Trail Running calendar near Dumfries 2025-2026

Join the festive North Berwick Santa Beach Run on 24 Dec 2025 to support Medicins sans Frontieres. Choose from three beach distances from 2 km to 10 km and enjoy a coastal, potentially splashy route for all ages.

Join the Boxing Day Boomerang at Dundonald Castle on Friday 26 December for a scenic 5 km or 10 km run supporting Ayrshire Sportsability. Enjoy castle views, tearoom treats and a festive community vibe with prizes and a charity raffle.

Take on the classic Wansfell fell race in Ambleside on 27 December 2025, a scenic out and back to the rocky summit. Expect steep stone steps, open fell running and a warm finish at Force Cafe, with pre entry and mandatory kit required.

Run a 15 km night trail in Kielder Forest on 27 December, summiting Deadwater Fell before a thrilling descent. Part of the Shadowlands Race Series, this rugged forest and mountain bike trail promises a bold winter adventure.

Take on the Tour de Humbleton Trail Race on 28 December 2025 in Wooler, Northumberland. A scenic 5 mile loop from the Cheviot Centre with about 800 ft of climbing on marked trails for an invigorating winter run.

Join the Booze Run on Sunday 28 December 2025 in Arkengarthdale for a scenic 9 km trail through the Yorkshire Dales with rewarding climbs and a pub checkpoint in Booze. Friendly atmosphere, on the day entries welcome and prizes for first ma..

Kick off 2026 at the Wooler Vertical 1k Trail Race on 1 January in Wooler. This 4 miles out and back climbs 1000 feet to the top of Humbleton Hill from The Cheviot Centre for a bold New Year trail challenge.

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.

Support St Teresa's Hospice at the Deepdale Dash, a scenic 5 mile trail through the River Tees, Pecknell Woods and Deepdale Nature Reserve. Expect muddy, technical terrain and a warm finish with refreshments and a race memento.

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..

The EpicTrails - Guided Run will take place in Mugdock on Thursday 8 January 2026. You can run 6 kilometers.

Take on a deep winter half marathon to the summit of Hedgehope and back, on a fully marked and marshalled course. Expect winter conditions, mandatory kit and a warming bowl of soup at the finish for a memorable January trail challenge.

Join the Hamsterley Winter Trails on 10 January for a scenic 10k or Half Marathon through frosty forest tracks and trails, with hot soup and a bespoke event mug at the finish. Eco friendly practices, aid stations and on course medical suppo..

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.