Trail Running calendar near Portpatrick 2025-2026

Take on a challenging winter fell race up Cairnsmore of Fleet on 13 December 2025 across the Southern Galloway mountains. Proceeds benefit Galloway Mountain Rescue Team and competent navigation skills are required.

Run a festive 5 km at Pollok Park on 14 December as part of Acorn Trails South By Five series. Free entry with a small donation to support local causes and community litter picks.

Join the Boxing Day Boomerang at Dundonald Castle on 26 December for a festive 5 km or 10 km charity run on roads and trails. Enjoy castle views, tearoom treats and raffle fun while supporting Ayrshire Sportsability.

Team up for the Castlewellan Christmas Cracker, an 8.5 mile festive run through roads, fields and forest tracks around Castlewellan on 27 December 2025. Teams of two run together, all finishers get a medal and post race soup and showers.

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

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.

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

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..

Take in Lake District views on road routes through Lorton Valley at the North Lakes Half Marathon and 10 km in Cockermouth on 8 February 2026. Live chip timing, event medals and Wild Deer merch make this a memorable winter run.

Warm up your winter with the Glasgow Winter Warmer Run at Glasgow Green on 8 February 2026, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options for all abilities. Mainly flat path course, chip timed with medals and optional fundraising for Shelter.

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.

The Carraghan will take place in Braddan on Saturday 28 February 2026.

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.

The Mount Karrin will take place in Sulby on Sunday 15 March 2026. You can run 14 kilometers.

Jarrett's Jaunt is a Lake District fell race from Wath Brow Bridge, with rugged trails, steep climbs and great views. About 9 km with 440 m ascent, the handicap format gives a fun competitive test and pre entry is required.

Run a scenic 20 kilometre trail around Buttermere and Crummock Water, with undulating lakeshore, woodland and technical sections on the western shore. Fully waymarked and ideal for trail runners seeking fresh fell scenery.

Take on the Northern Traverse 2026, a 300 km self supported ultra along Wainwright's Coast to Coast from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Experience mountains, moors and 6500 m of climbing across three National Parks, 28 March to 1 April 2026.