Trail Running calendar near Portpatrick 2026-2027

A 20 kilometres circular trail around Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria, set within high fell scenery. The fully marked undulating route mixes lakeshore paths, rocky and grassy tracks and woodland singletrack.

A 300 km self supported ultra race across northern England from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, crossing three National Parks with about 6,500 m of ascent. Entries for the 2026 edition are full.

Lakes Traverse 2026 is an epic 100 km ultra across the Lake District from St Bees to Shap, following Wainwrights Coast to Coast and sweeping through Ennerdale, Borrowdale and Haweswater. Take on the challenge on 28 to 29 March 2026.

A pre-entry fell race in the Lake District, the Coledale Horseshoe covers 13.7 km with 1067 m of ascent, requires full FRA kit, is non-GPS classified, and offers a £100 prize for a new course record.

Pat Dunbar Memorial is a mountain running event organised by NIMRA on Saturday 28 March 2026 in the Mournes near Carrick Little. The route is 13.00 km with 3206 m climb and only major junctions are marked.

A forest trail event on Sunday 29 March 2026 around Whinlatter Top with two route options, chip timing and marked courses. Dogs may run with suitable harnesses and borrowable kit is available.

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.

A *10 km* cross-country race at Cockermouth School on 4 April 2026 featuring road, woodland track and field sections, chip timing, and on-course guidance about footwear and clothing; organised by Derwent AC.

A 20 mile coastal trail run from Portrush along the Causeway Coast Way, passing the Giant's Causeway and varied terrain of grass, trail, beach and coastpath. The course is fully marked, electronically timed and scores for the season leaderb..

A 46 mile team race across three Galloway hill ranges with over 4000 m of ascent, three manned food checkpoints and on-route mountain rescue support. Teams of 2 to 4 must stay together and meet intermediate cutoffs and a 24 hour overall lim..

Heart of Granite is a challenging 20 mile mountain race in Glen Trool taking in the Merrick summit and wild Galloway ridges. Pre entry only and aimed at experienced fell runners with navigation skills; profits go to Galloway Mountain Rescue..

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.

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.

Take on the Teenager With Altitude fell race in the Lake District, a testing 24.7 km route from Newlands Adventure Centre with about 2300 m of climb across classic Lakeland terrain. Pre entry only, adults 18 and over, teams welcome with pri..

A Category AM fell race on 18 April 2026 from Newlands Adventure Centre featuring 11.5 miles and 1100 m of ascent, pre entry only with a 500 runner limit and mandatory safety kit.

Binevenagh in County Derry on 18 April 2026 is a steep, scenic 11.9 km mountain challenge with 870 m of ascent that tests navigation and endurance. This Ulster Championship fixture forbids GPS and promises dramatic views and a true fell run..

Take on a 6.6 km mountain run at Tollymore on 23 April 2026 with 350 m of ascent and only major junctions marked. GPS is not allowed and Level B safety kit is compulsory, so come prepared for classic mountain terrain.

Tackle the Annalong Horseshoe in County Down on 25 April with 21.1 km and 8.5 km options, 1700 m of climb across rugged hills. GPS devices are banned and mandatory safety kit is required, so come prepared for a classic mountain run.

Tackle the Lords Seat Fell race at Whinlatter Visitor Centre, an 8 km route with 430 m of climb across scenic, rugged fells. Entry on the day only £7 cash, with junior races and a start from the visitor centre car park.