Trail Running calendar near Moffat 2026-2027

Join the Lakeland Trails Ultra in Ambleside on 11 July 2026 with 100k, 55k, 23k or 14k options from Rothay Park. Waymarked routes through fells and valleys, ample course support and a lively event village make it a must for trail runners.

Take on the British Championship Hill Race at the Alva Games in Scotland. A short 2.5 km course climbs 365 m through steep slopes, gorse and muddy gullies, with junior and senior categories for a proper hill running test.

Fellrunner at Wasdale on Sat 11 Jul 2026 is a classic Lake District 34 km fell race with 2750 m of climbing, testing stamina across rugged terrain and spectacular mountain scenery. Pre entry only and field limited to 250 runners.

Tackle Chapelfell Top, a challenging 7 km fell race with 400 m ascent from St John's Chapel in Weardale. The unmarked out and back climbs across rough open fell to the summit, rewarding navigators with great views and village hospitality.

Tackle scenic hills and a sweeping downhill in the Moffat Festival of Running on 14 July 2026, featuring a 15 km mixed terrain race plus junior and tots events. Expect tough climbs, great views and local prizes for runners of all ages.

A friendly midweek fell dash in the Lake District starting at Old Dungeon Ghyll. 8 km with about 600 m of ascent over steep, scrambling terrain; on the day entry only, £2 fee.

Take on the Swirral Grind 850, an all uphill mountain race in Patterdale on 17 July 2026 that climbs 850 m over 6 km to a trig point on Swirral Edge. Expect steep paths, some scrambling, stunning UNESCO World Heritage views and a recycled s..

Run the Blades is a summer weekend of trails among towering turbines at Whitelee Wind Farm. Pick 10K, half marathon, 50K or junior mile and celebrate at the Event Village at Turbine 53 with prizes and a spinning medal.

Tackle the Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme on Helvellyn Massif, a 28 km skyrace with about 2700 m ascent, technical single track, scree descents, knife edge ridgelines and five graded scrambles. Places are strictly vetted for experienced scrambl..

Tackle the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra, a 57 km mountain ultramarathon in the Lake District with 3700 m ascent and exposed ridgelines. This technical course over Striding Edge and Swirral Edge is tracked and supported.

Run the St Sunday Sky Race in Patterdale on 18 July 2026, a 29 km mountain course with 2050 m ascent over St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells. This entry level skyrunning challenge is fully marked, timed and ends with a post race meal.

Run a scenic 15 km loop of Place Fell around Ullswater, mixing fields, mild technical trails and a thrilling descent from Boredale Hause. Based in Patterdale, finishers get a recycled seed bomb medal and a warming vegan soup.

Take on the Northumberlandia 10K on 18 July 2026 around the striking landform and surrounding trails, with hills, fast stone paths and forest tracks. Enjoy a bespoke finisher medal and event village with café and stalls.

Join the Pete Bland 50th Kentmere Horseshoe on Sun 19 Jul 2026 in the Lake District for a challenging 19.8 km course with 1006 m of climb around classic Lakeland tops. Pre entry required; refreshments and parking at Kentmere Village Hall.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..

Tackle the Montane Lakeland 50 or 100 mile ultra trail loops from Coniston through the Lake District fells. Expect huge climbs, remote paths and unforgettable views across classic Lakeland terrain in a true endurance challenge.

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.

Scurry to the Sea 2026 is a scenic mixed terrain challenge of just under 12 miles, starting on Allermuir Hill and finishing on Musselburgh harbour beach with a sandy finale. Limited to 275 places and advance entry only, it blends cross coun..

Run 14 miles along the Northumberland coast from Beadnell to Alnmouth on 26 July 2026, mixing sand, road and trail and finishing on the beach. Limited places and a 3 hour 30 minute cut off for tide and safety mean book early.

Take on the classic Ambleside fell race near Rydal Park, a short but sharp climb to a rocky summit set in Lakeland scenery. Open to seniors and juniors with age categories, this BOFRA counter promises a stiff test of speed and stamina.