Trail Running calendar near Muirkirk 2026-2027

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.

A 50 km ultra along the John Muir Way on the East Lothian coast, starting at Port Seton and finishing at Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar. A team relay option splits the course into two 25 km stages.

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.

A 300 km self supported ultra race across northern England from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, crossing three National Parks with about 6,500 m of ascent. Entries for the 2026 edition are full.

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.

A multi-distance running event at Chatelherault Country Park in Hamilton on 29 March 2026, organised by Up and Running Events, offering 6 km, 10 km and 16 km options with tickets available.

A five hour multi-lap endurance run in a medieval-style village at Carron Valley, with solo and team relay categories, a village hub with aid and music, and costume prizes alongside titles for top finishers.

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..

A Lake District trail-running festival in Keswick with 53k and 23k routes. Routes pass Derwent Water and include ascents of Scafell Pike and High Spy, with marked kilometres, aid stations and race services for participants.

Tackle the Grisedale Grind, a steep 4 km Lake District fell race with a testing 480 m ascent that rewards gutsy climbs. Entry on the day for £7 cash, juniors welcome at Revelin Moss opposite Whinlatter Visitor Centre.

Take on the Teenager With Altitude fell race in the Lake District, a testing 24.7 km route from Newlands Adventure Centre with about 2300 m of climb across classic Lakeland terrain. Pre entry only, adults 18 and over, teams welcome with pri..

Two organised fell races from Newlands Activity Centre near Keswick offering 11.5-mile and 15.3-mile courses with significant ascent, online pre-entry, Sportident timing and post-race drinks; proceeds support local causes and the Motor Neur..