Trail Running calendar near Castle Douglas 2025-2026

Beyond the Lune Winter Editions at The Royal Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale offers scenic 5, 10 and 20 km trail runs from a venue with brewery and coffee roastery. Finish with a hot drink and mince pie plus an adult finisher beer.

Join the Santa & Elf Dash on 21 December 2025 at Cammo Nature Reserve, Edinburgh for 1K, 5K and 10K festive trail runs through riverside paths and historic grounds. Medals, hot chocolate and fancy dress add cheer while entries support Young..

Join the Wobbly Christmas Pudding 13km Run in Melrose for a festive mixed trail challenge with rolling hills and seasonal spirit. Enjoy a scenic December outing that combines rugged trails and holiday fun for runners of all levels.

Join the Boxing Day Boomerang at Dundonald Castle for 5k and 10k road and trail routes supporting Ayrshire Sportsability. Enjoy a festive post run atmosphere with the castle tearoom open, raffle prizes and a friendly crowd.

Take on the classic Wansfell scramble in Ambleside on 27 December, a short but steep climb to a rocky summit with spectacular views and a lively finish at Force Cafe. This is a winter fell race so full FRA kit will be checked at registratio..

Experience the Deadwater Trail Run in Kielder Forest on 27 December 2025: a 15 km night trail that climbs to the summit of Deadwater Fell and returns via fast forest and mountain bike trails. First race of the Shadowlands series.

Run a 22 km night trail through Kielder Forest at the Osprey Trail Run, part of the Shadowlands Race Series. Enjoy undulating forest and mountain bike trails around Gowanburn and earn series points and prizes.

Kick off the year with the Brampton Trail Run, a single lap 7 kilometre off road route through scenic Cumbria. Expect muddy, undulating trails, a bespoke finisher medal and post race coffee and cakes to celebrate.

Join the South By Five 5 km at Bellahouston Park on 4 January 2026, one of six friendly community runs across Glasgow. Free entry with a required donation, limited to 65 places so sign up early to secure your spot.

Kick off the year on forest trails at Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails South in Whinlatter Forest on 4 January 2026, with scenic 5K and 10K off road courses. Dog friendly and chip timed for a fun, competitive start to the season.

Run the night section from Ambleside to Coniston in this 16 mile recce. For confirmed Lakeland 50 and 100 entrants, it offers real night conditions, checkpoint support and a chance to test kit and pacing.

Scurry Around Vogrie Country Park Trail Running Festival offers scenic mixed terrain runs from a 1.6 km fun run to a Half Marathon, all starting by the Victorian manor house. Expect woodland trails, lively atmosphere and a finisher memento.

Test yourself on a scenic 13.7 mile hill run around Selkirk with about 800 m of ascent, run under Scottish Hill Racing rules. The event is popular and currently full, with a waiting list available.

Tackle a classic Cumbrian fell at Blake Fell Race starting from The Leaps in Kirkland on Saturday 24 January 2026. The senior route is a tough 9.5 km with 429 m of ascent and junior races for a range of ages.

Run under dark skies in Kielder Forest on a 10 km night trail with 246 m of climbing, tackling short steep climbs and the zig zags of Simons Tester. Enjoy a fast finishing descent plus on the night prizes and series points.

Experience a 17 km night trail through atmospheric Kielder Forest with sweeping climbs and flowing descent on mountain bike trails. Perfect for adventurous runners seeking a scenic challenge and series points in the Shadowlands Race Series.

Explore scenic, undulating forest trails around Grizedale with marathon and half marathon options on Sunday 1 February 2026. Enjoy lakeside views and varied terrain on a welcoming course, entries often fill quickly.

Take on the six hour Trailspire Ultra at Callander Park, a fully waymarked loop of rolling trails and woodland with views of historic Callander House. Run solo or with a two person relay team and see how many laps you can complete.

Run a scenic Half Marathon or 10 km through quiet country lanes of the Lorton Valley with Lake District views, starting and finishing near Cockermouth. Friendly event with live chip timing, medals and post race goodies for all finishers.

Join the Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl on 8 February 2026 at Grizedale Forest for chip timed 10K and 6K runs on wide forest trails. Dog friendly with up to two dogs per runner, this scenic event blends challenge and great views.