Trail Running calendar near Newton Stewart 2026-2027

An uphill only 6 km race with 850 m of ascent on 17 July 2026 in Patterdale, climbing Helvellyn via Swirral Edge. The course is fully marked, includes a manned checkpoint and a recycled paper mache medal.

Run the Blades is a multi distance trail running weekend at Whitelee Wind Farm with 10K, half marathon and 50K ultra plus a free junior mile. Courses follow wind farm access roads and include checkpoints, an Event Village and on course supp..

Experience a scenic transition from the Newcastle promenade to the foothills of the Mournes in this annual event. Choose between 5km or 10km distances and enjoy a post race BBQ on the coast.

Experience an extreme skyrunning challenge in the Lake District featuring 2700m of ascent and five graded scrambles. This technical race over the Helvellyn Massif requires proven climbing skills and a steady hand on the rock.

A 57 km mountain race from Patterdale with 3700 m of ascent across Striding Edge, Swirral Edge and Long Stile Edge. Open to runners aged 19 or older, the course is course marked and is not a vetted ultra route.

A classic distance Sky Race of 29 km and 2050 m ascent around St Sunday Crag in the Lake District on 18 July 2026, featuring technical trails, electronic timing, manned checkpoints and post race soup.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater on 18 July 2026. The route includes 680 m of ascent, a mid way aid station and manned checkpoints.

Experience a focused fell race on the Isle of Man featuring a 4.5 km course with 150 meters of elevation. This Summer Hill league counter event starts from the Ardwhallan Outdoor Pursuit Centre.

Trail runs at Callendar House in Falkirk offer 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances on wooded parkland routes. The event is Canicross friendly, uses live chip-timing and all finishers receive a medal, merchandise and refreshments.

Join the Pete Bland 50th Kentmere Horseshoe on Sun 19 Jul 2026 in the Lake District for a challenging 19.8 km course with 1006 m of climb around classic Lakeland tops. Pre entry required; refreshments and parking at Kentmere Village Hall.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..

The Montane Lakeland 50 and 100 are ultra trail races in the Lake District. The 100 mile route has 6300m of ascent and a 40 hour limit, while the 50 mile has 3000m and 24 hours. Both require navigation skills and have checkpoints with suppo..

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.

A half marathon and 10k around the grounds and nearby forest of Hillsborough Castle, supporting Action Mental Health. The event includes distance markers, chip timing, race photos and a themed medal.

A classic BOFRA fell race at Ambleside Sports, tackling a steep 1.7-mile course with 800 feet of climb. The event features races for multiple age groups and is a championship counter. It's held at Rydal Park as part of the larger sports day..

Join the Heart Of The Lakes Rydal Round, a scenic Lake District fell run of 9 miles with 915 m climb around Rydal Park. Entry is on the day and the race opens Ambleside Sports; sports field admission applies.

Experience a 12 hour endurance event at the scenic Dean Castle Country Park. Run solo or in a relay team on a 4 km loop through mixed terrain and parkland to see how far you can go.

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

Cross the full length of Scotland on this 215 mile trail ultra marathon following the Southern Upland Way. Experience a coast to coast journey through mountains and forests with a 100 hour time limit.

Challenge yourself to a scenic 17 km Lake District fell race with about 906 m of ascent across classic high ground around Grey Friar and Old Man. Pre entry only via SI Entries from 14 April and all proceeds support Alzheimer's Research UK.