Trail Running calendar near Selkirk 2026-2027

MapRun navigation event at Braithwaite Institute in the Lake District on 27 Sep 2026. Category O event using MapRun; pre-entry via SiEntries (£7) or entry on the day (£10). Minimum age 14 with 14–17 year olds accompanied by an adult.

Two fully tracked trail ultras across national trails, with 104 mile and 50 mile options, fooded checkpoints, support runner allowances, and cutoff times of 40 hours and 20 hours respectively.

The District BYU is a Backyard Ultra in an undisclosed Lake District setting with a 4.167 mile loop run each hour until one runner remains. Camping is included and the event is self supported with basic aid station provision.

A four leg fell running relay in the Lake District for teams of eight, featuring steep climbs, navigation only and specific team categories. Entry is limited and an entry fee applies.

Mud Madness at Chatelherault Country Park on 4 October 2026 features muddy obstacles, water hazards and family friendly 1 km and 5 km runs. Registration includes a Mud Madness t shirt and finishers receive a medal, water and a snack.

Trail event at Dodd Wood on 4 October 2026 with fully marked 8K and 5K options, chip timing, and space for dogs on individual starts. Two dogs per runner are allowed on wider sections and all dogs must wear a suitable harness.

A scenic two lap 10km trail run around Dalemain Mansion in Penrith plus 3.3km and 2.3km children's fun runs, with on-site medical cover, free parking and refreshments. Proceeds support Jigsaw Children's Hospice and other Penrith Rotary Club..

A fell race at Wasdale Head on 10 October 2026 that climbs to Kirk Fell over 2.4 miles with about 700 m ascent. Age groups run from Under 12 to Seniors and specific waterproof kit is compulsory.

A 57 mile ultramarathon from Glasgow to Edinburgh with live GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints and strict kit and qualifying requirements. The mostly canal and towpath route passes the Falkirk Wheel and the Antonine Wall.

A 70 km circular mixed terrain ultra in and around historic Stirling, offered as solo entries or team relays of three or six, with aid stations, GPS live tracking and an overall 14 hour cut off.

Test your mountain skills at the Langdale Horseshoe, a 21.1 km fell race through some of the Lake District's most challenging terrain. This classic event features over 1450 m of ascent across rocky ground and pathless fells.

The Aberfoyle Festival of Trail Running will take place in Aberfoyle on Saturday 10 October 2026. You can run between 21 and 63 kilometers.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. The A B route features shuttle transport, staggered group starts, live chip timing and onsite bag drop, and supports a local children's charit..

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham on 11 October 2026 with flexible lap-based distances, Scare Bear themed medals from 3 km, and aid stations plus goody bags including a vegan option.

A 7 hour timed trail event on a loop beside the River Wear in Durham where runners choose their distance from 3 km upwards. Finishers receive themed medals, goody bags and distance pins for longer achievements.

A charity 10 km trail run at Eglinton Park on 11 October 2026 supporting local mental health charity Release Ayrshire. The marked course has marshals and a donation bucket and finishers receive a medal and home baking.

The Up and Running Events - Chatelherault Country Park will take place in Ferniegair on Saturday 17 October 2026. You can run between 6 and 20 kilometers.

Two trail races from Shotley Bridge, County Durham, with a **25 km** course and a **53 km** ultra that passes reservoirs, moorland and woods. The 53 km route has three feed stations, mandatory safety kit and live chip timing.

A Halloween-themed fun run at Thorpe Farm Centre on 18th October with adult and child distances, a costume contest and finish-line refreshments. A £2 entry fee on the door supports the Upper Teesdale Agricultural Suport Service.

An eight-hour looped trail event at Tentsmuir Forest where runners complete 4.366 mile laps to accumulate distance. Laps are timed by wrist tags; 3 laps equal a half marathon, 6 a full marathon and 7 or more an ultramarathon.