Trail Running calendar near Glentrool 2025-2026

The Hillbilly 10K will take place in Dalmellington on Tuesday 25 November 2025. You can run 10 kilometers.

Join a guided night trail run at Castle Semple for a scenic 10km on mixed paths and muddy climbs with views from Parkhill Woods and lookout tower. This friendly social run requires headtorches and trail shoes and supports a local charity.

Take on the DAAA Cross Country Championships on 29 November 2025 at scenic Balloch Country Park, Loch Lomond. With races for all ages from U11 to masters and team prizes and medals, it is a lively day for clubs and runners of every level.

Join EpicTrails for a friendly 6 km guided trail from Milngavie on 4 Dec, exploring scenic local paths and the West Highland Way. Limited places and a small fee, with a post run Christmas pub social; trail shoes and a headtorch required.

Join the Crag Fell Handicap on Dec 6 2025 at Bleach Green Ennerdale, a steep 4 km fell with 410 m ascent and staggered handicap starts. Pre entry required, mandatory kit applies, and club AGM follows prize giving.

Take on a hilly 10 km trail through scenic Tollymore Forest Park at the NIMRA Run For Rescue on 6 Dec 2025. Support Mourne Mountain Rescue with a voluntary donation while enjoying a marked and marshalled course.

The Colden Winter Hill will take place in Isle of Man on Saturday 6 December 2025. You can run 5 kilometers.

Take on the 14th Harmeny AC 7R Multi Terrain half marathon around seven reservoirs near Balerno on 7 December 2025. Varied trails, boggy sections and sweeping reservoir views make for a tough but scenic off road challenge.

Join EpicTrails for an 8 km social trail run from Milngavie Train Station, exploring stretches of the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way. A qualified guide will lead small groups, and trail shoes plus a headtorch are required.

Tackle 17.5 km and 800 m ascent across the wild Southern Galloway hills to Cairnsmore of Fleet. Hosted by Galloway Mountain Rescue Team, the race offers on the day entry, marshals, first aid and hot soup with proceeds to the rescue team.

Join a guided night trail 10 km run around Milngavie by headtorch, exploring scenic stretches of the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way. This social, noncompetitive run is led by an experienced guide who will keep the group together.

Join the Boxing Day Boomerang at Dundonald Castle for 5 km or 10 km on mixed roads and trails. Organised by Scott Brown Fitness, this festive run supports Ayrshire Sportsability and finishes by the castle tearooms with a charity raffle.

Join the Wansfell fell race in Ambleside on 27 December for a short but steep 4 km challenge climbing 405 m with sweeping Lake District views. Pre entry only, with a lively village atmosphere and great post race buzz.

Run the Castlewellan Christmas Cracker on 27 December, a festive 8.5 mile pairs course through roads, fields and forest tracks. Teams must finish together, all finishers get a medal, with fancy dress spot prizes and soup and rolls after.

Run a moonlit 15 km through Kielder Forest, climbing to the summit of Deadwater Fell before returning along forest tracks and mountain bike trails. This night race opens the Shadowlands Race Series with night prizes and series points.

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

Take on the Osprey Trail Run under the stars in Kielder Forest, a 22 km night trail across forest tracks and mountain bike trails. Race 2 of the Shadowlands series offers scenic, challenging off road running with prizes on the night.

Kick off January with the Brampton Trail Run, a scenic 7 km undulating trail on Brampton's edge with a bespoke finisher medal and free event photos. Expect off road mud so wear trail shoes for a lively 7 km challenge.

Part of the six race South By Five series, the Bellahouston Park 5 km on 04 January 2026 is a friendly community run combining scenic park trails with local fundraising and a litter pick. Expect lively camaraderie and a welcoming post race..

Start the year with Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails South at Whinlatter Forest on Sunday 4 January 2026. Enjoy scenic, less technical forest trails with chip timing and the option to run with up to two dogs or solo.