Trail Running calendar near Thornhill 2026-2027

A Scottish Athletics affiliated *10 km* trail race in Killearn on 6 June 2026, run over mixed surfaces with about 310 ft of elevation. Entries include a technical t-shirt or vest and official bib transfers are allowed until 31 March 2026.

Trail running around Coniston Water from Coniston Sports and Social Club, with marked, marshalled courses of 10 km and 16 km. The event village offers food, live music and on-course water stations while medics and marshals provide support.

Obstacle races at Hopetoun Estate near Edinburgh on June 7, 2026 include Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km and Beast 21 km, plus a kids race. Participants can attempt a Trifecta in one day while Tough Mudder Scotland runs the same weekend.

Classic Lake District fell race from Howtown Bobbin Mill, testing runners over 13.3 miles with about 1400 m of climb across rugged terrain. Entry is on the day for £8 and limited to 100 starters so arrive early.

Trail running around Coniston Water with marathon, half marathon, a new 10k and a new 5k. Fully marked, marshalled courses, feed stations and an event village at Coniston Sports and Social Centre.

A community trail run of approximately 10k at Palacerigg Country Park, raising funds for Freedom City Foundation. The undulating route uses single track and forest paths, includes a shuttle from Greenfaulds Station, and is open to participa..

A trail race of about 8.4 miles through the West Highland Way and Mugdock Country Park, chip timed and fully marshalled, with a 300 runner limit. Proceeds support the 20th Glasgow Scout Group and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

A five mile trail race on Arran with over 600 feet of ascent along Forestry trails behind Whiting Bay Village. The route passes Glen Ashdale Falls, forest tracks and the Fairy Glen and is Scottish Athletics licenced.

A supported three day ultra along the West Highland Way covering 96 miles and 4,312 m of ascent, with guided stages, luggage transfers and shared accommodation across different nights. Specific fitness and prior ultra experience are require..

Take on the Mike Mallen Memorial Round Latrigg, a classic 5 mile fell race from Fitz Park in Keswick with scenic trails and friendly marshals. Day entry available for ages 16 plus and all funds raised go to charity.

A hill race in the Pentland Hills on 10 June 2026 with senior and junior routes. The senior course covers about 5.2 km with a 310 m climb and includes steep, heathered summit sections and marshalled tracks.

A volunteer-run mountain running and walking event in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria offering distances from 5k to an Ultra plus a mountain marathon, a festival-style Basecamp and fundraising for local charities.

The La Sportiva Sunset Stroll is one of six routes at The Yomp, a volunteer run mountain event in Kirkby Stephen that supports local charities during a multi day weekend of running and walking.

An evening two-lap race in Linn Park on Glasgow's south side, covering just under 8 km and featuring the park waterfall and historic Halfpenny Bridge. The event is manually timed, supports the Friends of Linn Park, and has limited entry.

Trail runs from Waterside Campsite in Pooley Bridge offering 10km and half marathon routes with live chip timing, finisher medal, optional event t-shirt and on-site parking. The event supports Patterdale Mountain Rescue and allows donations..

A short fell race at Beckside Farm in Ulverston on 13 June 2026 featuring a climb to the top of Flan Fell and separate turning points for Under 14 and older categories.

A mixed terrain mud obstacle event in Walton offering 10 miles, 10K, 6k and a junior 4k. The course includes technical obstacles, a 100 metre slip and slide and on-course water stations.

A five leg trail ultra from Kielder Castle totaling 170 miles, with solo, pair and quad entry options. The first four legs can be done in any order but the North leg must be completed last, and participants are tracked with support teams on..

A Category AL hill race on the Isle of Arran covering 20 km with 1670 m of ascent, mostly unmarked and requiring map and compass navigation; entrants must be 18 or older with prior similar race experience.

A two-day trail running weekend in Grizedale Forest with an eight hour relay and a 22 km race, plus camping, food vendors, talks and onsite facilities.