Trail Running calendar near Saint John's Town of Dalry 2025-2026

The Wasdale Show race, part of the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA) calendar, takes place in Wasdale Head, West Cumbria. Known as one of the toughest BOFRA races, it features a challenging course with steep ascents and descents, climbing to the summit of Kirk Fell. The race covers 2.40..

The William Wallace Running Festival, held in Scotland, invites participants to "Follow in the Footsteps of Legends" by running across historic battlefields. The event offers a variety of race distances, including a 70km Ultra Marathon and a 50km Ultra Marathon, both available for solo runners or te..

The Carnethy Skyloop is a challenging hill race organized by the Carnethy Hill Running Club in Midlothian, Scotland. Covering approximately 16 miles with a total climb of 6,200 feet, the race offers a demanding course through the scenic Pentland Hills. The event starts and finishes at the Lothianbur..

The Hadrians Wall Half Marathon is a challenging 13.5-mile trail event set in historic and scenic surroundings near Hexham, UK. Starting at the World Heritage site of Housesteads Roman Fort, the route follows the Hadrian’s Wall trail for six miles before descending through woodland and along the Tyn..

The Stevie G Memorial Charity 10K is an annual trail running event held at Eglinton Park in Ayrshire. This fully marked 10-kilometer course offers a scenic trail route through the park's grounds, supported by friendly marshals to guide participants. The event welcomes both runners and walkers aged 1..

The Runner Retreats Lake District will take place in Seatoller from Friday 17 October 2025 to Sunday 19 October 2025.

Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails: Seat How is a scenic running event held in the Lake District, featuring two fully marked trail routes of 8K and 5K. The longer 8K course includes a challenging 360m ascent to the summit of Seat How, while the 5K route offers a gentler option with 240m of climbing, sui..

The Dalemain 10km Trail Run is a scenic two-lap trail race held around the Dalemain Mansion Estate in Penrith, UK. Organized by the Rotary Club of Penrith, the event supports 4Eden and other local charities. The course offers a picturesque route with clear markings and marshals, providing a well-sup..

The Dale Head Fell Race, organized by Keswick Athletic Club, is a traditional 7.8 km (4.8 miles) fell running event held in Borrowdale, starting at the Rosthwaite Institute. Featuring a challenging 675m (2215ft) climb, the course includes a steep ascent through Rigghead quarry to Dalehead Tarn and t..

The Jedburgh Three Peaks Races, held in Jedburgh, Scotland, feature a 38-mile trail ultramarathon and a relay race with four legs totaling 38 miles. The ultramarathon course is fully marked with checkpoints offering water, Coke, and drop bag access. The relay race covers distances of 10, 7, 11, and..

The Acorn Duncan Macfarlane Race, known as "The Dunky," is a 7.5km trail running event held at Mugdock Country Park near Glasgow, Scotland. The race consists of two laps through scenic trails featuring two castles, a loch, and a World War II anti-aircraft emplacement. Participants enjoy autumnal woo..

The NAV4 Ullswater Way & Challenge is a scenic outdoor event held in Pooley Bridge, UK, featuring two route options around Ullswater Lake. The Ullswater Way covers 20 miles on a low-level lakeside path, while the Ullswater Challenge extends to 24 miles, adding a demanding high-level fell route aroun..

The Tinto Hill Race, organized by Carnethy Hill Running Club, is a challenging 4.4-mile hill running event with a 1,500-foot climb, held near Tinto Hill in Scotland. The course follows unmarked paths above 2,000 feet, requiring runners to carry mandatory safety kit including waterproofs, hat, gloves..

Lakeland Paws Dogs@Dodd is a scenic running event held in Dodd Wood, UK, featuring fully marked courses with stunning views over Bassenthwaite Lake and the Coledale Fells. Participants can choose between an 8K route with 370m ascent or a shorter 5K option with 210m ascent, suitable for beginners or..

The Derwentwater Ten is a highly regarded 10-mile road race in the UK, celebrated as "the UK's most scenic 10 mile road race." The event attracts hundreds of runners, with 422 participants finishing the latest edition. Known for its smooth organization and beautiful course, the race offers a friendl..

The Tweed Valley Ultra is a multi-terrain ultra running event held in the scenic Tweed Valley, near Peebles, Scotland. It offers two distance options: 50km and 65km, both starting and finishing at the Glentress Peel Visitor Centre. The course features rolling hills, woodlands, and riverside trails,..

The Borders 8-hour Challenge (NU Limits Running) will take place in Newcastleton on Saturday 22 November 2025. You can run 4 miles.

The adidas TERREX Kendal Trail Run is a 10km trail running event held in Kendal, UK, as part of the Kendal Mountain Festival. The course features over 250m of ascent, combining trail and road surfaces, including tarmac, grass, gravel, and cobbles. Runners start and finish in Kendal town centre, with..

The North Face Kendal Skyline Ultra is a 50km trail ultra marathon held in Kendal, UK, during the Kendal Mountain Festival weekend. The race features an undulating course with 900m of ascent, combining trail, road, and fell terrain. Starting with a closed-road mass start in Kendal town centre, runne..

The Sale Fell Race, organized by Cumberland Fell Runners, takes place near Wythop Mill at Sale Fell bench. Scheduled for November 22, 2025, the event features a challenging 3.7-mile (5.9 km) course with 900 feet (274 meters) of ascent, classified as a Category BS fell race. The race welcomes juniors..