Trail Running calendar near Selkirk 2024-2025

The Lakeland Trails Ultra is a premier trail running event set in the stunning Lake District, featuring multiple distances: 100k, 55k, 23k, and 14k. The 100k Ultra, known for its iconic midnight start, offers a challenging yet achievable course with breathtaking views and a total ascent of 8,500 ft...

The Alva Games will take place in Alva on Saturday 12 July 2025.

The Run Durham Hamsterley Forest Summer 10k is a challenging and scenic race set in the beautiful Hamsterley Forest, County Durham. Scheduled for July 13, 2025, this 10k event features a hilly course that includes both enduring climbs and fast downhill sections, culminating in a flat 2km finish. Par..

The Blisco Dash is an informal summer race organized by Ambleside AC, typically held on Wednesday evenings. With a modest entry fee of £1, the event features a unique prizegiving where slower runners receive more prizes, often in the form of small bottles of inexpensive French beer. This year, the r..

The Swirral Grind 850 is an uphill-only race set in the stunning Lake District, covering a distance of 6km with a challenging ascent of 850m. Starting from the King George Playing Field in Patterdale, this event is designed in the style of a Vertical K, offering participants a rigorous climb to the ..

The Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra is an exciting running event that takes participants along one of the UK's most renowned long-distance walking routes. This ultra-marathon features a fully way-marked course, with options for both 100KM and 45M races, making it a qualifying event for the UTMB. Runners ..

The Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a challenging 57km race set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a significant ascent of 3700m. Recognized as one of the most technically demanding ultra-distance races in England, it showcases breathtaking terrain and requires participants to possess excellent mou..

The St Sunday Sky Race is a challenging 29km mountain trail event set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a significant ascent of 2050m. Scheduled for July 19, 2025, this race serves as an entry-level skyrunning experience, perfect for those looking to transition to longer and more demanding ra..

Place Fell 15 is a semi-technical 15k trail race set around the base of Place Fell, located on the shores of Ullswater. This challenging yet accessible race is part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, making it an excellent introduction to more technical trail running events. Participants will enjoy..

The Northumberlandia 10K Trail Race offers a unique running experience, allowing participants to race up, over, and around the stunning landform of Northumberlandia. Scheduled for July 19, 2025, this event features a challenging 10K course that includes hills, stone paths, and forest tracks. A child..

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a challenging 28km race featuring a significant ascent of 2700m, set in the stunning Helvellyn Massif of the Lake District. This event is designed for experienced runners who possess advanced climbing skills, as it includes technical terrain and several graded scram..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce - Helvellyn to Ambleside is an organized event designed for participants to explore a section of the route in the company of experienced NAV4 tutors and fellow LiAD participants. This recce covers approximately 11 miles with a significant ascent, focusing on key navigation points..

The Northumberland Coastal Run, organized by Alnwick Harriers, is a challenging 14-mile race set along the stunning Northumberland coastline, starting from Beadnell Harbour and finishing at Alnmouth Estuary. Scheduled for July 27, 2025, the event is limited to 1,000 participants to ensure a sustaina..

Scurry to the Sea is a unique 12-mile running event scheduled for July 27, 2025. Participants will experience a scenic route that begins with a hill run to the top of Allermuir in the Pentlands, followed by a downhill journey towards the coast. The course combines cross-country trails, urban oriente..

The Isaac’s Tea Trail Ultra Marathon is a challenging 37-mile trail running event set in the stunning North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Participants will navigate a scenic loop starting and ending in Allendale, passing through picturesque locations like Ninebanks, Alston, and Nenthe..

The South Shields 10 Mile Race is a popular running event set along the stunning coastline of South Shields, known for its scenic views and supportive community atmosphere. Scheduled for August 3, 2025, this race serves as an excellent fitness benchmark ahead of the Great North Run in September. Par..

The Lowther Lakeland Fell & Trail Race is a scenic running event taking place on a marked 13-mile route across Askham Fell and the Lowther Valley. With an ascent of approximately 1400 feet, participants will navigate a mix of terrain, including grassy tracks and a river crossing. The race is organiz..

The Scurry Around Devilla Forest Trail Running Festival is set to return in 2025, offering participants a chance to explore a network of scenic forest trails. The event features various race options, including a half marathon, 10km, and 5km trail runs, along with a 1.5km family fun run for children...

The Grand Tour of Skiddaw is a thrilling trail running event set in the stunning Northern Lake District, featuring two route options: a challenging 50 km course with a total elevation of 6,733 ft and a 20-mile route with 3,760 ft of elevation. Both routes start and finish in the picturesque village ..

Hartsop Hop is an exciting new AM Fell Race taking place in Hartsop, Patterdale, Cumbria. The race covers a distance of 19.5 km (12.1 miles) with an elevation gain of 1370m (4495 ft), making it a challenging event for runners. Participants can register online, with entry fees set at £13. The event i..