Trail Running calendar near Thornhill 2026-2027

Experience an endurance challenge at the historic Inverkip trails where you can run as many laps as you choose in 24 hours. Enjoy a festival atmosphere with on site camping and full facilities in the Scottish forest.

A 50 mile point to point ultra on 16 May 2026 from Lakeland Maze Farm Park to Lea Town with chip timing, live tracking and seven mandatory checkpoints. Pre registration is required and entrants must meet prior race criteria.

The Uplawmoor Festival of Running returns in May 2026 with a fast 9 km road race. The challenging course features significant climbs and a fast downhill finish, with all proceeds supporting mental health charity SAMH.

A 15.5 km mountain race on the Isle of Arran with 870 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Ormidale Pavilion in Brodick. The route climbs Goat Fell via the standard tourist path and requires specific mountain safety kit and hill support.

Derwent Reservoir Trail Runs on 17 May 2026 at Derwent Waterside Park near Consett offers 5km and 10km trail races with live chip timing, Canicross allowance, on-site parking and finishers' medals and merchandise.

A community road and trail event in Houston, Renfrewshire, featuring 10 km and 5 km races with chip timing, kids runs in the park, medals and age category awards, plus on-site facilities and post-race refreshments.

A woodland trail race at Balbirnie Park in Markinch on 17 May 2026 covering about 4 to 4.5 miles on paths and trails. The event is open to all abilities, has limited places and requires pre entry.

A hill trail event in Cockermouth on 19 May 2026 featuring an adult multi terrain race and a new junior race with age specific distances and medals. The adult race is chip timed and includes a timed summit section.

A short, sharp fell race over 3 miles with 820 ft of ascent around Latterbarrow. The event takes place in May with junior and senior starts. Entry is available on the day.

Experience fell running at Sale Fell with races for all ages including a six mile senior route and various junior distances. Enjoy a chip timed event featuring trophies for top finishers and age category winners.

Trail half marathon and 10K through Whinlatter Forest on 24 May 2026, featuring steep climbs, live chip timing, canicross options, and finisher medals plus post race refreshments.

A short, classic fell race in Coniston featuring a steep climb and a rapid descent over scree. The 1.6 km course is a BOFRA Championship counter, with categories from Under 9 to Seniors. Parking is available nearby for a fee.

Take on the Glaramara Fell Race on Sun 24 May 2026 in the Lake District, starting from Glaramara Outdoor Centre at Seatoller. The 8 km course packs 700 m of climb and entry on the day is free with donations to charity.

MacTuffX Glasgow on 24/05/2026 offers solo, doubles and relay formats over 10x400m or 10x800m segments, with distinct entry fees by category and an age restriction of 18 or older.

A final local trail race around St Boswells of about 13 km featuring riverside views, rooty paths and the Wobbly Bridge. Entry is £15 and the field is limited to 150 runners.

Part of the Threlkeld village fete in the Lake District on Mon 25 May 2026, this fell race covers 5 km with 340 m of ascent over rough ground. Entry on the day is available for £5 and the event has FRA permit insurance.

OMM Lite is a map based checkpoint event in Grasmere on 30 and 31 May 2026 where individuals or teams collect points at marked controls within set time limits. Options include one or two days and long or short course time limits.

Category A fell races from Seathwaite with two routes covering 18 miles with 6000 ft climb and 10 miles with 3000 ft climb; navigation, map and compass skills and appropriate kit are required.

Join a classic Lake District fell race on 30 May 2026 in the wild Duddon Valley, starting at the Newfield Inn in Seathwaite. The 15.3 km course climbs 915 m, offering tough terrain and stunning views for experienced runners; pre entry only.

Peebles Pootle is an offroad walking event around Peebles offering two route options with significant ascent. Checkpoints follow walking opening times but runners may participate.