Trail Running calendar near Saint John's Town of Dalry 2026-2027

A new half marathon at Grizedale Forest on 7 March 2027 featuring marked, chip-timed trails, views over Coniston Water, no cut-offs, and the option to run with up to two dogs.

Trail runs around Grasmere with a new Half Marathon plus 10km and 5km routes, canicross friendly, live chip timing and limited parking in Ambleside.

A 70 km Lake District route from St Bees to Patterdale following Wainwright’s Coast to Coast, with structured checkpoints, mandatory kit and live tracking.

A multi day 300KM crossing of England on Wainwright's Coast to Coast route, crossing three national parks with structured checkpoints and a 112 hour overall cut off.

A 100 km point to point mountain ultra across the Lake District from St Bees to Shap, following Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route with checkpoints and live tracking.

A point to point 160 km mountain ultra from Patterdale to The Lion Inn following Wainwright’s Coast to Coast, with a 60 hour cut off, live tracking, staffed checkpoints, and ITRA endurance points.

A fully waymarked 20 kilometres trail race around Buttermere and Crummock Water with varied lakeshore, rocky and woodland terrain. Entry is limited, minimum age 17, and the event is organised under a Trail Running Association licence pendin..

A 100 km coast to coast ultra across the Lake District with about 3,500 m of ascent, self sufficiency culture and staffed Aid Stations. The route is unmarked but supported with maps, GPX files and a transported finishers bag.

A 26 miles anti clockwise loop around Allendale, Northumberland, organised by North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team to raise funds. The route crosses Hard Rigg, Black Hill and Kilhope Law and returns via Spartylea, The Drag and Ladlewell.

A self supported 300 km ultra along Wainwright's Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, scheduled for 3 to 7 April 2027.

A 46 mile supported mountain race in Galloway across three hill ranges, with three manned food checkpoints, MRT support and a 24-hour finish cutoff.

A 32 km mountain race in the Galloway hills with 1850 m ascent, featuring ridges and summits such as Curleywee and Merrick. The course is marshalled and supported by Galloway Mountain Rescue and runs under SHR rules.

Trail running in Whinlatter forest on 4 April 2027 with 9 km and 12 km routes, dog-friendly options, marked course and chip timing.

Trail event from Hawkshead with marked 10K and 16K routes, Lake District views and a mile long Coffin Trail climb; water stations and marshals on course.

A trail running festival in Keswick on 10 April 2027 with two routes, 53k and 23k, across classic Lake District terrain. The event is TRA licensed and includes live ultra tracking, chip timing, photos and a themed medal.

A two day, 60 mile off road ultramarathon on the Isle of Arran covering coastal paths, forests and mountains including Goatfell and the Bog of Doom. The route is fully waymarked and supported with pit stops and professional medical cover.

A figure of eight mountain route from Askham in the Lake District of roughly 40 miles, taking in Helvellyn, High Street and Place Fell with required mountain kit.

A community charity relay at Haverthwaite Station near Ulverston with mixed teams formed on the day and an entry fee of £3 per person. Parking is at the station and a free train service is provided for runners and spectators.

Canicross in Dodd Wood with fully marked 8K and 5K forest courses, chip timed and offering lake views as part of the Lakeland Paws finale weekend.

At Beecraigs Country Park on 24 April 2027 runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one completes a solo lap and becomes Last One Standing. Entry includes timing, camping access, parking for one vehicle and a finisher medal.