Trail Running calendar near Muirkirk 2026-2027

Join the Glentress February Trail Races on 15 February 2026 for woodland singletrack, gravel and moorland routes from a new 5 km up to a testing 42 km. Fully marked courses and stunning views make this a must for trail runners of all levels..

Grab the ACORN Trail Card for entry to six Acorn Trails races in 2026, plus your choice of a green tee or planting a rewilding tree and a personalised shirt at season end. Only 50 cards available, with priority entry and special pricing.

A winter trail race on 15 February 2026 at Balbirnie Park, Markinch, Fife featuring a 4 to 5 miles woodland route with mud and water crossings. All finishers receive a bespoke memento and prizes cover overall and age categories.

Experience a two lap roughly 10 km trail through Glasgow's Linn Park with hills, roots and mud. Limited to 100 runners, the friendly ACORN race finishes by the historic Halfpenny Bridge with snacks and manual timing.

Hillbilly 10k 26 is a 10 km running event at Dalmellington Community Centre in Ayr, United Kingdom on 22 February 2026. It is organised by Butterfly Events and held on behalf of Cancer Research UK.

Night trail event at Whinlatter Forest with marked, chip timed courses and GPX files available. Two options are offered, 10 km with 380 m ascent or 5 km with 200 m ascent; dogs are allowed and a head torch is required.

Explore Culzean Castle and Country Park with 5km, 10km or half marathon trail routes through woods, coast and historic grounds. Canicross friendly with live chip timing, medals and post race snacks for all finishers.

Take on the John Muir Way Ultra Marathon, a scenic 50 km coastal trail along East Lothian with a team relay for two. Follow coastal, rural and woodland paths from Port Seton to Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar.

Run beneath starlit skies in the Dark Skies Run Race Series, a night time trail series at scenic UK reservoirs including gold tier Kielder. Distances from 10K to longer routes offer a magical nocturnal trail challenge.

Take on the Carrock Fell Race in the Lake District on 8 March 2026, 9 km with 500 m climb over rugged terrain. Unmarked route demands map and compass skills and entry is on the day for a spur of the moment fell challenge.

An AS-category fell race by Keswick Athletic Club in the Lake District, covering 7.2 km with 543 m of ascent to Causey Pike. The route includes marked summit sections and three marshal points, and full FRA kit plus a base layer is mandatory..

Jarrett's Jaunt is a Lake District fell race from Wath Brow Bridge, with rugged trails, steep climbs and great views. About 9 km with 440 m ascent, the handicap format gives a fun competitive test and pre entry is required.

Experience a scenic 20 kilometre single lap around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water on 22 March 2026. Undulating, varied trails and limited places make this lakeside challenge a must for trail lovers.

Take on Northern Traverse 2026, a self supported 300 km coast to coast ultra from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay via Wainwright's route. Expect 6,500 m of climbing across three National Parks and wild moorland and mountain views.

Lakes Traverse 2026 is an epic 100 km ultra across the Lake District from St Bees to Shap, following Wainwrights Coast to Coast and sweeping through Ennerdale, Borrowdale and Haweswater. Take on the challenge on 28 to 29 March 2026.

Take on the Coledale Horseshoe in the Lake District on Sat 28 Mar 2026, a challenging 13.7 km fell race with 1067 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Pre entry only and limited to 400 runners so book early.

A forest trail event on Sunday 29 March 2026 around Whinlatter Top with two route options, chip timing and marked courses. Dogs may run with suitable harnesses and borrowable kit is available.

Join a spring run at Chatelherault Country Park in Hamilton on 29 March 2026, with 5 km, 10 km and 15 km routes through scenic parkland. Suitable for all abilities, book your spot online and enjoy a great day outdoors.

Bruce's Crown Race on 11 to 12 April 2026 in Glentrool challenges teams of 2 to 4 with a rugged 46 mile route across three Galloway hill ranges. Remote navigation, manned checkpoints and a 24 hour time limit make this a true team endurance..

Heart of Granite is a challenging 20 mile mountain race in Glen Trool taking in the Merrick summit and wild Galloway ridges. Pre entry only and aimed at experienced fell runners with navigation skills; profits go to Galloway Mountain Rescue..