Trail Running calendar near Thornhill 2026-2027

A fully waymarked 42 km trail around Grasmere and nearby valleys with about 1905 m of ascent. The event provides course drinks, a checkpoint with snacks, tracker hire, mandatory kit checks and a Langdale slate medal at the finish.

Take on a 33.5 mile Ultra, 21.5 mile Trail 20 or 10 mile route around Ullswater, finishing in Glenridding. Enjoy stunning Lake District views, stocked feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

A trail event around Ullswater with three distances: 33.5-mile Ultra with extra loops, a 21.5-mile full lap, and a 10-mile finish from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding. Registration is at Jenkins Field with compulsory kit and age limits.

Chase summer evenings in Edinburgh with the Sundowner 5K Series, a relaxed yet competitive run across three scenic city parks. Enjoy chip timed racing, lively warm ups and post race photos as you test your speed over 5K or the full series.

A short vertical race from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn to the summit of Harrison Stickle: 2.4 km uphill with 650 m ascent on fully marked trails. The event includes a manned checkpoint, seed medal, safety team by Mountain Run, and post-race mu..

A 50 km out and back ultramarathon along the Ayrshire Coast starting and finishing at Irvine Beach, running across beaches, promenades and trails from sunset into sunrise. Aid stations at 12, 25 and 37 km; drop bag option at 25 km.

A 38 km mountain skyrace in the Lake District with 2800 m ascent, technical single-track and scree, and a newly designed circular route that includes the summit of England's highest mountain. Maximum time allowed is 12 hours.

A 56 mile ultramarathon on the Southern Upland Way starting in St Johns Town of Dalry and finishing in Moffat with live GPS tracking, mandatory kit rules, checkpoint support and a 20 hour cut off.

A 104 mile ultramarathon on the Southern Upland Way from St Johns Town of Dalry to Galashiels covering 4611 m of ascent. The event has 250 places, a 38 hour cut off, mandatory kit and live GPS tracking.

A technical *21 km* trail race with 850 m of ascent around Great and Little Langdale, based at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn as part of the Rab Scafell Sky Race weekend on 6 June 2026.

A multi distance trail event based at Kendal, featuring a roughly 100 km loop through the southern Lake District via Garburn Pass, Ambleside and Windermere. The event includes covered rest stops, medical support, GPS tracking and camping op..

Take on the classic Ennerdale Horseshoe in the Lake District, a tough 23 mile fell race with big ascent and stunning mountain scenery. Entries are limited and on the day places may be available, creating a competitive scenic challenge.

Killearn 10k on 6 June 2026 is a 10 km trail race around Killearn Public Park and the foothills of Dumgoyne. The course mixes tarmac, forest paths and grassland and entry includes a technical t-shirt or vest.

Trail runs from Coniston Sports and Social Club with 10k and 16k routes around Coniston Water and the Coppermines Valley. Well marked, marshalled trails, on-course water stations, live music, local food stalls and event t-shirts are availab..

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 marathon, half marathon and a mini 10k circle Coniston Water and Tarn Hows on marked, marshalled trails with wide fell views. The event village at Coniston Sports and Social Centre offers live music, food stalls, photographers and pri..

Take on the Palacerigg Trail 10k at Palacerigg Country Park in Cumbernauld, an undulating woodland route on single track and forest paths with trail shoes advised. Proceeds support Freedom City Foundation and its local foodbank and communit..

A trail race through sections of the West Highland Way and Mugdock Country Park covering approximately 8.4 miles. The event is limited to 300 runners, uses electronic chip timing, and awards medals plus refreshments to all finishers.

Three day guided ultra run along the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Fort William, about 96 miles and 4,312 m elevation. Small group, shared accommodation, luggage transfers and coach-led guidance included.

A volunteer run, three day mountain event in Kirkby Stephen offering distances from 5k to an ultra plus a 25 metre abseil, with proceeds donated to local charities.