Trail Running calendar near Newton Stewart 2026-2027

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.

Trail runs in Grasmere, Lake District, offering 5 km and 10 km routes that pass Grasmere Water and Rydal Water. The event is canicross friendly, uses live chip timing, and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

A community run and walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell with a full distance of 13 miles, sign posted route, two refreshment stations and post event tea and tray bake. Options allow shorter turns at support points for walkers and slower..

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.

The Manx Mountain Marathon will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.

Classic Lake District fell run from New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, a sharp 3.5 mile course with 2100 ft of climbing over rough rock and moor. Day entries welcome; bring map, compass and waterproofs for this high country test.

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..

RunThrough Lake District on 11 April 2026 from Keswick offers a scenic but testing 53k and a shorter 23k around Derwent Water and Catbells. Marshalled, chip timed courses with aid stations, live tracking for ultras and a hot finish.

Trail races of 10k and 16k start and finish at Hawkshead Recreation Ground, following marked routes with views over Windermere and the Lakeland fells. All routes include the mile long Coffin Trail climb and are supported by marshals and wat..

A long Lakeland route of about 23 miles with 4400 ft of ascent starting and finishing at Ambleside Parish Centre. The route passes Loughrigg Tarn, Coniston and Tarn Hows; navigational skills and basic mountain kit are required.

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.

Hill & Dale in Castlewellan, County Down on 16 April 2026 covers 8.50 km with 330 m of ascent. The race is organised by Newcastle AC for the Hill & Dales League; GPS is not permitted and Level B mandatory kit is required.

A spring Lake District mountain run with a figure-of-eight route over Loadpot, High Street, Helvellyn and Place Fell. Main route is just over 40 miles, limited to 100 starters and a full bad-weather kit is required.

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..

Take on a 6.6 km mountain run at Tollymore on 23 April 2026 with 350 m of ascent and only major junctions marked. GPS is not allowed and Level B safety kit is compulsory, so come prepared for classic mountain terrain.

Explore military history and sweeping Lake District views at the RAF Spadeadam Blue Streak Trail Run on Saturday 25 April 2026. Choose 11 km or 14 mile routes across an active RAF station with proceeds benefiting the RAF Benevolent Fund.