Trail Running calendar near Portpatrick 2026-2027

A measured 5 mile chip-timed race from CS Lewis Square that follows the Connswater Greenway into Victoria Park and back, on mixed road, trail and grass surfaces.

A 38 km skyrunning event in the Central Lake District with 2800 m ascent on technical single track and scree, summiting England's highest mountain. Entries require runners aged 19 or older and a competency attestation.

A 56 miles trail race on the Southern Upland Way from St John’s Town of Dalry to Moffat with live GPS tracking, mandatory kit checks, staffed checkpoints and a 20 hours overall cut off.

A 104 mile trail ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way from St Johns Town of Dalry to Galashiels, with 4611m of ascent and live GPS tracking. The event has 250 places, a 38 hour cut off and awards finishers a tiered buckle.

Take on the classic Ennerdale Horseshoe in the Lake District, a tough 23 mile fell race with big ascent and stunning mountain scenery. Entries are limited and on the day places may be available, creating a competitive scenic challenge.

A 10 mile fell race with about 2200 ft of climbing around Cairncastle and Ballygally near Larne. The course uses roads, farm tracks and fells with checkpoints and minimal route marking, and required fell running kit is specified.

A five mile trail race on Arran with over 600 feet of ascent along Forestry trails behind Whiting Bay Village. The route passes Glen Ashdale Falls, forest tracks and the Fairy Glen and is Scottish Athletics licenced.

An 8 km mountain race with about 800 m of climb, run anti-clockwise from Ott Car Park. The unmarked route requires competitors to carry full body cover and wear race numbers on the chest.

An evening two-lap race in Linn Park on Glasgow's south side, covering just under 8 km and featuring the park waterfall and historic Halfpenny Bridge. The event is manually timed, supports the Friends of Linn Park, and has limited entry.

A Category AL hill race on the Isle of Arran covering 20 km with 1670 m of ascent, mostly unmarked and requiring map and compass navigation; entrants must be 18 or older with prior similar race experience.

A 5k obstacle course around Strathclyde Loch with climbs, crawls and slides, suitable for participants aged 13 and over. The event includes wave starts, a minimum fundraising target and on-course marshals.

A 5 km mountain race with about 500 m of climb starting at Hen Car Park. The unmarked route is part of the Hills and Dales series, organised by Newcastle AC, with a 15 year minimum age and specific kit and number rules.

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.

Drinnahilly is a 6 km forest race with 400 m of climb at Donard Forest Park on 25 June 2026, part of the Hill and Dale series. Entries are via SiEntries and runners must be 15 or older.

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 5 km multi-terrain event in Carnlough featuring quarry trails, climbs, a short out-and-back on Largy Road and coastal views; open to runners aged 16 and over with set entry fees and no refunds.

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

A functional fitness race at Riverside Arena in Ayr on 27 June 2026 combining ten Xercises and repeated running segments. Entries include solo, doubles and five person relays with a LITE weight division and an 18 plus age limit.

A memorial fell race from Loweswater Village Hall across the Buttermere fells with long and short AL category courses. The tops are unflagged, full FRA kit is mandatory and navigation experience is required.