Trail Running calendar near Sandhead 2026-2027

The British Inter Counties senior mountain race takes place in Sedbergh on 3 May and includes the Senior trial for the European Off Road Championships. Junior Inter Counties hill and fell races are held at Edale on 14 June within the FRA ju..

A 5 km mountain race on open terrain with 750 m of ascent at Carrick Little Car Park on 7 May 2026. The unmarked route requires navigation and a minimum age of 15 years; entries are handled through SiEntries and the event is organised by Ne..

Canicross at Dodd Wood on 9 May 2026 with two marked, chip timed loops and views over Bassenthwaite Lake. Choose an 8K route with 370 m ascent or a 5K route with 210 m ascent; two dogs per runner are allowed on wide sections.

A 35 mile trail running event on the Kintyre Way from Tayinloan to Campbeltown on 9 May 2026. Waymarked route with GPS tracking, drop-bag service, finish showers and massage, with solo and relay entry options.

The Slieuwhallian will take place in Saint John's on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Final event of Lakeland Paws Season 4 at Whinlatter with fully marked forest and trail courses. Two options, an 8K summit loop and a 5K shorter route, chip timed and with harnesses available for dogs.

A charity trail event at Pollok Country Park on 10 May 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km multi-terrain routes, manual timing, finishers goody bags, water and first aid, with all profits donated to Bike For Good.

Take on the classic Latrigg fell race in Keswick, Lake District on 13 May 2026, a short but steep 3 mile climb with great views. Entry is available on the day for a small fee on a fully flagged route for runners aged 13 and up.

Tackle the Caw fell race in the Lake District on Wednesday 13 May 2026, 9.3 km with 550 m climb from Broughton Mills. Day of race entry, great views and a classic fell running challenge for all abilities.

A mountain race in the Hills and Dales series at Meelmore Lodge, covering 7 km with 700 m of climb on an unmarked route. Entry rules include a minimum age of 15 and required full body cover.

A three day outdoors sports festival in Keswick featuring swim, bike, run, hike, triathlon and adventure events alongside live music, speakers and an exhibitor village. Camping and practical event information are provided.

A 24 hour looped trail event in Inverkip where runners complete as many 5.9 km laps as they wish. Everton Scout Camp provides camping and on site facilities while the event features tiered finisher medals and festival activities.

A 9k road loop in Uplawmoor on 16 May 2026 with varied climbs and a fast downhill finish, organised as a charity event raising funds for Scottish Action for Mental Health.

A 15.5 km mountain race on the Isle of Arran with 870 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Ormidale Pavilion in Brodick. The route climbs Goat Fell via the standard tourist path and requires specific mountain safety kit and hill support.

Community 10K, 5K and children's races in Houston, Renfrewshire on 17 May 2026, with chip timing for the 5K and 10K, medals, age-category awards and post-race refreshments.

A hill trail event in Cockermouth featuring a 6 km multi terrain adult race with a timed summit contest and separate junior races with medals sponsored by Holmen. The event is chip timed and has limited parking.

A short, sharp fell race over 3 miles with 820 ft of ascent around Latterbarrow. The event takes place in May with junior and senior starts. Entry is available on the day.

A 7 km mountain race with 500 m of climb near Meelmore Lodge on 21 May 2026, part of the Hills and Dales series. The unmarked course requires full body cover and chest-mounted numbers; entries are handled via SiEntries.

A marked mountain half-marathon in County Louth on 23 May 2026, covering 21.5 km with 790 m of climb. Mandatory Level B kit is required and GPS is not allowed.

A fell running event at Sale Fell on 23 May 2026 featuring a senior 6 mile race, a 6 km U18 race and junior categories U10 to U18, with chip timing, prize categories and recorded course times.