Trail Running calendar near Tweedbank 2026-2027

Run Edinburgh's seven hilltops in a mixed road, trail and hill event that blends urban navigation with racing. Choose your own route between hilltop checkpoints and opt for the competitive Race or the more relaxed Challenge.

Fell race on 5 July 2026 around Skiddaw in the Lake District, based at Keswick Cricket Club. The course is 15.4 km with 960 m of ascent and entry on the day is accepted for a fee of £10.

A 9 km fell race near Stanhope, Co Durham on 7 July 2026 with about 300 m of climb. Entry on the day is available for £5 and the race counts as a counter in the North East Fell Running Championships.

Take on the Borrowdale School Bash up Bessyboot in the Lake District: a short but fierce 5.2 km with 456 m of climb, offering stunning fell views and a real challenge. Entry on the day, with beer and a burger for every finisher.

Join this Beacon Hill fell race on Thu 9 Jul 2026 at Lordenshaw car park, Rothbury. A testing 6.6 mile course with 410 m of climb, entry on the day and teams of three welcome for a spirited summer challenge.

A trail ultra along Saint Cuthbert's Way from Wooler Youth Hostel, offered in *100 km* and *45 mile* formats, with live GPS tracking, five timed aid checkpoints, tidal cutoffs for the 100 km route, and on-site accommodation and coach option..

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

Choose from a 5k, 10k, or half marathon on a scenic route through Edinburgh's Holyrood Park. The course includes laps around landmarks like Arthur's Seat on mixed terrain. Dogs are welcome to run alongside participants.

Challenge yourself on the steep slopes of Chapelfell Top in this classic midweek fell race. The 7km out-and-back route from St. John's Chapel demands solid navigation skills over rough, pathless terrain. A true test for experienced fell run..

A multi-terrain festival centred on a 15 km race with significant climbs and a long downhill finish, plus junior loops and a tots dash, organised under UK Athletics rules with open and local prize categories.

This uphill-only race challenges runners with 6km and 850m of ascent, from Patterdale to the summit of Helvellyn via Swirral Edge. It's a pure vertical test in the Lake District. Entries open in October 2025 for the July 2026 event.

A weekend of trail races at Whitelee Wind Farm in July, offering 10K, half marathon, 50K ultra and a free junior mile, with an Event Village, on-site parking and water stations on course.

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a technically demanding 28 km sky race in the Lake District, featuring 2700m of ascent and five graded scrambles on the Helvellyn Massif. Entry requires proof of advanced climbing or scrambling skills, as a..

The Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a 57 km Sky Extra race in the Lake District. With 3,700 m of ascent, it traverses five iconic ridges, including Striding Edge. No vetting is required, and the fee covers full support and tracking.

A 29 km sky race with 2050 m of ascent in the Lake District's Eastern Fells. This technical mountain trail event is designed as an entry point to skyrunning, featuring fully marked routes and support checkpoints. The course takes runners ov..

A 15km trail race around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater's shores. With 680m of ascent and semi-technical trails, it features an aid station and checkpoints. This race is part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend.

A 10k trail race offering a unique course over and around the Northumberlandia landform. The event includes a free kids' fun run and a bespoke medal for all finishers. Facilities include an event village with a café, parking, and toilets.

Head to the historic grounds of Callendar Park in Falkirk for a summer trail run. Choose from a 5km, 10km, or half marathon distance on flowing trails through parkland and woodland. It's a Canicross-friendly event with chip timing and a fin..

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.

Scurry to the Sea is a unique 12 mile run from the Pentland Hills to the coast. The route offers a mix of cross country, urban paths, and road running, finishing on Musselburgh beach.