Trail Running calendar near Portpatrick 2025-2026

Run 57 miles from Glasgow to Edinburgh along scenic canal towpaths, passing landmarks like the Antonine Wall. With 750 places and a 16 hour cut off, this point to point ultra rewards perseverance with tiered medals.

SkyRun the Mournes is a three-race skyrunning event set in the Mourne Mountains of Northern Ireland. It features the Mourne SkyUltra (50 km), Mourne Skyline (35 km) and Mourne SkyTrail (20 km). Elevation gains range from about 1,300m to ove..

The Wasdale Show race, part of the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA) calendar, takes place in Wasdale Head, West Cumbria. Known as one of the toughest BOFRA races, it features a challenging course with steep ascents and descents..

Comber Cup 2025, hosted by Ballydrain Harriers, takes place at Billy Neill Playing Fields, Comber Road, Dundonald, Northern Ireland. This cross-country fixture is a regular part of the Northern Ireland Cross Country League and is run on the..

Event overview The Stevie G Memorial Charity 10k is scheduled for 12 October 2025 at Eglinton Park in Ayrshire. The event is organised by Fit Ayrshire Dads as a charity run with proceeds supporting the local mental health charity Release Ay..

Join Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Seat How on 19 October 2025 for scenic chip timed 8K and 5K trail runs through forest roads with big climbs and stunning summit views. Dog friendly options and individual starts make it a relaxed but rewa..

ACORN Duncan Macfarlane Race "The Dunky" : event details The event takes place on 26 October 2025 at Mugdock Country Park. It is a two-lap trail route totalling 7.5 km. The route passes two castles, a loch and a World War II anti-..

The 89th McConnell Shield is a cross-country race held at Sixmilewater Park in Ballyclare, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The event features a range of races: U12 800m, U14 1 mile, U16 2 miles, and senior races including a 3-mile section..

Join Lakeland Paws Dogs at Dodd on 2 November 2025 for a chip timed trail run through Dodd Wood with forest tracks, a summit climb and sweeping Coledale Fell views. Choose 5K or 8K, bring up to two dogs on wider sections or run dog free.

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,..

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.

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.

Event details The Cairnsmore Hill Race is scheduled for Saturday 13 December 2025 at Muirfad Farm, Palnure, Newton Stewart, DG8 7BA. The event is organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue Team and holds a permit from the Scottish Hill Runners a..

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 Castlewellan Christmas Cracker takes place on Saturday 27 December 2025 at Castlewellan GAC, 21 Circular Road, Castlewellan, Co Down, BT31 9ED. The course is approximately 8.5 miles on roads, fields and forest tracks in an..

ACORN South By Five - Bellahouston Park is the Bellahouston Park leg of Acorn Trails’ South By Five series, a 5km run held across six Glasgow parks over 12 weeks. The Bellahouston race is part of the circuit, with options to enter individua..

Kick off 2026 at Whinlatter Forest with dog friendly 5k and 10k trail runs on the gentler south side, featuring marked, chip timed courses. Individual starts give dogs room and runners may take up to two dogs for a scenic, sociable run.

The Glasgow 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run takes place on Glasgow Green, near Nelson's Column, Glasgow. Entrants choose 5k (one lap), 10k (two laps) or a half marathon (four laps plus an extra 1.1km). The course is flat and mos..

Event overview The North Lakes Half Marathon & 10km takes place in the Lorton Valley near Cockermouth on Sunday 8 February 2026. The races start and finish near Cockermouth Town Centre and follow quiet country lanes through the Lorton V..

Run under the stars at Whinlatter Moon Runner, a 10k head torch trail through dramatic forest tracks and steep climbs. This eco friendly night race offers a keepsake and wildflower seeds for a memorable Valentine night adventure.