Trail Running calendar near Peebles 2025-2026

Tackle the Cross Fell Race in Garrigill on 5 July 2026, a scenic 24 km fell challenge climbing to Cross Fell and the source of the River Tees. Run under FRA rules, this charity event supports the local air ambulance and village hall with po..

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.

Try the Saltwell Harriers Fell Race near Stanhope, County Durham, a scenic 9 km with about 300 m of climb through rugged Northumberland hills. On the day entries available for £5, a welcoming but testing run for fell runners.

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.

Take on the wild Northumberland hills at the Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra in Wooler, with UTMB qualifying 100KM and 45M distances. Fully way marked route includes a tide race section, stocked checkpoints, recce runs and live GPS tracking.

Take on the British Championship Hill Race at the Alva Games in Scotland. A short 2.5 km course climbs 365 m through steep slopes, gorse and muddy gullies, with junior and senior categories for a proper hill running test.

Take on the Chapelfell Top fell race in St John's Chapel, a spirited 7 km out and back to the 700 m summit with roughly 400 m of ascent. Expect rough unmarked terrain and basic navigation; advance or on the day entry available for runners 1..

Tackle scenic hills and a sweeping downhill in the Moffat Festival of Running on 14 July 2026, featuring a 15 km mixed terrain race plus junior and tots events. Expect tough climbs, great views and local prizes for runners of all ages.

Swirral Grind 850 is an uphill only mountain race in Patterdale, 6 km with 850 m of ascent to Swirral Edge. Part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend on 17 July 2026, it comes with safety cover and a recycled seed bomb finisher medal.

Run the Blades is a summer weekend of trails among towering turbines at Whitelee Wind Farm. Pick 10K, half marathon, 50K or junior mile and celebrate at the Event Village at Turbine 53 with prizes and a spinning medal.

Run the Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale: 28 km, 2700m technical skyrunning across the Helvellyn Massif with knife edge ridges, scree descents and five scrambles. Preselection only for experienced mountain runners.

Take on the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra in Patterdale on 18 July 2026, a 57 km mountain challenge with 3700 m of ascent across the Lake District ridgelines. Expect rugged trails, exposed edges and strong support with checkpoints and GPS trackin..

Experience 29 km and 2,050 m of ascent across St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells, with technical trails and dramatic ridge running on Striding and Swirral Edges. Earn ITRA and UTMB points and enjoy a warm post race soup.

Place Fell 15 on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale invites trail runners to a scenic 15 km route with 680 m of ascent around Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater. Expect semi technical trails, sweeping views, a mid course aid station and a friend..

Run the Northumberlandia 10K on 18 July 2026, a scenic yet testing loop across hills, fast stone paths, forest tracks and reclaimed open cast land. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and can relax in the event village with café and stalls.

Scurry to the Sea 2026 is a scenic mixed terrain challenge of just under 12 miles, starting on Allermuir Hill and finishing on Musselburgh harbour beach with a sandy finale. Limited to 275 places and advance entry only, it blends cross coun..

Run Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra Backwards, a scenic 37 mile loop in the North Pennines AONB with about 4800 ft of ascent. Self navigated with marshals, stocked checkpoints and tracker support, it offers challenge and big views.

The Devil HM is a 13.1 mile trail half on 9 August 2026 starting and finishing at the Land of Oak and Iron in Winlaton Mill. Expect 1666 ft of climbing in demanding Derwent Valley terrain, finisher shirt, music, photos and cash prizes for t..

Run a scenic, hilly 21 km loop from Lowther Castle across Askham Fell and the Lowther Valley, including a ford of the River Lowther. Perfect for fell and trail lovers, this Lake District race on 9 August 2026 supports Eden Valley Hospice an..