Trail Running calendar near Newton Stewart 2026-2027

A three day outdoor festival at Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries and Galloway from 26 to 28 June 2026 featuring enduro, gravel and trail events alongside wellness sessions and live entertainment. Results will be posted on race day.

An evening trail running festival at Calderglen Country Park on 26 June 2026, with races from a toddler dash to a 10k, chip timing, marshalled courses and an after-race buffet. A donation is made from each 5k and 10k entry.

A **5K** multi-terrain race through Carnlough quarry with limestone paths, climbs, coastal views and a short out-and-back on Largy Road, organised by Glenlough Running Club.

A new 3.45 miles / 6.00 km fell race on 27 June 2026 around Kirkby-in-Furness, climbing 750 feet. The event counts for the BOFRA Championship and includes junior and senior age categories.

The Cringle Hill Fell Race will take place in Isle of Man on Saturday 27 June 2026.

Trail races at Honister Slate Mine combine mountain running with about 700 m of underground tunnels. Courses are waymarked and marshaled, require basic mountain safety kit, and are open to runners aged 16 and over.

MacTuffX Ayr at Riverside Arena on 27 June 2026 pairs ten functional Xercises with repeated runs in Classic and Double formats, offering Solo, Doubles and Relay entries and a LITE weight division.

A championship counter in Mungrisdale on 28 June 2026, the Blencathra Fell Race is an 'AM' course of 13K with 825m ascent where the classic route is enforced and navigation and mountain-craft skills are required.

A short fell race in the Lake District held as part of the Ullswater Country Fair on 28 June 2026. The 2.4 km course rises about 300 m, has a minimum age of 16 and accepts entry on the day for £5.

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.

A multi-distance fell event around the Patterdale parish boundary offering four route options from a full 28-mile boundary route to a family 6-mile Minibeat, with trackers, checkpoint support, maps and fundraising for the local school and c..

A fell running event over the Buttermere fells with long and short courses, significant ascent, and mandatory FRA kit. Navigation is required as the tops are unflagged and weather can be variable.

A two day mountain navigation event in the Lake District for teams of two, with six linear courses and a score course across a range of distances and technical demands. Overnight camping and map and compass skills are required.

A mountain running event around Spelga reservoir on 4 July 2026 offering a **20 km** championship course and a new **11 km** league course, both requiring mandatory safety kit and navigation with physical map and compass.

Experience a traditional Lakeland gala race featuring a steep 2.3 km course with 300 meters of ascent. This event offers technical fell running for both seniors and juniors at the New Dungeon Ghyll Gala Field.

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.

A 5 km obstacle course at Bitts Park, Carlisle, where participants climb, crawl and slide through mostly flat paths and a short woodland section to raise funds for cancer research. Waves start every 15 minutes and the event is for ages 13 a..

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.

Multiple trail distances run from Ambleside in the Lake District, from a 14k to an Ultra 100k. Routes are waymarked and marshalled with medical cover, feed stations, GPX files and an event village with live commentary.