Trail Running calendar near Stranraer 2026-2027

Norn Iron 100 is a long-distance ultra event listed on the UTMB Index with an iTRA 5 rating. It will hold its sixth edition on 29 and 30 May 2027 in Northern Ireland.

A 28 km fell race on the Isle of Jura with seven summits and 2,370 m of ascent. Limited to 250 places, the course tests hillcraft and endurance and is described as one of the tougher races at this distance.

A 104 mile trail ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way with 4611 m of ascent, live GPS tracking and UTMB and ITRA points. The field is limited to 250 places and strict mandatory kit, checkpoint and pacer rules apply.

A 38 km mountain skyrace with 2800 m ascent across technical single track trails in the Lake District, starting from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn. No vetting is required and the maximum allowed time is 12 hours.

A 56 mile point to point ultramarathon on the Southern Upland Way from St Johns Town of Dalry to Moffat with 2447m ascent, 400 places, a 20 hour cut off and mandatory kit plus live GPS tracking.

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.

A 5k obstacle course at Strathclyde Country Park on Saturday 12 June 2027 where participants climb, crawl and slide while raising funds for cancer research. Open to people aged 13 and over with a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A summer running festival at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens on 25 July 2027 offering 10K and Half Marathon routes, chip timing, kilometre markers, a themed medal and free race photos in support of Northern Ireland Hospice.

A single day *38 mile* ultra from Gretna Green to Penrith, the MTC Boggart is Day 1 of the thirteen day MTC ALBION series. Entries are limited and the event enforces a minimum 4.0 mph average with a specified mandatory kit list.