Trail Running calendar near Gretna Green 2026-2027

A Lakeland Paws canicross event in Grizedale forest, part of the 2026/2027 fifth series. It features forest routes for runners and their dogs across three Lake District locations and is organised by Green Space Events Ltd.

Festive family run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. Choose a 2.5 km lap or a 5.0 km two-lap course and finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag.

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

A winter hill race in the Southern Galloway, 17.50 km with 800 m ascent, organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue with checkpoints and mandatory winter kit.

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham along the River Wear offering lap-based distances, bobble hats, medals, goody bags and distance pins.

A 5 km community race at Pollok Park on 13 December 2026 that is part of the South By Five six-park series. Entry is free with a required donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund and completing five of six races completes the series.

A 7 hour timed challenge in Durham along the River Wear offering distances from 3 km up to 50 km. Finishers receive a themed medal and a bobble hat, with aid stations, goody bags and vegan options available.

A 6.6 km fell race to Chapelfell Top (703 m) in Weardale run entirely in the dark on unmarked, rough terrain; navigation experience and strict kit rules apply.

A winter, unmarked 38 mile mountain circuit around Helvellyn starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. Limited to experienced entrants, the event requires navigation skills, strict mandatory kit and offers minimal checkpoint suppor..

Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Runs on 20 December 2026 stage timed trail races in a 360 hectare woodland near Gateshead. Distances include a family 1 mile, 4 mile and 8 mile; Canicross is permitted and finishers receive medals and refreshm..

A Christmas Shakeout run by DalesRunner in the Northern Yorkshire Dales on 29th December, presented as a marked trail event within their events programme.

A 7 kilometres single-lap trail race on undulating off-road terrain around Brampton, Cumbria, with an entry limit, a bespoke finisher medal and free event photographs.

A single *5 km* race at Bellahouston Park on 3 January 2027, part of the South By Five series visiting six parks. Entry is free but requires a minimum donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund and places are limited to 65.

Fully marked, chip timed trail event at Grizedale Forest offering 10K and 6K options with GPX files, no cut offs, and up to two dogs per runner with a harness.

On 3 January 2027 at Gibside National Trust Wild Deer Events holds 5 mile and 10 mile trail runs across over 600 acres of gardens, woodland and countryside. The event is Canicross friendly and includes chip timing and a finisher medal.

A timed uphill time trial from YHA Borrowdale to the Castle Crag war memorial on Sun 3 Jan 2027. The short 2.5 km course gains 200 m, offers pre-entry and entry on the day, live results, and refreshments for all.

An out-and-back winter trail from Ingram Cafe to the summit of Hedgehope and back, roughly a half marathon over variable terrain. The route is marked, a safety team is present, and finishers receive a souvenir mug and hot soup.

A winter trail event near Lancaster with an unmarked mixed-surface ultra and a trail half that share start and finish. Routes include tracks, trails, road, icy and boggy sections, and the event raises funds for charity.

Roughly 13 miles around Slaidburn on unmarked mixed surfaces with 2,000 ft ascent, navigation by map and written route, raising funds for Morecambe Bay foodbank.

A *10 km* trail run in Ashington on 10 January 2027, featuring woodland, lakeside and grassland paths through Ashington Community Woods and QEII Country Park. The event is canicross friendly and includes chip timing and a finisher's medal.