Trail Running calendar near Selkirk 2026-2027

A timed Backyard Ultra at Beecraigs Country Park where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner completes a solo lap. Camping, parking for one vehicle and basic facilities are provided.

A trail event at Whinlatter offering two marked routes, an 8K reaching the summit of Seat How and a 5K joining the lower section. The event is chip timed, marked, and includes the season prize giving at the finish.

A 90K UTMB Index 100K ultra along the historic Pilgrim Way from North Queensferry to St Andrews Cathedral. The fully marked route crosses towns such as Dunfermline and Ceres, includes 1,200 m of ascent and GPS tracking.

Trail races in Whinlatter Forest on 2 May 2027 offering a Half Marathon of 13.1 miles and a 10K of 6.2 miles across firm forest trails with panoramic Lake District views. Canicross friendly with live chip timing and on site parking.

An evening trail event at Gibside National Trust across wooded and garden landscape with 5km and 10km options, live chip timing, Canicross welcome, finishers' medal and onsite parking.

A 47 miles (75K) fully waymarked ultra around Lake Windermere open to runners and walkers, with GPS tracking, six feed stations and a bag drop at Troutbeck. Competitors must carry mandatory kit and complete the route within 24 hours.

A 5 km obstacle event at Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy, on 9 May 2027. The grass-start course loops through parkland with steep hills and obstacles; participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.

Three off-road distances around Derwent Reservoir on 16 May 2027, featuring firm trails and mixed terrain. The 5 km and 5 mile routes allow one controlled dog per runner while the 10 mile completes a full reservoir lap on closed roads.

A multi-distance trail event at Hulne Park beside Alnwick Castle on 23 May 2027 offering 2K, 5K, 10K and half marathon options with chip timing, finishers' medals and age and team prizes.

A seven hour time challenge on a signed trail beside the River Wear in Durham. Runners choose distance from a minimum of 3 km, with themed medals, distance pins, aid stations and vegan goody bag options.

A waymarked 100 km coastal ultra from Bamburgh Castle to Tynemouth Priory with six feed stations, medical cover and marshals. The point to point route includes tracking, a bag drop and a finisher medal and merchandise.

Ultra Scotland 50 and 100 Mile takes place on 5 June 2027 in the United Kingdom and is organised by GB ULTRAS Ltd. The event features supported 50 mile and 100 mile ultramarathons with live GPS tracking via GB Race Tracker.

A 63 km mountain ultra in the Lake District with 4400 m ascent on technical single track trails. Based at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn, the event includes four feed stations, electronic timing and tracking, and is part of the Skyrunner National..

A multi distance Spartan obstacle weekend at Hopetoun Estate near Edinburgh, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast and a kids race. The event includes coastal countryside terrain and a Trifecta option across all three adult races.

A three day multi day ultra running challenge along the Cumbria Way in the Lake District, from Ulverston to Carlisle with overnight stays in Great Langdale and Keswick. Small group format with bag transfer and a host accompanying the team.

The Race for Life Pretty Muddy Glasgow will take place in Ferniegair on Saturday 12 June 2027. You can run 5 kilometers.

A marked 57 km mountain race with 3700 m of ascent around Patterdale and the central and eastern fells of the Lake District. The route features technical ridgelines, multiple manned checkpoints, GPS tracking and ITRA UTMB ranking points.

A 28 km sky race with 2700 m ascent around Helvellyn near Patterdale on 17 July 2027, featuring technical rock scrambles and fully marked routes. Entry is by application only and requires demonstrated mountain and climbing experience.

A fully supported, waymarked 100 mile ultramarathon from Glamis Castle to Stirling Castle with a 48 hour completion window. Part of a three event trilogy that awards a special buckle for all three finishes.

A new single day ultra of about 34.5 miles from Perth to Pitlochry, MTC GRIMALKIN is Day 4 of the nine day MTC SCOTIA series. Entry is limited, mandatory kit and tracking are required, and all finishers receive a medal.