..

The Tommy Run is a commemorative running event held in Seaham, County Durham, along the scenic seafront featuring roads, paths, promenade, and some trail sections. Starting at the Tommy War Memorial statue—a poignant sculpture of a WWI soldier—the event includes 5km and 10km race options, suitable f..

Lakeland Paws Dogs@Dodd is a scenic running event held in Dodd Wood, UK, featuring fully marked courses with stunning views over Bassenthwaite Lake and the Coledale Fells. Participants can choose between an 8K route with 370m ascent or a shorter 5K option with 210m ascent, suitable for beginners or..

The Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival, held in Tayport, Scotland, offers a scenic trail running experience through Tentsmuir Forest. The 2025 event features multiple distances: a half marathon, 10km, 5km, a 5km junior run for ages 11-15, and a 1.2km family fun run. All courses ar..

The Derwentwater Ten is a highly regarded 10-mile road race in the UK, celebrated as "the UK's most scenic 10 mile road race." The event attracts hundreds of runners, with 422 participants finishing the latest edition. Known for its smooth organization and beautiful course, the race offers a friendl..

The John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra Marathon is a unique night-time ultra running event held at Balgone Estate, East Lothian, Scotland. Participants have six hours to complete as many laps as possible of a well-marked 5km off-road trail loop. The race offers solo and team relay options, with teams of..

The Wild Deer Running Session at Newburn Leisure Centre offers a friendly, all-abilities running event led by qualified coaches. Held at Newburn Activity Centre in Newburn, participants engage in interval-based training featuring hill efforts, covering 5 to 7 miles of varied terrain. The session fos..

The Saturn Remembrance Day Run 2025 - North takes place in Durham City at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club. This inclusive trail running event features a flexible 6-hour 32-minute time challenge, allowing participants to run distances from a minimum of 3km up to ultra distances, with laps of approxima..

The Hamsterley Moon Runner Trail Race is a 10k head torch trail run held in Hamsterley Forest, County Durham, the largest forest in the area covering 4,900 acres. Scheduled for November, the night-time race offers a unique experience where runners navigate a fully marked course illuminated by head t..

The Gibside Fruitbowl will take place in Rowlands Gill on Sunday 16 November 2025. You can run 7 miles.

The Slaley Hall & Forest Half Marathon and 10K Trail Runs take place at Slaley Hall Hotel near Hexham, set within 1,000 acres of woodland on the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The event offers two distances: a half marathon (13.1 miles) featuring 7 miles through the t..

The Tweed Valley Ultra is a multi-terrain ultra running event held in the scenic Tweed Valley, near Peebles, Scotland. It offers two distance options: 50km and 65km, both starting and finishing at the Glentress Peel Visitor Centre. The course features rolling hills, woodlands, and riverside trails,..

The Borders 8-hour Challenge (NU Limits Running) will take place in Newcastleton on Saturday 22 November 2025. You can run 4 miles.

The Sale Fell Race, organized by Cumberland Fell Runners, takes place near Wythop Mill at Sale Fell bench. Scheduled for November 22, 2025, the event features a challenging 3.7-mile (5.9 km) course with 900 feet (274 meters) of ascent, classified as a Category BS fell race. The race welcomes juniors..

The Hermitage Trail Runs, held at the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill, feature 10km and 5km trail races along with a 1.2km festive fun run. The courses are off-road, clearly marked, and marshaled, offering challenging routes that ascend and descend Blackford Hill, starting from the Hermitage o..