Trail Running calendar near Sandhead 2026-2027

A 17 mile Borrowdale fell race with about 2000 m ascent, starting and finishing in Rosthwaite, limited to 350 runners and requiring prior fell-race experience.

A 12 hour ultra on a roughly 4 km loop at Dean Castle Country Park with both solo and team relay options, chip timing, a medal, and on site facilities.

A short fell race at Steel End Farm, Thirlmere in the Lake District covering 4 km with 400 m of climb. Day entry is available free, minimum age 16, and the race carries FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance.

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

215-mile coast-to-coast ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath with 12 checkpoints, 100-hour cut-off and application-only entry.

A 19 mile mountain race in the Mourne Mountains with about 2,600 m ascent and an anticlockwise 2026 route over seven summits. Navigation skills and mandatory safety kit are required and entries are limited to 150.

Part of the Heart of the Glens Festival, the Lurig Challenge Run is a 3.8 mile off road race to the summit of Lurig and back; trail shoes advised, age 16 or older.

A 10 km obstacle course in the grounds of Muncaster Castle in the Lake District, featuring mud, river wades, obstacles and wooded climbs; the event includes a celebratory dinner and a weekend of camping or indoor accommodation.

Join this classic Keswick fell race in the Lake District on Wed 12 Aug 2026 for a lively 4.7 mile trail challenge with 280 m climb and a summit of Latrigg. On the day entries are welcome, fee £5 and runners must be 16 or older.

Join the Keswick Sports Fell Race in the Lake District on Sun 16 Aug 2026 for a punchy 3 mile, 290 m climb course from Fitz Park Cricket Pavilion. Entry on the day and juniors welcome with big prizes for record breakers.

A Lake District fell race from the White Horse Inn covering 6.3 km with 882 m of ascent; entry on the day for runners aged 18 and over with a £5 fee and limited parking at the pub.

A NIMRA short distance hill race at Scrabo Country Park on 20 August 2026: 6.35 km over two forested laps with 280 m ascent and a 120-entry limit.

A 21 kilometre waymarked trail race around Derwentwater near Keswick, Cumbria. The single lap hilly course is limited to 200 entries and offers a bespoke medal, event photos and prizes for top finishers.

A 44 kilometre trail marathon from Keswick through Borrowdale and over Scafell Pike with an unmarked mountain section requiring navigation. Entry is limited to 100 and competitors must be aged 18 or older.

Approx 10K trail race around Brodick on the Isle of Arran with rough footpaths, forestry roads and about 600 feet of ascent and limited tarmac.

A 21k trail run around Borrowdale based in Keswick, featuring lakeshore trails, woodland singletrack and 550 m of ascent. The course is fully marked, chip timed and supported with hydration and medical cover.

Experience a traditional Lake District fell race at the Ennerdale Show. This event features an 8 km senior course and various junior races with registration available on the day.

Inflatable 5K in Glasgow on Saturday 29 August 2026 offers 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km options on a 2.5 km lap with inflatable obstacles, music zones and a finisher medal. Children 5 to 15 must be with a paying adult at 3 to 1 ratio.

A mountain fell race in the Western Mournes based at Sandy Brae on 29 August 2026. The route covers 11 km with 768 m of ascent, includes named control points and marked sections, and requires compulsory mountain safety kit.

Join the Dark Side Of The Combe on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District as part of the Black Combe Country Fair at Bootle. This 12.5 km fell race with 625 m ascent is a tough, scenic test and has on the day entry.