Trail Running calendar near New Abbey 2026-2027

Join the 20 Barriers fell race in Carnforth on Tue 7 Jul 2026 for a testing 8 km with about 160 m climb across classic Bowland terrain. Entry on the day is £10 and proceeds go to local charities; the race is UK Athletics insured.

Participate in a 9 km fell race through the Durham countryside north of Stanhope. This event is part of the North East Fell Running Championships and features a 300 m climb for runners aged 18 and over.

Experience a traditional FRA category AS fell race in Grasmere featuring a 7.4 km course with 700 m of elevation. This 150 runner event offers a direct ascent to Seat Sandal and a flagged descent through the Cumbrian fells.

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.

Join this Beacon Hill fell race on Thu 9 Jul 2026 at Lordenshaw car park, Rothbury. A testing 6.6 mile course with 410 m of climb, entry on the day and teams of three welcome for a spirited summer challenge.

Follow one of the UK’s most popular long distance walks in this fully way marked ultra marathon featuring 100km and 45 mile routes. Runners must navigate hills and steep terrain while racing the tide to reach Holy Island.

The Lakeland Trails Ultra offers four scenic distances through the Lake District, from a 100k midnight adventure to a 14k trail run. All routes are fully marked and supported with feed stations. The event includes professional photos and fi..

Experience a premier Lake District fell race covering 34 km and 2,750 m of ascent through iconic terrain like Scafell Pike and Great Gable. This traditional mountain event requires navigation skills and full safety kit.

Join an expert guided recce of the 11 mile Helvellyn to Ambleside section of Lakes in a Day. Gain valuable route knowledge and mountain safety skills in a small group limited to 12 participants.

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.

Choose from a 5k, 10k, or half marathon on a scenic route through Edinburgh's Holyrood Park. The course includes laps around landmarks like Arthur's Seat on mixed terrain. Dogs are welcome to run alongside participants.

Experience an out and back fell race from St Johns Chapel to the 700m summit of Chapelfelltop. This 7 km course features rough terrain and 400 m of ascent for runners with navigation skills.

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.

Tackle the Blisco Dash in the Lake District from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, an exhilarating 8 km / 5 miles fell race climbing 609 m for breathtaking views and a real test of legs. Entry on the day only and teams are welcome.

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 vertical style race with 850m of ascent over 6km in the Lake District. This uphill only run takes you through the Red Tarn Basin to the summit of Helvellyn via Swirral Edge.

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.

Experience a technical sky race in the Lake District covering 28 km with 2700 m of ascent. This extreme event features hands on rock scrambling and requires proven mountain running and climbing experience for all participants.

Experience an extreme 57 km mountain run in the Lake District featuring 3700 m of ascent. This technical course traverses iconic ridges like Striding Edge and Swirral Edge for a true skyrunning experience.

Experience skyrunning in the Lake District with this 29 km technical mountain race. Navigate 2050 m of ascent through a UNESCO World Heritage Site with full safety support and a marked course.