Trail Running calendar near Castle Douglas 2025-2026

Start the year with the Nine Standards fell race in Kirkby Stephen on 1 January 2026, a challenging 8 mile course with 549 m of climb across classic Cumbrian hills. Pre entry is required and full FRA kit is mandatory.

The St Johns Fell Race will take place in Saint John's on Thursday 1 January 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Shake off the holidays on 2 January 2026 with a social New Year run from Tweedbank to Lauder along part of the Southern Upland Way. Choose 4, 6 mile or full route, pre entry only with limited places, and warm finish food awaiting runners.

Take on the Osprey Trail Run under Kielder Forest skies on 3 January 2026, a 22 km night trail with flowing bike trails and 447 m ascent. Enjoy a social vibe, prizes on the night and Shadowlands series points.

Explore the middle section of the LAW75 with NAV4 on 3 Jan 2026, a scenic 20+ mile recce from Buckden toward Mallerstang with minibus support and iconic ridge views. Places are limited to 12 so book early.

Challenge yourself on the Brampton Trail Run: a scenic, undulating 7 kilometre off road route in Cumbria on 4 January 2026. Expect muddy trails, a finisher medal, and a friendly event village with coffee and photos.

Start the year with Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails South on 4 January 2026, a scenic off road 5K and 10K through south Whinlatter Forest. Bring your dog or go solo on runnable forest roads and trails with chip timed results.

Test your legs in the Lake District at the YHA King Of The Castle fell race, an exhilarating uphill time trial from Borrowdale hostel to the Castle Crag war memorial. Short and steep 2.5 km course with cake and hot drinks to celebrate at th..

Join a social 6 km headtorch trail run from Milngavie on 8 January 2026, exploring local paths including the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way. Led by a qualified guide, manageable group sizes keep the run friendly and safe.

Take on the Kong Winter Series Race 3 around Blencathra and Blease Fell on Sat 10 Jan 2026 from Threlkeld. This demanding 8 km circuit packs 762 m of climb for a classic Lake District fell challenge; pre entry only.

The Ardwhallan will take place in West Baldwin Reservoir on Saturday 10 January 2026. You can run 12 kilometers.

Join EpicTrails for an 8 km guided headtorch trail run from Milngavie on local paths including parts of the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way. This friendly social run is safety focused and requires a headtorch and trail shoes.

Join the L100 recce from Ambleside to Coniston, a 16 mile evening run replicating the Montane Lakeland 50 and 100 course. Night run requires full kit and fitness to meet checkpoint cut offs; open only to confirmed 2026 race entrants.

Join Scurry Around Vogrie Country Park for scenic mixed terrain runs starting by the Victorian manor, with distances from a 1.6km family fun run to a half marathon. Marshaled courses, post race treats and medals for all.

Feel The Burns is a spirited hill race in the Scottish Borders, about 13.7 miles with roughly 800 m of ascent, promising stiff climbs and wide open views from Selkirk country. Places are limited and entries are by waiting list for this popu..

Enjoy a classic 4 mile fell race around Whitestones in the Lake District, with scenic climbs and a fully flagged course in the Helm Hill Winter League. Pre entry or pay on the day and junior races for U10 to U16 are included.

Enjoy the South By Five 5km at Queens Park on 18 January 2026, a friendly community run and finale of the six park series. Entry was free with a requested donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund and local foodbank, spaces limited.

Join EpicTrails 10km on 22 January 2026 from Milngavie for a friendly social trail run exploring the Clyde Coastal Path and sections of the West Highland Way. Guided, non competitive and welcoming, the small group pace varies and proceeds s..

Experience the Lewis Burn 10 km night trail in Kielder Forest, weaving mountain bike trails and forest tracks with a sharp climb and thrilling descent. Part of the Shadowlands series with prizes on the night and series points up for grabs.

Classic Lake District fell run from Braithwaite Lodge to Stile End, 8 km with 500 m of climb through scenic but testing winter terrain as the fourth race in the Kong Winter Series. Pre entry only and limited to 300 places; minimum age 16 an..