Trail Running calendar near Stranraer 2025-2026

The West Highland Way Race is a challenging 95-mile ultra marathon that follows the scenic West Highland Way route in Scotland, starting at Milngavie Station and finishing in Fort William. Participants have a time limit of 35 hours to complete the race, which includes significant elevation gain of 1..

The Fun Run at Moresby Parks is a family-friendly event held on June 22, 2025, as part of National Great Outdoors Month. Organized by Due North CIC, it features 1km, 3km, and 5km courses through Walkmill Woods, showcasing the work of the West Cumbria Rivers Trust. The event promotes a relaxed atmosp..

The Calderglen Harriers Trail Running Festival is an exciting event taking place in Calderglen Country Park, featuring multiple trail races including a 10k, 5k, 3k, and a 1k race for younger participants. The festival promotes inclusivity, allowing entries for all gender identities. Participants can..

The Darren Holloway Memorial Race, also known as the Buttermere Horseshoe, is a challenging fell running event set in the scenic Buttermere fells. Recognized as one of the toughest races in the Lakeland calendar, it offers participants a chance to navigate a demanding course with significant elevati..

The CBTE Blencathra Marathon is a challenging 26.5-mile trail marathon set in the scenic Lake District, starting and finishing in Caldbeck. This circular route features five Wainwright summits: Bowscale, Blencathra, Mungrisdale Common, Knott, and High Pike, making it ideal for experienced fell and t..

The Bowels of Fleetwith Fell Race is a unique 6km fell race set in the stunning Lake District, starting from Honister Slate Mine. Participants will experience a thrilling combination of mountain summits and an underground journey through historic mine tunnels. The race includes a challenging ascent..

The Skiddaw Fell Race, organized by Keswick Athletic Club, is a challenging mountain running event held in Keswick, England. Covering approximately 15.4 km (9.6 miles) with an ascent of 960 meters (3,150 feet), the race starts at Fitz Park and involves navigating rugged, rocky terrain around Skiddaw..

The CFRA - Wasdale Fell Race is a challenging and scenic fell running event organized by the Cumberland Fell Runners Association, taking place in the picturesque Lake District. Spanning 34 km (21.1 miles) with an elevation gain of 2750 meters (9022 feet), this race requires strong navigation skills..

The Cairn Table Hill Race is a challenging 7.2km hill race set in the scenic Ayrshire region, taking place on July 16, 2025. Participants must register in advance through EntryCentral, as there are no on-the-night entries. The race features chip timing and requires runners to navigate rough, unmarke..

The Eskdale Mixed Fell Relay is a new fell running relay event hosted by Black Combe Runners, set in the picturesque Eskdale valley of the Lake District. This challenging competition tests the strength and depth of club teams, requiring participants to navigate rough and steep terrain without GPS as..

The Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival, presented by Gateley, will take place on July 27, 2025. This exciting event features both a 10K and a half marathon, set against the stunning backdrop of Hillsborough Castle and its surrounding gardens. Participants will enjoy a scenic route that i..

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 9 August 2025. You can run 221 miles.

The Race Across Scotland is a challenging 215-mile ultramarathon that traverses the stunning Southern Upland Way, from Portpatrick on the coast to Cockburnspath. This event, organized by GB Ultras, features 12 checkpoints providing essential support and refreshments along the route, which includes m..

The (Not) Round Latrigg is an annual fell running event organized by Keswick Athletic Club, held in the Lake District. The race covers approximately 8.8 km with 300 meters of elevation gain, featuring a new route for 2024. Participants start at Fitz Park and ascend via Spooney Green Lane and zig-zag..

The Grand Tour of Skiddaw is an exhilarating 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 vill..

The Salomon Buttermere Skyline is an exhilarating trail running event set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a challenging 27km loop that encompasses iconic summits such as Red Pike, High Stile, Hay Stacks, Dale Head, and Robinson. This event, organized by Ourea Events, showcases technical tra..

The Dunoon Ultra Marathon, scheduled for August 23, 2025, invites runners to challenge their limits in the stunning landscapes of Argyll. This event features a route of approximately 30-35 miles with significant elevation gain, catering to all abilities. Participants can choose to run solo or as par..

The Brodick Glencloy Trail is a scenic trail race on the Isle of Arran, covering approximately 10K. The course features mostly rough footpaths and forestry roads, with an elevation gain of about 600 feet, starting and finishing in Brodick. Participants must be at least 16 years old, and the event is..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce event from Caldbeck to Threlkeld offers participants a chance to explore a section of the route alongside experienced NAV4 tutors and fellow LiAD participants. This recce covers a challenging 12-mile stretch, featuring significant elevation changes and varied terrain, including t..

The Barrow – Keswick Show Fell Race is a competitive running event held on Bank Holiday Monday, August 25th, 2025, at the Showfield in Braithwaite, Keswick. Covering approximately 6.5 km with 425 meters of ascent, the race features running over fields and onto the fell, with two short, sharp climbs..