Trail Running calendar near Melrose 2026-2027

A junior fell-racing round at Whinlatter Forest Park on 12 July 2026, with races for U10 to U20 categories and mapped courses of 1.5–5.6 km. Junior entries are by pre-entry only and the event follows FRA rules.

Chapelfell Top is an AS graded 7 km fell race in St. John’s Chapel, Weardale featuring 400 m of ascent to the 703 m summit and a return on the same route. The event is organised by Durham Fell Runners and run under FRA rules.

A multi-terrain 15 km festival in Moffat held under UK Athletics rules with open and local prizes, veteran categories, junior races and a tots dash; route features a long climb, stony track section and a 4.6 mile descent back to town.

Experience a 7.2 km hill race up Cairn Table in East Ayrshire. This chip timed event features rough terrain and unmarked routes for runners seeking a self reliant hill running experience.

An evening team relay at Derwenthaugh Country Park on 16 July, run by Derwent Valley Running Club. Teams of three, age 16 plus, must include at least one male and one female; entry is £18 per team and parking is limited.

An uphill only 6 km race with 850 m of ascent on Helvellyn from Patterdale. The course climbs via steep paths, crosses Red Tarn Basin flats, then ascends Swirral Edge with sections of easy scrambling to a summit trig point.

Trail races at Whitelee Wind Farm over the weekend of 17 to 19 July 2026, offering 10K, half marathon, 50K and a free junior mile for under 16s. The event includes an Event Village at Turbine 53, checkpoints and parking on site.

A technical skyrace around the Helvellyn Massif, covering 28 km with 2700 m ascent. Entrants must be 19 or older and demonstrate significant mountain running and rock climbing experience through a pre-selection vetting process.

A 57 km mountain race with 3700 m ascent around Helvellyn in the English Lake District on 18 July 2026. The course is fully marked and includes Striding Edge, Swirral Edge and Long Stile Edge with a 14.5 hour time limit.

A 29 km mountain sky race in Patterdale with 2050 m ascent over St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells. The fully marked course features five manned checkpoints, a supplied feed station, electronic timing and GPRS tracking.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent. Marked course, a feed station, electronic timing and a plantable Wild Flower Seed medal.

A 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia near Cramlington that uses the landform and surrounding countryside. Mixed terrain, a water station, a childrens fun run and an event village with café and stalls are included.

Trail runs at Callendar House in Falkirk offer three distances, live chip timing and Canicross access. Finishers receive a medal, event merchandise and a snack and drink.

Flat two-lap 5 mile trail race at Ashington Community Woods with traffic-free paths, limited to 125 runners. Finishers receive a gift and chocolate and £1 of each fee supports Friends of the Woods.

The Fellside Fell Race will take place in Caldbeck on Wednesday 22 July 2026. You can run 11 kilometers.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.

A hill race on 25 July 2026 as part of the Falkland Gala. The course covers just under 6 miles with over 400 m of ascent across paths, fields and hillside, is well marshalled, and requires mandatory kit and personal hydration.

A fully supported 100 miles (160 km) ultramarathon from Edinburgh to Glamis Castle with a 48 hour finish window. The route is waymarked with staffed pit stops, professional medical cover, bag transport and sleep station options.

A just under 12 mile point to point run from Hillend ski centre car park to Musselburgh harbour beach that combines a climb to Allermuir with mixed terrain and mandatory checkpoints. Pre entry only and open to over 16s.

A marshalled, approximately 14 mile coastal race from Beadnell Harbour to Alnmouth Estuary on 26 July 2026 with a three hour 30 minute cut-off and a 1000-runner limit. Bus transfers and T-shirt options must be booked by 14 June 2026.