Trail Running calendar near Portpatrick 2026-2027

Embark on a self supported 300km ultra race following the famous Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay. Experience three National Parks and 6500m of ascent in this epic trans-country crossing.

Cross the Lake District National Park on this 100km ultra following the iconic Coast to Coast route. Experience 3500m of ascent from St Bees to Shap with professional support and aid stations along the way.

Experience a traditional 8.5 mile fell race in Braithwaite featuring 3500 feet of ascent across three peaks. This non GPS event follows FRA rules and offers a classic navigation challenge through the English landscape.

Tartan Warrior on 28 March 2026 at Fit Body Farm in Kilmaurs, Ayrshire features a 3km British OCR Championship course, plus a 400m sprint and 4 x 100m mixed relay. Tackle an award winning venue with streams, hills and 30 plus obstacles for..

Cross the north of England through three National Parks on this spectacular coast to coast journey. Choose from four distances ranging from 55km to a full 300km traverse through iconic mountains and moors.

Explore the scenic forest tracks of Whinlatter Top with 9 km or 12 km trail runs. This chip timed event offers wide runnable paths and is open to runners with or without dogs.

A multi-distance running event at Chatelherault Country Park in Hamilton on 29 March 2026, organised by Up and Running Events, offering 6 km, 10 km and 16 km options with tickets available.

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

Experience a 10 km multi-terrain race through undulating roads and Setmurthy Woods starting from Cockermouth School. All finishers receive an Easter Egg and can enjoy professional chip timing on this scenic course.

Experience the rugged beauty of Northern Ireland on this 20 mile trail run along the North Antrim Coast. Navigate a stunning route through UNESCO Heritage sites featuring dramatic cliffs and the iconic Giant's Causeway.

Traverse 46 miles and 4000 metres of ascent across three Galloway hill ranges in this endurance event for solo runners and teams of up to four. Enjoy manned hot food stations and included camping while supporting mountain rescue.

A circular 32 km fell race through the Galloway mountains featuring 1850 m of ascent. Experience the summits of Merrick and Curleywee on this supported mountain route organized by Galloway Mountain Rescue.

Challenge yourself at the Pat Dunbar Memorial, a 13 km mountain race through the Mourne Mountains. Navigate scenic forest roads and summits like Pierce's Castle in this technical 700m elevation climb.

Test your limits at the Corox 2.0 Fitness Challenge in Tyrone. This outdoor event combines eight functional exercise stations with interval runs on a one kilometer track for singles and doubles.

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.

This hill race features a 5.7 km course with 380 m of ascent through winding trails and muddy moorland. Starting near Fairlie the route offers a technical challenge including a burn crossing and a summit plateau cairn.

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.

Experience the Newlands Valley Horseshoe at this Category AL fell race near Keswick. Traverse 24.7 km of exposed peaks and over 2300 meters of elevation in the heart of the Lake District.

Experience the challenging fell terrain of the Lake District with two scenic mountain races starting from the Newlands Valley. Enjoy a community atmosphere with post race refreshments and support local charitable causes.

Experience a 10km trail race through Ballycarton Wood and along the scenic Binevenagh clifftops. This mountain event features 350 metres of climbing and concludes with a commemorative race mug for all finishers.