Trail Running calendar near Selkirk 2026-2027

Trail runs at Chopwell Woods near Rowlands Gill offering 5, 10 and 15 mile routes with live chip timing and canicross access. Finishers receive a medal, a burger or alternative and a drink; on-site parking is very limited.

A 50th anniversary fell race from Alston playing field to Park Fell and back, covering 6.2 km with 211 m of ascent. All entry fees support the local mountain rescue team; entries open 1 December 2025 and close 26 June 2026.

A fell and trail event at Honister Slate Mine combining mountain terrain with a 700 m underground mine section. Fully flagged courses of 5km and 10km, helmet and headtorch required at the start, minimum age 16.

MacTuffX Ayr on 27 June 2026 is a functional fitness race at Riverside Arena combining ten Xercises with repeated runs. Options include Classic and double distances with solo, doubles and five-person relay entries and age 18 plus.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Herrington Country Park with tarmac, gravel and grassy sections, and climbs, crawls and slides. Organised by Cancer Research UK, participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.

Trail Blazer Coastal Edition near Widdrington advertises a 10K course that runs closer to 12K along the Northumbrian coastal path. The day features live music, food vendors, drinks, llamas in a field, and no cut-off times.

A 13K fell race with 825 m of ascent on Blencathra, held in Mungrisdale as a category AM counter in the 2026 English Fell Running Championships. The event is full and new entries go onto a waiting list.

MacTuffX Dundee on 28 June 2026 is a functional fitness race at the Regional Performance Centre combining ten Xercises with repeated runs. Entry options include solo, doubles and five-person relays, and a LITE weight division is available.

A short fell race in the Lake District held as part of the Ullswater Country Fair on 28 June 2026. The 2.4 km course rises about 300 m, has a minimum age of 16 and accepts entry on the day for £5.

Trail Outlaws Urban Trail Series stages fully marked and marshalled trail races around Biddick Academy, NE38 8AL. Distances run from 5K to Half Marathon, winners receive prizes and series entries include a discount plus a presentation eveni..

A short but steep fell race in the Lake District on 1 July 2026, covering 3.6 km with 506 m of ascent. Held from the recreation field opposite Threlkeld School, the event allows on-the-day entry for a £5 fee and is covered by FRA permit ins..

A three-evening summer 5K series around Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park in Edinburgh. Events are chip timed, feature prizes and optional finisher medals, with entries priced at £12 per race or £30 for all three.

A three-evening summer 5K series around Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park in Edinburgh. Events are chip timed, feature prizes and optional finisher medals, with entries priced at £12 per race or £30 for all three.

A 24 hour charity relay at Lochore Meadows Country Park where participants run laps of a multi terrain 5K loop. Distances range from 5K to ultramarathon and facilities include refreshments, shelter and first aid.

A multi-distance event along the historic Patterdale parish boundary, from a 28 mile, 10,200 ft full route to a family 10km downhill challenge, with trackers, marked route, checkpoint provisions and waterproof maps available.

A traditional 20 miles mountain event near Wooler on 4 July 2026 with an optional Challenge Walk. The unmarked upland route includes Cheviot and Hedgehope and requires map and compass navigation.

A traditional Lakeland fell race from Loweswater Village Hall with extensive route choice on the tops, two AL courses, mandatory FRA kit and navigation without GPS.

A 15 km hill race around Dollar Glen and the Ochil Hills with multiple checkpoints and steep, mixed terrain. Entry has a small fee and mandatory navigation and waterproof kit.

A two day mountain navigation event in the Lake District for teams of two, with six linear courses and a score course across a range of distances and technical demands. Overnight camping and map and compass skills are required.

A self navigated mountain trail event following about 37 miles of the Pennine Way between Bowlees and Alston YHA, featuring waterfalls, reservoirs and high tops including Crossfell. The event includes transfer bus and limited places.