Trail Running calendar near Gretna Green 2025-2026

Start 2026 strong with the Wooler Vertical 1k feet Trail Race on 1 January, a challenging 4 mile route with 1000 feet of climb on Humbleton Hill. The out and back course begins and ends at The Cheviot Centre in Wooler.

Nine Standards is a mountain race on the hills above Kirkby Stephen, starting from the market square and offering a scenic but testing 8 mile route with about 549 m of climb. Expect rugged paths, dramatic views and a true fell race experien..

Take part in the Deepdale Dash, a 5 mile trail fundraiser for St Teresa's Hospice in Barnard Castle on 3 January 2026. Enjoy a scenic riverside route through woods and a nature reserve with on course refreshments and a race memento.

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.

Join NAV4 for a recce of the LAW75 middle section, about 20 miles from Buckden to Mallerstang with minibus support and snacks. Limited to 12 places, this scenic, possibly dark run visits Wensleydale, the Eden Valley and Pendragon Castle.

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.

Run through Whinlatter Forest on scenic, well marked trails with 5 km or 10 km options and dogs are welcome. Chip timing and downloadable GPS files make for a relaxed, family friendly race day.

Enjoy a scenic 12 km coastal trail in Whitley Bay, starting on the beach and winding over clifftops, coastal paths and through woodlands before finishing with a lap of Churchill Playing Fields track. Undulating single lap with buff.

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..

Celebrate the new year with a fun map based score event at Hardwick Park hosted by CLOK on Sunday 4 January. Choose 60, 45 or 30 minute courses for a timed navigation challenge suitable for all levels.

Take on the Winter Wipeout, a deep winter fell run to the summit of Hedgehope and back to Ingram Cafe, roughly a half marathon. Fully marked and marshalled, it demands winter kit and grit, with hot soup waiting at the finish.

Run scenic winter trails in Hamsterley Forest with half marathon and 10k options on Saturday 10 January 2026. Take on wooded tracks, friendly race HQ and eco friendly touches at a popular event that often sells out.

Bowland Trail Half offers a rugged 13 miles with about 2,000 ft of ascent over varied Bowland terrain at Slaidburn. Unmarked route with maps and GPX, mandatory kit, a finish meal and proceeds to local foodbanks.

Bowland Ultra on 10 January 2026 is a rugged 42 mile winter route across Bowland with 1,700 m of ascent. Well supported with aid stations, GPX tracking and a finishers meal, it raises funds for Morecambe Bay Foodbank.

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.

The Ardwhallan will take place in West Baldwin Reservoir on Saturday 10 January 2026. You can run 12 kilometers.

Join the Ashington 10K Trail Run on Sunday 11 January 2026 for a scenic 10 km through Ashington Community Woods and QEII Country Park. Enjoy flat woodland trails, lakeside paths and a canicross friendly vibe with medals at the finish.

Run the L100 Recce 2 from Ambleside to Coniston, a 16 mile evening section of the Lakeland 50 and 100 courses. This night recce is for confirmed 2026 Lakeland 50 or 100 entrants and includes coach transfer and on route support.

Hit the trails at Vogrie Country Park with a scenic start and finish by the Victorian manor, choosing from a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km or a family fun loop on mixed terrain. Marked laps, marshals, on site cafe and medals make this a welcom..

Join the Rise From The Ashes Run, a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views, offering distances from a short 3 km up to marathon and ultra options. Finishers get a themed medal and goody bag with vegan choices.