Trail Running calendar near Newton Stewart 2026-2027

A two day mountain navigation event in the Lake District for teams of two, offering six linear courses from novice to expert plus a Fairfield score course with a 12 hour total. Entrants must carry camping kit and be competent with map and c..

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 muddy 5k obstacle event at Bitts Park in Carlisle on 05 July 2026, featuring climbing, crawling and sliding challenges. Entry includes a fundraising target and on-site facilities such as toilets and refreshments.

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.

Multi-distance trail running in Ambleside with fully waymarked, marshalled routes, professional medical cover, GPS tracking on the 100k and compulsory kit checks for the ultra distances.

A long mountain fell race in Wasdale covering 34 km and about 2750 m of ascent, featuring high ground and multiple checkpoints including Scafell Pike and Great Gable. Full FRA kit is required and a provided tracker is mandatory for entrants..

Join the Whinlatter FRA Junior Championships for an exciting day of fell running in Whinlatter Forest Park. With distances ranging from 1.5 km to 5.6 km, this event caters to age groups from Under 10 to Seniors.

A multi-terrain 15 km festival in Moffat held under UK Athletics rules with open and local prizes, veteran categories, junior races and a tots dash; route features a long climb, stony track section and a 4.6 mile descent back to town.

A low cost and informal summer fell race in Great Langdale featuring an 8 km route to the summit of Pike of Blisco and an unconventional beer prizegiving.

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.

An uphill only 6 km mountain race with 850 m ascent from King George Playing Field in Patterdale. The route climbs via the Hole in the Wall and Swirral Edge to a summit trig point and is part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend.

Run the Blades stages trail races across Whitelee Wind Farm over a weekend with 10K, half marathon, a 50K ultra and a junior mile. Routes use marked access roads with checkpoints, on site parking and an Event Village at Turbine 53.

Sea2Sky on 17 July 2026 in Newcastle, Co. Down features 5K and 10K routes that mix promenade, road, trail and open-mountain terrain, with chip timing, a finisher medal and post-race refreshments.

A technical 28 km sky race around the Helvellyn massif near Patterdale with 2700 m ascent. Entry is by pre-selection and requires mountain running and rock climbing experience; the £130 fee includes tracking, a meal and a compostable medal.

A 57 km mountain race in Patterdale with 3700 m ascent and a 14.5 hour cut off, featuring exposed ridges such as Striding Edge, Swirral Edge and Long Stile Edge. Entry requires a minimum age of 19 and previous mountain experience is advised..

A technical mountain trail race in the Lake District covering 29 km and 2050 m ascent around St Sunday Crag. The event includes marked route, manned checkpoints, live GPRS tracking and post race refreshments.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent. Marked course, a feed station, electronic timing and a plantable Wild Flower Seed medal.