Trail Running calendar near Portpatrick 2025-2026

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 Friday 26 December for a scenic 5 km or 10 km run supporting Ayrshire Sportsability. Enjoy castle views, tearoom treats and a festive community vibe with prizes and a charity raffle.

Castlewellan Christmas Cracker on 27 December 2025 is a festive two person team run of about 8.5 miles through roads, fields and forest tracks. Entries are full with a waiting list; finishers get a medal, prizes and post race soup.

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

Start the year with Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails South on 4 January 2026, a scenic off road 5K and 10K through south Whinlatter Forest. Bring your dog or go solo on runnable forest roads and trails with chip timed results.

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

Join Mallusk Harriers for the Mathieson Cup and Shield XC on 11 January 2026 at Mallusk Playing Fields, Belfast. Part of the Athletics NI Cross Country League, expect classic off road terrain from flat to hilly and races from 800 m to 8K.

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 the North Lakes Half or 10km in Cockermouth this February 2026, on quiet lanes through the Lorton Valley with a town centre start and finish. Chip timing, a finisher medal and Wild Deer merchandise await in this friendly, scenic race.

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.

Take on the Whinlatter Moon Runner, a night time 10k in Whinlatter Forest Park on 14 February 2026, navigating hilly, twisting trails by head torch under the stars. Finish with mementos, photos, prizes and a warm café.

Grab the ACORN Trail Card for entry to six Acorn Trails races in 2026, plus your choice of a green tee or planting a rewilding tree and a personalised shirt at season end. Only 50 cards available, with priority entry and special pricing.

Run under the stars at Whinlatter Forest on 28 Feb 2026 with Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run offering 5 km and 10 km routes. Bring up to two dogs or go solo, pack a head torch and enjoy a chip timed, marked forest course.

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 9 miles.

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.