Trail Running calendar near Portpatrick 2026-2027

Experience a 7.2 km hill race up Cairn Table in East Ayrshire. This chip timed event features rough terrain and unmarked routes for runners seeking a self reliant hill running experience.

Run the Blades is a multi distance trail running weekend at Whitelee Wind Farm with 10K, half marathon and 50K ultra plus a free junior mile. Courses follow wind farm access roads and include checkpoints, an Event Village and on course supp..

Experience a scenic transition from the Newcastle promenade to the foothills of the Mournes in this annual event. Choose between 5km or 10km distances and enjoy a post race BBQ on the coast.

Experience a focused fell race on the Isle of Man featuring a 4.5 km course with 150 meters of elevation. This Summer Hill league counter event starts from the Ardwhallan Outdoor Pursuit Centre.

Tackle the trails of Ravensdale Forest with the Carnavaddy mountain run. Choose between a challenging 10 km long course with 450m of climb or a 5 km short course. Mandatory safety kit is required, and the event finishes with prizegiving at..

A half marathon and 10k around the grounds and nearby forest of Hillsborough Castle, supporting Action Mental Health. The event includes distance markers, chip timing, race photos and a themed medal.

Experience a 12 hour endurance event at the scenic Dean Castle Country Park. Run solo or in a relay team on a 4 km loop through mixed terrain and parkland to see how far you can go.

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

Cross the full length of Scotland on this 215 mile trail ultra marathon following the Southern Upland Way. Experience a coast to coast journey through mountains and forests with a 100 hour time limit.

Test your endurance in County Down with this 31 km mountain race featuring 2800 meters of climbing. Navigate the peaks using traditional skills as GPS is prohibited in this authentic fellrunning challenge.

The Keswick Sports Fell Race will take place in Braithwaite on Sunday 16 August 2026. You can run 3 miles.

Join this NIMRA Championship race in County Down featuring a 6.30 km mountain course. Runners navigate 360 metres of climb with minimal marking and mandatory safety kit for a true mountain running experience.

A trail race on the Isle of Arran of roughly 10K with about 600 feet of ascent, mainly on rough footpaths and forestry roads. The route runs to and from Brodick and is held under Scottish Athletics rules.

The Gavel Fell Race will take place in Ennerdale Water on Wednesday 26 August 2026. You can run 8 kilometers.

Test your endurance at this 55 km ultra marathon through the Mourne Mountains featuring over 3000 meters of ascent. This extreme mountain race summits several peaks including Slieve Donard and Slieve Bearnagh.

An inflatable obstacle-course 5 km event in Glasgow, Lanarkshire scheduled for Saturday 29 August 2026, with recent bookings reported and a recent occurrence held at Norfolk Showground where staff and obstacles were noted positively.

Take on the Barrow Keswick Show Fellrunner on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District: a punchy 6.5 km four mile course with 425 m climb, starting in the show ring and finishing by the showfield. Entry on the day £10, ages 15 and up welcome.

Loweswater Show Fell Race on 6 September 2026 starts at New House Farm, Lorton and follows a 2.6 mile route with about 305 m ascent. Juniors from U9 can compete and U15 and U17 run with the seniors.

A 40 mile ultra along the River Ayr Way from Glenbuck Loch to Riverside Stadium, with a 2- or 3-person relay option. Water and checkpoint support are provided, drop-bags conveyed, and transport to the start is available for a fee.

The Spirit of Axnfell will take place in Isle of Man on Sunday 13 September 2026. You can run 32 kilometers.