Trail Running calendar near Portpatrick 2025-2026

Tackle the classic Sale Fell Race on 22 November 2025, a brisk 3.7 mile fell run with about 900 feet of climb across marked paths to a marshalled summit. Pre entry for seniors, junior races on the day, friendly prizes and tough terrain.

Take on a classic Lake District fell run on Sat 22 Nov 2025 in Nether Wasdale. The 10.6 km course climbs 518 m offering rewarding views and a good challenge with on the day entry and soup and bread at the finish.

Join the Crag Fell Handicap on 6 Dec 2025 in Ennerdale for a short but brutal 4 km race with 410 m of climb across classic Lake District terrain. Pre entry required and runners bring a prize to swap at registration.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

Tackle a classic Cumbrian fell at Blake Fell Race starting from The Leaps in Kirkland on Saturday 24 January 2026. The senior route is a tough 9.5 km with 429 m of ascent and junior races for a range of ages.

Join Annadale Striders for the Malcolm Cup XC at Ormeau Park, Belfast on 1 February 2026, a lively cross country meeting with races for youth and seniors up to four miles. Enjoy competitive racing, team and individual prizes, and enter via..

Run a scenic Half Marathon or 10 km through quiet country lanes of the Lorton Valley with Lake District views, starting and finishing near Cockermouth. Friendly event with live chip timing, medals and post race goodies for all finishers.

Warm up your winter at Glasgow Winter Warmer Run at Glasgow Green with 5k, 10k and half marathon options on a mainly flat course. Support Shelter and enjoy a friendly race with medals and post race treats.

The The Big Victory will take place in Snaefell on Sunday 8 February 2026. You can run 23 kilometers.

Light up the forest on Valentine's night with the Whinlatter Moon Runner, a 10 km head torch trail through Keswick's atmospheric, very hilly woods. Expect twisting tracks, glow, a branded memento and post race treats for a memorable winter..

Light up Whinlatter Forest with a headtorch in the Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run, choosing 5k or 10k undulating trail routes. Dogs are welcome with up to two per runner and individual starts for a relaxed, chip timed night event.

Run through the dramatic grounds of Culzean Castle and Country Park on 1 March 2026, choosing from 5km, 10km or a half marathon. Enjoy coastal views, woodland trails and a lively finish with medal, goodies and Canicross friendly options.

Test yourself on Sun 15 Mar 2026 in the Lake District with a 15 km fell race from Muncaster Castle featuring 620 m of climb over rough, sometimes navigational terrain. Entry is cash only on the day, £5, teams welcome.