Trail Running calendar near Portpatrick 2025-2026

The Hillbilly 10K is a popular cross-country running event taking place in the scenic Craigengillan Estate in Dalmellington, Ayrshire. Scheduled for February 23, 2025, this race features a mix of tarmac roads, farm tracks, and woodland paths, making it a favorite among participants. The event includ..

The Culzean Castle Trail Runs, set to take place in March 2025, offers a variety of trail running distances suitable for all ages and abilities, including a 5km, 10km, and a half marathon. Located in the picturesque Culzean Castle and Country Park in Ayrshire, Scotland, the event features scenic rou..

The Glenariffe Mountain Race 'Spud Run' is a challenging event taking place on March 8, 2025, as part of the NIMRA Championship. Participants will cover a distance of 6 miles (9.7 km) with an elevation gain of 370 meters (1200 ft). The race starts and finishes at the Glenariffe community and recreat..

The Slieve Gullion Mountain Race is a NIMRA Championship event taking place in Armagh, Northern Ireland. Scheduled for March 15, 2025, this race is categorized as a short course, covering a distance of 3.9 miles with an elevation gain of 340 meters. The route, while not marked, is relatively straigh..

The Dumfries Running Club Cross Country event is scheduled for March 15, 2025, at the MacLeod Pavilion in Dumfries. This event features multiple race categories catering to various age groups, including U13 and U17 races, as well as a Senior/Masters race. Participants will compete over distances of..

The ACORN Linn Park Trail Race is a scenic running event taking place in Linn Park, Glasgow, on March 16, 2025. Celebrating the park's centenary, the race features a two-lap course of approximately 10km, showcasing the park's natural beauty, including hills and muddy trails. The race starts and fini..

The L100 Recce 3 event, part of the Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 series, takes place from Buttermere to Dalemain, covering a distance of 33 miles. Scheduled for March 23, 2025, this recce day is designed to help participants familiarize themselves with the course, which includes notable locations such..

The Buttermere Trail Race is a scenic 20-kilometre running event set in the picturesque Buttermere Valley, Cumbria. Designed for participants of all abilities, the race features a circular route around Buttermere and Crummock Water, showcasing a mix of lakeshore trails, rocky paths, and grassy track..

The Pat Dunbar Memorial Race is a mountain running event organized by the Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association (NIMRA) in County Down. Scheduled for March 29, 2025, the race covers a distance of 13 kilometers with a total climb of 3206 meters, categorized as moderate difficulty. Participant..

Bruce's Crown Race is a challenging 46-mile running event designed for teams of 2 to 4 participants, taking place in the scenic Galloway region. The race traverses three remote hill ranges: the Minnigaff Hills, Rhinns of Kells, and the Awful Hand, with a total elevation gain of over 4000 meters. Tea..

The Bruce's Crown race is set to take place on April 5, 2025, featuring teams of four navigating the scenic Galloway hills. The challenging course covers approximately 46 miles with an ascent of 4600 meters, taking participants through notable peaks including Lamarchan, Cairngarroch, and Merrick. Th..

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. The event takes participants through three National Parks, featuring stunnin..

The Castlewellan will take place in Castlewellan on Thursday 10 April 2025.

The Endurancelife Giant's Causeway event is a 20-mile coastal trail run set along the stunning Causeway Coast Way in Northern Ireland, featuring the iconic Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Participants will experience breathtaking scenery, including dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, and..

The Newlands Memorial Race is a challenging running event featuring a distance of 11.5 miles with an elevation gain of 3609 feet. It takes place at the Newlands Activity Centre in Stair, Keswick, and is organized by the Newlands Valley Fell Race team. Participants can enjoy a post-race half pint of..

The Grisedale Grind is an exciting running event organized by the Keswick Athletic Club, featuring a challenging 4km course with a significant ascent of 480 meters. The race follows a scenic forest trail leading to the Grisedale summit and back. Participants are required to carry mandatory safety eq..

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, this ultra-marathon allows solo runners to choose between having support from the Atlas Running crew or..

The Lord's Seat event, organized by the Keswick Athletic Club, is a challenging 8km race featuring a 430m ascent through scenic forest trails and open fell. This race is designed for those transitioning from trail to fell racing and includes mandatory safety equipment as per FRA requirements. The ev..

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 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..