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

Grasmere Gallop is a scenic 42 km trail race in the Lake District on 31 May 2026 with about 1905 metres of ascent across classic fells. Fully waymarked route, tracker hire for supporters and a Langdale slate finisher medal.

Take on scenic Ullswater from Glenridding with 33.5, 21.5 or 10 mile trail options that showcase lakeside views and classic Cumbrian fells. Enjoy feed stations, electronic timing and a bespoke finisher medal at Jenkins Field.

Climb 2.4 km with 650 m of ascent to the rocky summit of Harrison Stickle in this fast and scenic vertical race from Stickle Barn. Celebrate with live music and a recycled seed medal in the race village after you finish.

Run from sunset into sunrise along the Ayrshire coast in a 50 km night ultramarathon from Irvine Beach. Enjoy beaches, promenades and trails plus on course support and a finisher medal, goody bag and Polaroid photo.

Rab Scafell Sky Race: 38 km with 2800 m ascent across technical Lake District trails and summit sections. Expect rugged single track and scree, with full safety cover, tracking and feed stations to support your mountain challenge. Rab Scaf..

Tackle a scenic 56 mile trail on the Southern Upland Way at Ultra Scotland 50, a way marked ultra through forests, valleys and hills of southern Scotland. Limited to 400 runners, the race offers supportive checkpoints and live online tracki..

Ultra Scotland 100 is a 104 mile trail ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way, with 4,611 m of climbing and unforgettable Highland scenery. Limited to 250 runners with a 38 hour cutoff, it is a true test of endurance and grit.

Run the Great Langdale 21, a technical 21 km with 850 m ascent across dramatic valleys, tarns and rocky trails. Part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning Weekend, it offers marked routes, a recycled seed bomb medal and festival atmosphere.

Take on the Lake District Ultra Challenge from Kendal on 6 to 7 June 2026 with a continuous 100 km loop or a two day 100 km option, plus shorter scenic routes via Garburn Pass, Ambleside and alongside Lake Windermere. Generous support, camp..

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.

Killearn 10k Trail on 6 June 2026 winds through village lanes, the historic pipe track and the foothills of Dumgoyne, starting and finishing in Killearn Public Park. Limited to 250 places and entries are now closed.

Classic Lake District fell race from Howtown Bobbin Mill, testing runners over 13.3 miles with about 1400 m of climb across rugged terrain. Entry is on the day for £8 and limited to 100 starters so arrive early.

Enjoy a charity 10 km trail run through scenic Palacerigg Country Park in Cumbernauld. Returning as Palacerigg Trail Run 3 on 7 June 2026, this friendly event raises funds for local causes and welcomes runners of all levels.

Run the West Highland Way over three days with a small guided group, covering about 96 miles of iconic Scottish scenery from Loch Lomond to Ben Nevis. A coached non race ultra with pro guidance, small groups and epic mountain and loch views..

Run scenic trails around Ullswater at Pooley Bridge Wild Trail Runs in the Lake District, with 10k and half marathon options. Expect lake and mountain views, live chip timing, medals and Wild Deer goodies for all finishers.

Tackle a short fell race on Flan Fell in Ulverston, with a sharp climb, great views and a punchy out and back finish. Family friendly with junior categories, a new 2025 course and easy on the day entry make this a perfect local challenge.

Recce the first 26 miles of the Lakeland 50 from Pooley Bridge to Ambleside, including the climbs to Mardale Head and Kentmere. Coach transport, checkpoint support and guidance are included to help confirmed Lakeland entrants fine tune thei..

A classic Borrowdale fell race starting outside Langstrath Country Inn, this 7.5 km route climbs 430 m over rough, partly navigational terrain with stunning tarn and valley views. Entries are on the day only and places are limited.

Tebay Fell Race in the Lake District is a thrilling 13 km course with 914 m of climb across classic fell country, perfect for strong, adventurous runners. Entry on the day with showers and food at the Tebay Sports Social and Railway Club.

Take on the iconic West Highland Way Race, a 96 mile ultra from Milngavie to Fort William through stunning Scottish Highlands. This epic overnight challenge offers 35 hours to finish and a mountain finish at the Nevis Centre.