Trail Running calendar near Dumfries 2025-2026

Silent Night is a challenging winter fell race to Chapelfell Top above St Johns Chapel, about 6.6 km with 370 m ascent, run in the dark and requiring navigation and strict mandatory kit. Experience and solid compass skills are essential.

Beyond the Lune Winter Editions on 20 December at The Royal Barn near Kirkby Lonsdale offers 5 km, 10 km and 20 km trail routes through the Lune Valley and around Devils Bridge. Enjoy festive treats, finishers beer and great views.

Take on the winter challenge of the Beyond the Lune Skyline Winter Ultra, a 65 km loop around Kirkby Lonsdale on 20 December 2025 with 2000 m of ascent. Self guided route over seven summits with hot feeds, finish food and prizes.

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..

Celebrate the season with the Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races on 21 December 2025, a festive run through scenic woodland near Gateshead. Family and canicross friendly with one controlled dog per runner, finishers get medals, mince pies..

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 on 26 December 2025. Choose 5 km or 10 km on scenic road and trail routes, support Ayrshire Sportsability and enjoy the visitor tearoom, raffle and prizes.

The Wansfell Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging running event set in the scenic Lake District. The race features a 3.14 km (2.1 miles) out-and-back route with a significant climb of 405 meters (1329 feet). Starting from..

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.

Take on the Tour de Humbleton in Wooler: a spirited 5 mile circular trail that climbs to Humbleton Hill and returns via St Cuthberts Way. Enjoy scenic Cheviot views on a fully marked, marshalled course.

Take on the Wooler Vertical, a challenging 4 mile out and back to the top of Humbleton Hill with 1000 feet of ascent from The Cheviot Centre. Raw trails and panoramic winter views make for a true test of grit.

Kick off the year with the Deepdale Dash, a lively 5 mile trail run around Barnard Castle supporting St Teresa's Hospice. Tackle muddy tracks, woodland trails and a stream crossing while enjoying on route aid, photos and a keepsake.

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.

Take on scenic trails at Whinlatter Forest South with a dog friendly 5k or 10k, less technical routes and plenty of woodland views. Chip timed individual starts and GPX files make this a relaxed winter trail for runners with or without dogs..

Hit the winter trails at Hamsterley Forest on 10 January 2026 with a Half Marathon or 10k across woodland tracks and scenic forest paths. Entries include a bespoke event mug, hot soup and roll and free photos to warm you after the run.

Tackle the Winter Wipeout, a deep winter fell run to Hedgehope summit and back to Ingram Cafe over roughly half marathon distance. Fully marked and marshalled, it is not for beginners so carry required winter kit and enjoy warming soup on r..

Night recce of the Montane Lakeland 50 and 100 route from Ambleside to Coniston, a 16 mile evening trail to mirror race conditions. For confirmed 2026 entrants only. Full kit required.

Take on scenic mixed terrain trails around Vogrie Country Park and the Tyne Valley, starting and finishing by the Victorian manor house. Choose a 10 km, 5 km or 1.6 km fun run and enjoy post race snacks, a memento and café refreshments.