Trail Running calendar near Stranraer 2025-2026

The Merrick Hill Race is an 8-mile hill running event held in the Galloway Forest region of southwest Scotland, featuring a challenging 2,900ft ascent. The race route starts and finishes at Bruce’s Stone in Glentrool, climbing notable peaks including the Fell of Eschoncan, Bennan Hill, Benyellary, a..

The River Ayr Way Ultra Marathon is a 40-mile race held in Ayrshire, Scotland, showcasing some of the region's stunning scenery. Starting at Glenbuck Loch near Muirkirk and finishing at Riverside Stadium in Ayr, the course is mostly off-road with rural paths, some quiet road sections, and a tarmac f..

The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial is a prestigious annual fell running event held in the Lake District, with the 70th edition set for September 2025 at Side Farm, Patterdale. It features challenging mountain terrain and demanding courses that test navigation, stamina, and route choice. Th..

The ACORN Sandhead 10 is a scenic ten-mile multi-terrain race held in southwest Scotland, running from Sandhead to Stranraer along the last section of the Mull of Galloway Trail. The course features coastal paths with stunning views over Luce Bay, dunes, quiet back roads, farmland, woodland, and fin..

The Coastal Runners - Clandeboye 10K is a scenic running event held at the beautiful Clandeboye Estate near Bangor, County Down. The race features a mixed terrain course primarily on gravel paths, with a short trail section leading up to Helens Tower, offering a varied and engaging route. Organized..

The Causeway Cost Ultra Marathon will take place in Portballintrae on Saturday 20 September 2025. You can run 42 kilometers.

The Highland Fling Race is a 53-mile (85 km) ultra trail marathon held annually in Scotland, traversing the southern section of the iconic West Highland Way through Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. The point-to-point course runs from Milngavie near Glasgow to the village of Tyndrum, featur..

The Mourne Mountain Marathon is a renowned two-day navigation and endurance event held in the scenic Mourne Mountains of Northern Ireland. Teams of two navigate courses ranging from 35km to 55km, visiting control points in order but choosing their own routes. A unique feature is the overnight camp o..

The Thornthwaite Round is a 15.6km (9.7 miles) fell and trail running event held near Keswick, starting and finishing at Thornthwaite Church. The course features 870m of ascent over forest tracks, flagged paths, and open fell terrain, passing through checkpoints at Lord’s Seat, Broom Fell, Brown How..

The 13 Valleys Ultra is a trail running event held in the Lake District National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the UK. Participants can choose from four distances: 22.4 km (2 Valleys Trail), 58.4 km (5 Valleys), 110.3 km (7 Valleys), and 184.3 km (13 Valleys). The routes traverse multiple va..

The Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra is a 57-mile ultra marathon starting at Glasgow's Riverside Museum and finishing at Edinburgh Athletics Track. The course is predominantly flat and fast, following canal towpaths, tarmac, and concrete paths, passing landmarks like the Falkirk Wheel and the Antonine Wal..

SkyRun the Mournes is a premier skyrunning event held in the scenic Mourne Mountains of Northern Ireland. Featuring three challenging race distances—Mourne SkyUltra (50 km), Mourne Skyline (35 km), and Mourne SkyTrail (20 km)—the event offers elevation gains ranging from 1,300m to over 3,500m. Parti..

The Wasdale Show race, part of the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA) calendar, takes place in Wasdale Head, West Cumbria. Known as one of the toughest BOFRA races, it features a challenging course with steep ascents and descents, climbing to the summit of Kirk Fell. The race covers 2.40..

The Stevie G Memorial Charity 10K is an annual trail running event held at Eglinton Park in Ayrshire. This fully marked 10-kilometer course offers a scenic trail route through the park's grounds, supported by friendly marshals to guide participants. The event welcomes both runners and walkers aged 1..

The Runner Retreats Lake District will take place in Seatoller from Friday 17 October 2025 to Sunday 19 October 2025.

Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails: Seat How is a scenic running event held in the Lake District, featuring two fully marked trail routes of 8K and 5K. The longer 8K course includes a challenging 360m ascent to the summit of Seat How, while the 5K route offers a gentler option with 240m of climbing, sui..

The Dale Head Fell Race, organized by Keswick Athletic Club, is a traditional 7.8 km (4.8 miles) fell running event held in Borrowdale, starting at the Rosthwaite Institute. Featuring a challenging 675m (2215ft) climb, the course includes a steep ascent through Rigghead quarry to Dalehead Tarn and t..

The Acorn Duncan Macfarlane Race, known as "The Dunky," is a 7.5km trail running event held at Mugdock Country Park near Glasgow, Scotland. The race consists of two laps through scenic trails featuring two castles, a loch, and a World War II anti-aircraft emplacement. Participants enjoy autumnal woo..

The Tinto Hill Race, organized by Carnethy Hill Running Club, is a challenging 4.4-mile hill running event with a 1,500-foot climb, held near Tinto Hill in Scotland. The course follows unmarked paths above 2,000 feet, requiring runners to carry mandatory safety kit including waterproofs, hat, gloves..

Lakeland Paws Dogs@Dodd is a scenic running event held in Dodd Wood, UK, featuring fully marked courses with stunning views over Bassenthwaite Lake and the Coledale Fells. Participants can choose between an 8K route with 370m ascent or a shorter 5K option with 210m ascent, suitable for beginners or..