Running Events in Dumfries

The Race is a S.A.L. Permit Event, Under U.K. Athletics Rules. staged on the beautiful trails and paths of Mabie Forest, which is situated just 4 miles south of Dumfries, off the A710.

Parking will be available at Mabie Forest, where superb facilities can also be found for Mountain Biking, Forest Walks and Picnics.

Race Entry Limited to 110 Runners

Start and Finish Venue The White Heather Hotel

Old Airfield, Kirkbride, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 5HW

Ample Parking, Stay at the venue,

Dumfries Harriers are delighted to stage the Doonhamer 10k which will start and finish in the beautifully refurbished Dock Park, beside the River Nith in Dumfries. The race will trace the pathways alongside the river and cross the river several times using the Buccleuch Street, Suspension and Kirkpatrick MacMillan Bridge.

Free yourself from the treadmill and enjoy trail running at its very best, high up in the rough and rugged hills of southern Scotland. Whatever distance you choose, MTAFs routes have got the lot; deserted country roads, stunning hillside single track, open moors and quiet woodland to explore these legendary trail running routes are some of the most picturesque and inspiring trails in Scotland. Naturally carved out by years of animal and shepherd passages, these are as rugged and challenging as they are beautiful and rewarding.

The Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) was designated in December 1964 in recognition of the quality of its landscape and its significant historic and scientific interest. It stretches from Rockcliffe in the North to Maryport in the South, covering about 115 square kilometers of the Solway Plain. The primary purpose of this designation is to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the area.

Take on the UKs most iconic ultra; 69 stunning miles through the historic Hadrians wall country in a continuous fully supported and way marked adventure.

Your journey will take you from Carlisle Castle to the Gateshead Millennium Bridge over a mixed-terrain route that incorporates both on and off-road sections. There are 69 miles to be conquered in just one day. The Wall awaits.

THE ATMOSPHERE IS ELECTRIC, THE SUPPORT IS AMAZING, THE SCENERY IS BEAUTIFUL, THE CAMARADERIE IS AWESOME A TRUE TEST OF YOURSELF!

This race is suitable for everyone. This is thousands of people uniting with one purpose - to raise valuable funds for life-saving research.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy is our brilliant 5k muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame. Crawl through the mud pit. Have fun with your friends. And raise valuable funds for life-saving research.

A flat and fast City Centre started 10km road race utilising some quieter roads to leave the city beofer a looped return.

The event uses a mixture of park paths and quiet country roads which are generally flat or gently undulating. The road surfaces are generally okay. Caution should be taken at all turns, paying attention to marshals wherever necessary. The route is officially measured 10km route using mainly park paths and quiet country roads.

The Run Day will also consist of a 10k and 2k fun run to enable or levels of fitness to take part in what is sure to be a brilliant event.

The La Sportiva Grand Tour of Skiddaw is an approximately 44 mile fully waymarked ultra trail race taking in the beautiful Northern Lake District with a climb up the mighty Skiddaw at the approximate halfway point, giving a total of 7136 feet of ascent.

A ten-mile road race run on scenic rural roads. The race starts & finish at the Brewery, Courtesy of Jennings Brewery.

Let Open Adventure set you on your journey across the beautiful Lake District!

Soak up your surroundings as you travel from Caldbeck, on the northern edge of the Lakes, to Cartmel, in the south. Your route will take in the summits of Blencathra, Helvellyn and Fairfield before descending to Ambleside and following the western shore of Windermere.

This is a festival of four events consisting of a half marathon distance Walk starting at 9:00am followed by the 1.2 mile Fun Run at 10.30am. The Half Marathon and 10K running events start at 11:00am. This event takes place in Scotland's artists' town of Kirkcudbright, located on the beautiful south coast of Dumfries & Galloway.

The route is 10km route using mainly quiet country roads. There will be a water station at 5km and at the finish. The run will finish directly in front of the racecourse grandstand.

This is an officially measured and certified accurate course by the Association of UK Course Measurers

Once you've climbed the hill it's easy... A hilly 10k road race from Derwent Athletic Club in Cockermouth.

Fifty years and over 100,000 entries later, the Original Mountain Marathon continues to go from strength to strength as an icon of the UKs outdoor and running community.

The Original Mountain Marathon was created to give competitors an opportunity to test their abilities in the mountains. All within a safety net created by the most experienced event team in the UK.

50 years of the OMM: The UKs biggest mountain race has shaped the UK outdoor community for 50 years. Since 1968 the UKs greatest running legends, product creators & influential people have stood on the start line.

Teams of two receive a map with a series of checkpoints they must visit over the two days. Competitors must carry everything they need for the two days including an overnight wild camp at the end of day one. There are seven course options of varying distance and ascent to choose from.