Trail Running calendar near Sandhead 2025-2026

The Cairnsmore Hill Race is a challenging team event set in the scenic Galloway hills, taking place on April 5, 2025. Teams of four will navigate a demanding 46-mile course with an ascent of 4,600 meters, covering notable peaks such as Lamarchan, Cairngarroch, and Merrick. The race emphasizes naviga..

The Northern Traverse® is a challenging 300km self-supported ultra race that follows Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route, starting from St Bees on the west coast of England and finishing at Robin Hood’s Bay on the east coast. The event takes participants through three National Parks, featuring stunnin..

The Endurancelife Giant's Causeway event is a challenging 20-mile coastal trail run set along the stunning North Antrim Coast in Northern Ireland. Participants will experience breathtaking scenery, including the iconic Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and traverse through an Area of O..

The Newlands Memorial Race will take place in Stair on Saturday 12 April 2025.

The Belfast 2 Dublin Ultra is a challenging running event that invites participants to cover a distance of 170 km from Belfast to Dublin within a 30-hour time limit. Scheduled for April 18, 2025, this ultra-marathon allows solo runners to choose between having support from the Atlas Running crew or ..

The Derwentwater Dawdle is a challenging 23-mile self-navigated event that circumnavigates Derwentwater, featuring three significant climbs that offer breathtaking views and exhilarating descents. Participants will experience a mix of technical terrain and stunning landscapes, including iconic spots..

The Eskdale Elevation will take place in Boot on Saturday 26 April 2025. You can run 20 kilometers.

The Duddon Dash & Junior Championship will take place in Seathwaite on Sunday 27 April 2025.

The Kintyre Way Ultra is a scenic trail running event in Scotland, featuring three races along the picturesque Kintyre Way. The route, which spans approximately 100 miles, showcases diverse terrains, including hill paths, beaches, and woodlands, with stunning views of nearby islands and Northern Ire..

The NAV4: LiAD Recce - Caldbeck to Threlkeld is an organized event designed for participants to explore a section of the Lakes in a Day route. Hosted by Joe Faulkner and the NAV4 team on behalf of Durty Events, this recce offers a unique opportunity to navigate the challenging terrain from Caldbeck ..

Ravensdale Forest, located in County Louth, is a running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association. Scheduled for May 14, 2025, this event features a challenging course with a distance of 99 kilometers and a total climb of 999 meters, categorized as having easy terrain. Participants ..

The Keswick Mountain Festival will take place in Keswick from Friday 16 May 2025 to Sunday 18 May 2025.

The Latterbarrow Loop is a fell race organized by the Cumberland Fell Runners, taking place at Lowther Park Gate. This event features a scenic 3-mile route with an elevation gain of 820 feet, making it an exciting challenge for participants. Open to runners aged U15 and above, the race encourages bo..

The Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon, set for May 2025, offers a challenging trail running experience in the stunning Lake District. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 10k (6.2 miles) route, both featuring breathtaking views and significant elevation changes. The event..

The Granite Peaks Races will take place in Newcastle on Sunday 25 May 2025. You can run between 24 and 78 kilometers.

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy from Saturday 31 May 2025 to Sunday 1 June 2025. You can run between 100 and 100 miles.

Slieve Donard is a challenging mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, set in County Down. The race features a distance of 10 kilometers with an ascent of 850 meters, categorized as difficult terrain. Participants are required to carry mandatory safety equipment, ..

The Cooley Half is a mountain running event organized by the Irish Mountain Running Association, taking place in County Louth. This half marathon covers a distance of 21.5 kilometers with a total ascent of 500 meters, categorized as having easy terrain. Participants are required to carry mandatory s..

The Blencathra Fell Race, organized by Eden Runners, is a challenging event set in the scenic terrain of the Lake District. Scheduled for June 4th, 2025, this FRA Category ‘AM’ race covers a distance of 13K with an ascent of 825m. Participants must possess navigation skills and mountain-craft due to..

The Ayrshire Coast Sunset Ultra is an exciting ultramarathon event set to take place on June 6, 2025, starting and finishing at Irvine Beach. Participants will run a 50km course, featuring a scenic route along beaches, promenades, and trails, with aid stations providing refreshments at various point..