Trail Running calendar near Portpatrick 2025-2026

Bruce's Crown Race is a challenging 46-mile event designed for teams of 2 to 4 participants, taking place across the stunning hill ranges of Galloway, including the Minnigaff Hills, Rhinns of Kells, and the Awful Hand. The race involves climbing over 4000 meters and features three manned checkpoints..

The Cairnsmore Hill Race is an exciting running event set in the scenic Galloway hills, featuring a challenging course that includes a full circuit of the southern peaks. Participants will navigate a route that encompasses notable landmarks such as Bruce's Stone, with a total distance of 46 miles an..

The Northern Traverse® is a challenging 300km self-supported ultra race that follows Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route, starting from St Bees on the west coast of England and finishing at Robin Hood’s Bay on the east coast. This spectacular event takes participants through three National Parks, feat..

Heart of Granite is a challenging 32km (20 miles) race set in the stunning Galloway mountains, featuring a total ascent of 1850m. The course includes notable landmarks such as Curleywee, Rig of Jarkness, and the Murder Hole. Participants will enjoy a fully supported experience, with marshals from Ga..

The ACORN Pollok Park Trail Races, scheduled for April 6, 2025, offers participants a choice between a 5km and a 10km race, both set in the scenic Pollok Country Park. The event aims to raise funds for Cowal Hospice, supporting vital services for patients and families in need. Runners can expect a m..

Castlewellan is an exciting running event scheduled for April 10, 2025, as part of the Hills and Dales series. Participants will tackle an 8km course featuring a 400m climb along scenic forest paths. The event is organized by Newcastle AC and will take place at the Life Adventure Centre.Runners must..

The Newlands Memorial Race is a challenging running event taking place at the Newlands Activity Centre in Stair, UK. This race covers a distance of 11.5 miles with an elevation gain of 3609 feet, making it a part of the AM category. Originally organized by Steve and Wynn Cliff, participants can enjo..

The Screel Hill Race is an exciting running event scheduled for April 12, 2025. This race features a marked and marshalled course, providing participants with a challenging yet enjoyable experience. It is important to note that there will be limited toilet facilities and no showers available.Additio..

The Endurancelife Giant's Causeway event is a challenging 20-mile coastal trail run set along the stunning Causeway Coast Way in Northern Ireland. Participants will experience breathtaking scenery, including the iconic Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and traverse diverse terrains suc..

The Grisedale Grind is a challenging running event organized by the Keswick Athletic Club, set in the scenic Lake District. This race covers a distance of 4km with a significant ascent of 480m, following a forest trail to the Grisedale summit and back. Participants are required to carry mandatory sa..

Tollymore is an exciting running event scheduled as the second race in the 2025 Hills and Dales series. Participants will tackle a challenging 8km course with a 400m climb, set in the scenic Tollymore Upper Car Park. The event is open to runners aged 16 and above, with entry fees of £10 for affiliat..

The Belfast 2 Dublin Ultra is a challenging running event that invites participants to cover a distance of 170 km from Belfast to Dublin within a 30-hour time limit. Scheduled for April 18, 2025, the event allows solo runners to choose between support from the Atlas Running crew or managing their ow..

Slieve Martin is an exciting running event scheduled for April 24, 2025, taking place in Kilbroney Forest. This race features a challenging 8km course with a 500m climb, combining forest paths and open mountain terrain. It is the third race in the 2025 Hills and Dales series, attracting participants..

The Lord's Seat race, organized by the Keswick Athletic Club, is a charity event featuring an 8km course with a 430m ascent, set in the scenic Lake District. The race takes participants along forest trails and over the summits of Barf and Lord's Seat, making it an excellent opportunity for those tra..

Binnian is a challenging running event set in open mountain terrain, featuring a distance of 5km with a significant climb of 750m. It is the fourth race in the 2025 Hills and Dales series, organized by Newcastle AC. Participants must be at least 16 years old and are required to bring full body cover..

The Neilston Pad Race, taking place on May 3, 2025, celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Neilston Show with a special edition of the race. This 5.6-mile (9k) trail run features a new route that includes a climb to the summit cairn of the iconic Neilston Pad, offering a mix of road, path, and trai..

The Hen & Cock event is a challenging running competition set in the scenic open mountains, featuring a distance of 5km with a significant climb of 500m. It is the fifth race in the 2025 Hills and Dales series, organized by Newcastle AC. Participants must be at least 16 years old to enter. The event..

The Kintyre Way Ultra is a scenic trail running event in Scotland, featuring three races along the picturesque Kintyre Way. The route, which spans approximately 100 miles, showcases diverse terrains, including hill paths, beaches, and woodlands, with stunning views of nearby islands and Northern Ire..

Luke's is a running event scheduled for May 15, 2025, as part of the Hills and Dales series. Participants will tackle a challenging 7km course with a 500m climb on open mountain terrain, starting from Meelmore Lodge. The event is organized by Newcastle AC and is open to runners aged 16 and above.Ent..

The Latterbarrow Loop will take place in Ennerdale Bridge on Wednesday 21 May 2025.