Trail Running calendar near Portpatrick 2026-2027

A Category AL hill race on the Isle of Arran covering 20 km with 1670 m of ascent. The mostly unmarked route requires navigation skills, checkpoints and mandatory kit, and includes awards for overall, veteran and team categories.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course around Strathclyde Loch at Strathclyde Country Park with mud obstacles to climb, crawl and slide through. Organized by Cancer Research UK, waves run every 15 minutes and a £50 fundraising target applies.

A classic fell race around Buttermere Village of just over 9 miles with over 4000 ft of ascent, featuring steep rocky climbs, ridge running and long technical descents. Team entries and designated race parking are provided.

Hen & Cock is a Hills and Dales mountain race at Hen Car Park on 18 June 2026. The course is about 5 km with roughly 500 m of climb; participants must be 15 or older and bring full body cover.

A mountain race from Flagstaff to Carlingford of about 16.7 km with roughly 1,000 m ascent. The unmarked route forbids GPS and requires mandatory Level C kit; a free coach transfer is available for the first 70 registered athletes.

A point to point mountain race along the Cooley ridge to Slieve Foye, about 10.3 miles with 3,400 ft of ascent. Navigation and full mandatory kit are required; a free coach transfer is provided for the first 70 entrants.

A marked 6 km forest race at Donard Forest Park with about 400 m of climb, part of the Hills and Dales series. Entries open 20 March 2026 and age minimum is 15 on 1 January 2026.

A three day outdoor festival at Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries and Galloway from 26 to 28 June 2026 featuring enduro, gravel and trail events alongside wellness sessions and live entertainment. Results will be posted on race day.

An evening trail running festival at Calderglen Country Park on 26 June 2026, with races from a toddler dash to a 10k, chip timing, marshalled courses and an after-race buffet. A donation is made from each 5k and 10k entry.

A **5K** multi-terrain race through Carnlough quarry with limestone paths, climbs, coastal views and a short out-and-back on Largy Road, organised by Glenlough Running Club.

The Cringle Hill Fell Race will take place in Isle of Man on Saturday 27 June 2026.

MacTuffX AYR at Riverside Arena on 27 June 2026 pairs ten functional fitness Xercises with repeated runs in Classic and Double formats. Entries include solo, doubles and five-person relays, with a LITE weight division and a detailed leaderb..

A fell running event over the Buttermere fells with long and short courses, significant ascent, and mandatory FRA kit. Navigation is required as the tops are unflagged and weather can be variable.

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.

A long Lakeland fell race of 34 km with 2750 m ascent, mandatory tracker and full FRA kit. The route visits multiple high checkpoints including Scafell Pike and includes flagged valley sections, path running and technical navigation.

A junior fell-racing round at Whinlatter Forest Park on 12 July 2026, with races for U10 to U20 categories and mapped courses of 1.5–5.6 km. Junior entries are by pre-entry only and the event follows FRA rules.

A scenic 15 km race in Moffat featuring a long climb and a steep stony section followed by a 4.6 mile descent into town. Junior races and a tots dash are included, with optional shirts and finisher mementoes.

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.

Trail races at Whitelee Wind Farm over the weekend of 17 to 19 July 2026, offering 10K, half marathon, 50K and a free junior mile for under 16s. The event includes an Event Village at Turbine 53, checkpoints and parking on site.

Sea2Sky in Donard Park, Newcastle features evening 10K race and walk plus a 5K race that moves from promenade to forest and the Mourne foothills, with mixed road, trail and an open-mountain section and post-race refreshments.