Trail Running calendar near Portpatrick 2026-2027

The Glenariffe Mountain Race 'Spud Run' is a 6-mile fell running event with 370m of climbing, part of the NIMRA league. It starts and finishes at the Glenariffe Community Centre and requires full mandatory kit. Online entries are essential.

The Muncaster Luck is a challenging 15km fell race with 620m of ascent over rough terrain. Entry is on the day for £5 cash. Runners must carry full mandatory kit and be prepared for tricky navigation and two river crossings.

The Mount Karrin will take place in Sulby on Sunday 15 March 2026. You can run 9 miles.

Jarrett's Jaunt is a Lake District fell race from Wath Brow Bridge, with rugged trails, steep climbs and great views. About 9 km with 440 m ascent, the handicap format gives a fun competitive test and pre entry is required.

This 20 km trail race circles the scenic lakes Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria. The undulating course features a mix of lakeshore paths, rocky trails, and woodland tracks. It is a fully marked route suitable for various experience..

This recce allows Lakeland 100 runners to preview a 33-mile section from Buttermere to Dalemain. The £30 fee covers coach transport, medical support, and checkpoint refreshments for course familiarization.

The Northern Traverse is a 300 km self-supported ultra marathon across England, following the classic Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Runners will traverse three National Parks and tackle significant elevation over se..

The Lakes Traverse is a 100km ultra following Wainwright's famous Coast to Coast route across the Lake District. This point-to-point adventure from St Bees to Shap offers fully stocked aid stations and traverses iconic fells and valleys.

A pre-entry fell race in the Lake District, the Coledale Horseshoe covers 13.7 km with 1067 m of ascent, requires full FRA kit, is non-GPS classified, and offers a £100 prize for a new course record.

Lakeland Paws: Tour de Whinlatter offers 9k or 12k runs on forest tracks around Whinlatter Top. It is chip timed and dog friendly, with harnesses available to borrow. The route explores scenic, quieter parts of the forest.

Experience a scenic trail run through Chatelherault Country Park in Hamilton. Choose between multiple distances including 6k, 10k, and 16k routes featuring iconic loch views and full chip timing.

The Manx Mountain Marathon will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.

A *10 km* cross-country race at Cockermouth School on 4 April 2026 featuring road, woodland track and field sections, chip timing, and on-course guidance about footwear and clothing; organised by Derwent AC.

Event Details The Endurancelife Giant's Causeway is a 20-mile coastal trail run on the North Antrim Coast in Northern Ireland. The event takes place on April 11, 2026, with the base in Portrush. Participation contributes to the Endurancelif..

Bruce's Crown is a challenging team navigation race through the Galloway hills, covering 46 miles. The event supports Galloway Mountain Rescue Team and features checkpoints with hot provisions. A shorter 20-mile solo race, the Heart of Gran..

The Heart of Granite fell race features a 20-mile circular course with 1850m of ascent. Open to solo runners, it is held on 11th April and is licensed by Scottish Hills Runners.

The Pat Dunbar Memorial is a 13 km mountain race in County Down, featuring 700 meters of climb. It is a NIMRA league event requiring standard mountain running safety gear. The finish and prizegiving are at Carrick Little in the Mournes.

Tackle the Grisedale Grind, a steep 4 km Lake District fell race with a testing 480 m ascent that rewards gutsy climbs. Entry on the day for £7 cash, juniors welcome at Revelin Moss opposite Whinlatter Visitor Centre.

Hill & Dale in Castlewellan, County Down on 16 April 2026 covers 8.50 km with 330 m of ascent. The race is organised by Newcastle AC for the Hill & Dales League; GPS is not permitted and Level B mandatory kit is required.

Teenager With Altitude is a long, challenging fell race on the Newlands Valley Horseshoe, covering over 15 miles with significant climb. The event requires full mountain kit and offers post-race refreshments. It starts from the Newlands Adv..