Trail Running calendar near Melrose 2025-2026

The Sale Fell Race, organized by Cumberland Fell Runners, is a challenging fell running event taking place on November 22, 2025, at Sale Fell near Wythop Mill. The race features a main route of 3.7 miles with an elevation gain of 900 feet,..

Test your endurance at the Borders 8 Hour Challenge in Borders Forest Park, aiming to complete as many 4.366 mile hilly trail loops as you can within eight hours. Three laps is a half marathon, six a full and seven or more makes it an ultra..

The Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Trail Runs (10km and 5km) plus a 1.2km Festive Fun Run take place at Hermitage of Braid House in Edinburgh. The 1‑lap, mixed‑terrain courses traverse the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill nature..

Event details The Tufty Trail Race takes place on 23 November 2025 on trails and paths in Falkland Estate, Fife. The course is approximately 5 miles and starts adjacent to Strathmiglo Village Hall, climbs toward the Lomonds, includes a loop..

Event information The Hermitage 10km, 5km and 1.2km trail runs take place on 23 November 2025 at the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill. The event includes off-road trail routes that are clearly marked and marshaled. The 5km and 10km rac..

Event details The SCOTT Sports Winter Cheviot Goat is scheduled for 6 December 2025 at Ingram Village Hall, Ingram, Northumberland (NE66 4LU). The race is a winter ultra of roughly 55-mile distance over a loop that crosses the Cheviot hills..

Wild Deer Running Session at Land of Oak & Iron on Derwent Walk offers a friendly, all-abilities running session led by qualified coaches. Set along the Land of Oak & Iron site, the workout features interval-based training with hill efforts..

Glamis Castle Festive Trail Runs invite runners to a festive, family-friendly experience on the private grounds of Glamis Castle in Angus, Scotland. Distances include a Festive Family 1 mile (adult guardian runs for free) and 5- and 10-mile..

Join the Nuts Christmas Trail Race at Balbirnie Park, Fife for a festive 4 to 5 mile trail through muddy paths, water crossings and woodland undulations. Finishers get a bespoke memento while spot prizes of craft beer add extra cheer.

Take on Lakeland Paws Dawn 2 Dusk canicross in Whinlatter Forest, running as many 7 km laps as you can within roughly eight hours of daylight. Trails are rolling, the vibe is friendly, and the mountain forest setting is spectacular.

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with opti..

Run to the Rising Sun is a scenic 10k trail at Rising Sun Country Park on 14 December 2025, with one summit then mostly downhill over gravel, grass and woodland paths. Traffic free and marshalled, finishers get a memento and wild flower see..

Event details The Silent Night Race is organised by Durham Fell Runners and takes place on Friday 19 December 2025 in the St. John’s Chapel area of Weardale. The course is an out-and-back fell route to Chapelfell Top (703 m). The distance i..

Santa & Elf Dash 2025 : Cammo Nature Reserve The Santa & Elf Dash 2025 is a festive trail run held at Cammo Nature Reserve in north-west Edinburgh on Sunday 21 December 2025. The route follows riverside paths, open fields, and passe..

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..

Event details The Wobbly Christmas Pudding is a mixed trail run of 13 km held on 21st December 2025. The course includes some hills and is described by the organiser as suitable for a range of abilities and in varied weather conditions. The..

Event details The Boxing Day Boomerang is scheduled for 26 December 2025 and is organised by Scott Brown Fitness. The event raises funds for Ayrshire Sportsability. There are two race distances and the courses are run on a mix of roads and..

Event details The Tour de Humbleton Trail Race takes place on Sunday 28 December 2025 at the Cheviot Centre, Padgepool Place, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6BL. The event is organised by Cheviot Trail Events and uses SiEntries for entries. E..

Event at a glance The Wooler Vertical 1k feet Trail Race takes place on Thursday 1 January 2026 at The Cheviot Centre, Padgepool Place, Wooler, NE71 6BL. The event is organised by Cheviot Trail Events. Pre-entry is required via SiEntries. E..

The Brampton Trail Run is a 7-kilometre trail race held on the edge of Brampton, Cumbria. The course features an undulating, mostly off-road route with varied terrain and stunning views, making trail shoes advisable due to potential mud. Th..