Trail Running calendar near Newton Stewart 2025-2026

Join EpicTrails 6km, a friendly night trail run from Milngavie led by an experienced guide. Bring trail shoes and a headtorch and enjoy a social, regrouping pace along scenic coastal and West Highland Way paths.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race around the Lickle and Duddon valleys, starting and finishing outside the Blacksmiths Arms in Broughton Mills. Expect steep climbs across 8 km with sweeping views and a friendly pub finish.

Maggie's Chase on 9 November 2025 offers 5 km and 10 km scenic trail races around Kinnaird Village with manual timing and volunteer support. Enjoy post race refreshments and prizes for top finishers.

Join EpicTrails 8 km in Milngavie on 13 November 2025 for a guided, headtorch social run along scenic sections of the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way. Groups are small and friendly so all paces are welcome.

Tweed Valley Ultra at Glentress Peel near Peebles on 16 November 2025 offers 50 km and 65 km multi terrain routes. Fully marked with moorland views and mandatory winter kit, it promises a scenic, challenging autumn ultra.

Explore local trails by head torch on a guided 10 km night run from Milngavie, winding along the Clyde Coastal Path and parts of the West Highland Way. This friendly social run is led by an experienced guide who keeps the group together and..

Join the classic Sale Fell Race at Sale Fell near Wythop Mill, a testing 3.7 mile fell run with 900 ft of ascent and hilltop views. Friendly to juniors and veterans, it mixes competition with scenic countryside.

Push your limits on scenic trail loops at the Borders 8 hour Challenge at Rock UK Whithaugh Park as you race to complete as many 4.366 mile laps as possible in eight hours. Electronic timing records each lap and finishers earn a prize.

Recce the Lakeland 100 route, 26 miles from Coniston to Buttermere, on 23 November 2025. For confirmed 2026 entrants only; coach transport, medical cover and checkpoints provided, but expect rough ground and possible night finishes.

Join Kong Running for the Kong Winter Series at Stybarrow Dodd on 29 Nov 2025, starting from Thirlmere People's Hall. A classic fell run celebrating the series tenth year run in reverse order, perfect for adventurous winter runners.

Join the Crag Fell Handicap in Ennerdale on 6 December. This scenic 2.5 mile out and back to the summit features staggered handicap starts for a friendly, competitive fell run.

Tackle the scenic but challenging Harmeny AC 7R Multi Terrain Half Marathon on 7 Dec 2025, with trails, rocky sections and marshland. Limited to 140 runners, finishers receive a medal and goody bag.

Join Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl on 7 December 2025 for scenic forest runs with views over Coniston Water. Chip timed 5K and 10K loops with individual starts make this a relaxed dog friendly event for runners with or without dogs.

Join Lakeland Paws Dawn 2 Dusk at Whinlatter Forest on 13 December for a canicross endurance event where solo and pair teams cover as many 7 km laps as daylight allows. Scenic tracks, big climbs and friendly support await you and your dog.

Take on the Cairnsmore Hill Race on 13 December 2025 in the Southern Galloway, a rugged winter fell run to the Cairnsmore of Fleet summit. Entries support Galloway Mountain Rescue Team and suit experienced runners with navigation skills.

Join the 65th Cyclists vs The Harriers Festive Event on 14 December 2025 for a spirited run and ride across grass, moor and trails with fun obstacles at Irvine Sports Club. Pre entry only, open to ages 15 and up.

Join the Boxing Day Boomerang at Dundonald Castle for 5k and 10k road and trail routes supporting Ayrshire Sportsability. Enjoy a festive post run atmosphere with the castle tearoom open, raffle prizes and a friendly crowd.

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.

Pair up for the Castlewellan Christmas Cracker, a festive 8.5 mile team race through scenic forest, fields and roads with medals and cash prizes for top teams. Post race soup and rolls add a warm, celebratory finish.

Take on the classic Wansfell scramble in Ambleside on 27 December, a short but steep climb to a rocky summit with spectacular views and a lively finish at Force Cafe. This is a winter fell race so full FRA kit will be checked at registratio..