Trail Running calendar near Muirkirk 2026-2027

Take on the Reston Scar Scamper at Staveley Mill Yard on Wed 24 Jun 2026, a lively 6 km fell race with 301 m of climb across fully marked Lake District trails. On the day entry is £5 and all proceeds support Staveley community projects.

Experience an adventure weekend at Drumlanrig Castle featuring trail runs, gravel riding, and road sportives. Enjoy wood fired saunas, live music, and camping in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway.

Experience an evening of trail running at Calderglen Country Park with distances ranging from a toddler dash to a 10k race. Enjoy a marshalled course, chip timing, and a post race buffet at this inclusive community festival.

Join this category AM race in Mungrisdale featuring 13 km of terrain and 825 m of ascent. Experience a classic route that serves as a counter in the 2026 English Fell Running Championships.

Gategill Fell Race on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District is a short steep 3.6 km climb that tests hill running and grit. On the day entries only, wear grippy shoes and enjoy refreshments as proceeds support the local community.

Enjoy a three part summer 5K series through Edinburgh's scenic parks. These chip timed evening races at Inverleith Park, Leith Links, and Fettes offer a friendly atmosphere for runners of all abilities.

Experience a traditional Lakeland fell race over the quiet Buttermere fells with two AL category courses. This memorial event requires navigation skills and full fell running kit for a self-navigated journey across the peaks.

A 15 km mountain race near Dollar Academy with about 960 m of ascent, multiple upland checkpoints and varied terrain. Entry is available in advance or on the day for a £6 fee and basic mountain kit is required.

Run Edinburgh's seven hilltops in a mixed road, trail and hill event that blends urban navigation with racing. Choose your own route between hilltop checkpoints and opt for the competitive Race or the more relaxed Challenge.

Fell race on 5 July 2026 around Skiddaw in the Lake District, based at Keswick Cricket Club. The course is 15.4 km with 960 m of ascent and entry on the day is accepted for a fee of £10.

Take on the Borrowdale School Bash up Bessyboot in the Lake District: a short but fierce 5.2 km with 456 m of climb, offering stunning fell views and a real challenge. Entry on the day, with beer and a burger for every finisher.

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

A multi-terrain festival centred on a 15 km race with significant climbs and a long downhill finish, plus junior loops and a tots dash, organised under UK Athletics rules with open and local prize categories.

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.

Experience a unique trail running event at the UK's largest onshore wind farm. Choose from several distances across a scenic weekend featuring robust routes and a vibrant event village near Glasgow.

Head to the historic grounds of Callendar Park in Falkirk for a summer trail run. Choose from a 5km, 10km, or half marathon distance on flowing trails through parkland and woodland. It's a Canicross-friendly event with chip timing and a fin..

Scurry to the Sea is a unique 12 mile run from the Pentland Hills to the coast. The route offers a mix of cross country, urban paths, and road running, finishing on Musselburgh beach.

A one lap trail race around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026 covering about 5.5 miles. The event is open to runners aged 18 and over and features marked routes, first aid, refreshments and age and team prizes.

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

Race Across Scotland is a 215-mile ultramarathon traversing Scotland's entire Southern Upland Way from coast to coast. With 12 checkpoints and a 100-hour cutoff, it demands self-sufficiency and navigational skill. The event has strict manda..