Trail Running calendar near Thornhill 2026-2027

Aberfoyle Trail Run 2026 includes a scenic 10k on mixed trails and a flat 1k for primary school children, both fully marked and electronically timed. Proceeds support Aberfoyle Primary School and local community groups.

A Lake District fell race on Sun 30 Aug 2026 with a senior course of 2.5 km and 270 m climb. Entry is on the day with no pre-entry, and junior races cover U9 (from age 6), U12, U14 and U17.

A licensed beach race on Portobello sands on 30 August 2026 covering about 4 miles at low tide, limited to 350 entries with proceeds supporting Towerbank Primary School and other local causes.

Join the Dark Side Of The Combe on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District as part of the Black Combe Country Fair at Bootle. This 12.5 km fell race with 625 m ascent is a tough, scenic test and has on the day entry.

Take on the Barrow Keswick Show Fellrunner on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District: a punchy 6.5 km four mile course with 425 m climb, starting in the show ring and finishing by the showfield. Entry on the day £10, ages 15 and up welcome.

An inflatable obstacle event in Edinburgh run over 2.5 kilometre laps with 2.5K to 15K options, music zones, hydration and finisher medals. Children 5 to 15 must run with a participating adult.

A five stage, 112 km endurance race around Windermere combining a lake swim, two road bike sections, a mountain summit run to Scafell Pike and a short trail run, with a reported total ascent of 6,916 ft.

A trail running event on 5 September 2026 at Kielder Castle marking Kielder Forests centenary. Routes range from 6 km to 50 km, with forest trails, outposts for refills and onsite camping options.

An eight-hour trail challenge at Borders Forest Park where runners complete as many 4.366 mile loops as possible. Lap timing is by wristband and laps count toward half, full or ultra marathon distances.

A traditional fell race from Glenridding around Catstye Cam, Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn and St Sunday Crag with manned checkpoints, compulsory mountain kit and limited entries. The route includes specific path requirements to protect sensiti..

Trail races around Derwentwater in Keswick offering 5K, 10K and 15K routes on marked, marshalled trails with an event village, water stations and on site medical cover.

A five hour multi-lap endurance run at Carron Valley around a medieval-style village, with solo and relay team categories, torchlit evening laps, encouraged fancy dress and themed awards for top lap counts and best costumes.

A fell marathon around Caldbeck covering 26.4 miles and about 5875 ft of ascent, the route takes in five Wainwright summits. The event is fully tracked, allows walkers and runners a 12 hour cut off, and includes checkpoints with water and s..

Join the Loweswater Show fell race on Sun 6 Sep 2026 in the Lake District for a short but testing challenge across rugged moorland. The 4.2 km route packs 305 m of climb, with on the day entry, team competition and junior races adding festi..

A functional fitness race in Livingston on 6 September 2026 featuring ten Xercises and repeated runs. Entries are available as solo, doubles or five person relays with standard and LITE weight divisions.

A three-evening summer 5K series around Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park in Edinburgh. Events are chip timed, feature prizes and optional finisher medals, with entries priced at £12 per race or £30 for all three.

A fully signposted 47 miles (75K) ultra around Lake Windermere with GPS tracking, six aid stations and a halfway bag drop. Competitors must register in person, carry mandatory kit and use the issued tracker for live monitoring.

A 40 mile ultra from Glenbuck Loch to Riverside Stadium in Ayr on 12 Sep 2026, featuring water stations, 10 mile checkpoints with food and drop-bag support. Relay teams of 2 or 3 split the route into 17, 14 and 9 mile sections.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

A 36 km, 2200 m ascent fell race around the Northern Fells from Hesket Newmarket. An FRA AL category English Championship event requiring navigation, mandatory kit and several summit checkpoints on an exposed loop.