Trail Running calendar near Newton Stewart 2026-2027

A two day off road running festival at Grasmere Showground offering trail races, a 24 hour ultra loop and an OMM Lite Trail Quest with solo and team options. Family races and camping are available.

A mountain running race in Donard Forest Park covering 10 km with 850 m of ascent, requiring navigation and mandatory safety kit. Checkpoints are marshalled and a cut-off at the Saddle will be enforced.

A 16 km unmarked hill race in the Lowther Hills with 1200 m of climb, limited to 200 runners. Competitors must carry mandatory kit, bring a refillable cup for water stations, and be prepared to navigate open, pathless terrain.

A fully waymarked 42 km trail around Grasmere and nearby valleys with about 1905 m of ascent. The event provides course drinks, a checkpoint with snacks, tracker hire, mandatory kit checks and a Langdale slate medal at the finish.

A trail event on 31 May 2026 around Ullswater offering three distances. The 33.5 mile ultra includes Lowther and Dalemain loops, the 21.5 mile is a full lake lap, and the 10 mile runs from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding.

Three Ullswater Way trail races in Cumbria offer a 33.5 mile Ultra, a 21.5 mile Trail 20 and a 10 mile Trail 10. Registration is at Jenkins Field in Glenridding and Trail 10 starts at Pooley Bridge.

Experience a multi-terrain running festival along the scenic Cumbrian Coastal path. Choose between an 11.75k, 5k, or a 1 mile family fun run with views of the Lakeland fells and Duddon Estuary.

A trail race at Donard Forest Park: 8 km with about 500 m climb on forest paths, part of the Hills and Dales series. Entry, age rules and kit requirements are managed through SiEntries.

Stickle Grind 650 on 5 June 2026 is a 2.4 km vertical race from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn near Ambleside that gains 650 m to the summit of Harrison Stickle, with a manned checkpoint, safety team, and a recycled medal for finishers.

A 50 km out and back ultramarathon along the Ayrshire Coast starting and finishing at Irvine Beach, running across beaches, promenades and trails from sunset into sunrise. Aid stations at 12, 25 and 37 km; drop bag option at 25 km.

A measured 5 mile chip-timed race from CS Lewis Square that follows the Connswater Greenway into Victoria Park and back, on mixed road, trail and grass surfaces.

A 38 km skyrunning event in the Central Lake District with 2800 m ascent on technical single track and scree, summiting England's highest mountain. Entries require runners aged 19 or older and a competency attestation.

A 56 mile Southern Upland Way race from St John’s Town of Dalry to Moffat with live GPS tracking, mandatory kit requirements and checkpoint support. The event has 400 places, a 20 hour cut off and official UTMB ITRA points.

A 104-mile ultramarathon on the Southern Upland Way from St John’s Town of Dalry to Galashiels on 6 June 2026, with 4611m ascent, live GPS tracking, mandatory kit requirements and limited entries.

A technical 21 km trail run in Great and Little Langdale on 6 June 2026, based at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn. The course has 850 m of ascent, marked trails, a manned checkpoint and a recycled paper mache seed bomb medal.

Glentress 8 Hour Challenge is an 8 hour running event at Glentress on 6 June 2026 organised by NU Limits Running. Registration for this edition closed on 3 March 2026.

Take on the classic Ennerdale Horseshoe in the Lake District, a tough 23 mile fell race with big ascent and stunning mountain scenery. Entries are limited and on the day places may be available, creating a competitive scenic challenge.

The Killearn 10k Trail Race on 6 June 2026 is a Scottish Athletics affiliated community event in Killearn. The route mixes tarmac, forest paths, farm tracks and grassland with about 310 ft elevation; entries are sold out.

A lakeside trail event in Coniston on 6 June 2026 with 10 km and 16 km routes, marked trails, water stations, live music and a race village with local food and traders.

A 16.20 km mountain running race in County Antrim with about 620 m of ascent, held as part of the NIMRA medium distance championships. Mandatory Level B kit is required and only major junctions are marked.