Trail Running calendar near Peebles 2026-2027

Take on the Darren Holloway Memorial Race Buttermere Horseshoe on Sat 4 Jul 2026 in the Lake District. This tough 35.5 km mountain course with 2515 m of climb rewards strong trail skills and spectacular fell scenery.

A 15 km mountain race near Dollar Academy with about 960 m of ascent, multiple upland checkpoints and varied terrain. Entry is available in advance or on the day for a £6 fee and basic mountain kit is required.

A Lake District fell race from Honister Slate Mine that includes a helmet and headtorch required underground tunnel section, then climbs Fleetwith Pike and Grey Knotts. The course is about 6 km with 1500 m of ascent and is for ages 16 and o..

A supported mountain trail on 4 July 2026 that follows a classic Pennine Way section. The 37 mile route passes High Cup Nick, Crossfell and Greg's Hut, with event centre at Alston YHA and coach transport included in the entry fee.

A 24 km fell race with 680 m of ascent around Cross Fell and the source of the River Tees, starting and finishing in Garrigill. The event is run under FRA rules and raises funds for the local air ambulance.

Run Edinburgh's seven hilltops in a mixed road, trail and hill event that blends urban navigation with racing. Choose your own route between hilltop checkpoints and opt for the competitive Race or the more relaxed Challenge.

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 9 km fell race near Stanhope, Co Durham on 7 July 2026 with about 300 m of climb. Entry on the day is available for £5 and the race counts as a counter in the North East Fell Running Championships.

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.

Join this Beacon Hill fell race on Thu 9 Jul 2026 at Lordenshaw car park, Rothbury. A testing 6.6 mile course with 410 m of climb, entry on the day and teams of three welcome for a spirited summer challenge.

A trail ultra along Saint Cuthbert's Way from Wooler Youth Hostel, offered in *100 km* and *45 mile* formats, with live GPS tracking, five timed aid checkpoints, tidal cutoffs for the 100 km route, and on-site accommodation and coach option..

The BOFRA - Alva Games will take place in Alva on Saturday 11 July 2026.

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

An AS-category fell race in St John’s Chapel, Weardale covering 7 km with 400 m ascent on an out and back route up Chapelfell Top. The unmarked fell section requires navigation skills and prior fell running experience.

A multi-terrain festival centred on a 15 km race with significant climbs and a long downhill finish, plus junior loops and a tots dash, organised under UK Athletics rules with open and local prize categories.

An uphill only Vertical K style race of 6 km with 850 m ascent from King George Playing Field in Patterdale, climbing Swirral Edge and finishing at a trig point near 950 m.

A weekend of trail races at Whitelee Wind Farm in July, offering 10K, half marathon, 50K ultra and a free junior mile, with an Event Village, on-site parking and water stations on course.

A technical skyrace on the Helvellyn Massif: 28 km with 2700 m ascent, five graded scrambles and exposed ridge running. Pre-selection and confirmed climbing or scrambling experience are required to enter.

A marked Lake District mountain ultra of 57 km and 3700 m ascent on 18 July 2026, featuring exposed ridges such as Striding Edge and Swirral Edge. The event includes GPS tracking, ITRA points and multiple manned checkpoints.

A 29 km mountain SkyRace in Patterdale on 18 July 2026 with 2050 m ascent over St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells. Technical trails, electronic timing and checkpoints, plus a post-race meal and ranking points.