Trail Running calendar near Stranraer 2026-2027

Join EpicTrails for an 8 km guided headtorch trail run from Milngavie on local paths including parts of the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way. This friendly social run is safety focused and requires a headtorch and trail shoes.

Enjoy the South By Five 5km at Queens Park on 18 January 2026, a friendly community run and finale of the six park series. Entry was free with a requested donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund and local foodbank, spaces limited.

Join EpicTrails 10km on 22 January 2026 from Milngavie for a friendly social trail run exploring the Clyde Coastal Path and sections of the West Highland Way. Guided, non competitive and welcoming, the small group pace varies and proceeds s..

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 on Clough Head in the Kong Winter Series, a punchy fell race in the Lake District on 7 February 2026. Expect about 7.3 km with 570 m of climb over rugged quarry and mountain terrain for a thrilling winter challenge.

Join Dumfries Running Club for a community cross country at MacLeod Pavilion in Dumfries on 7 Feb 2026, with races from U13 to Senior and Masters and medals for every finisher. Low entry fees make it perfect for families and newcomers.

Run Forest Run at Antrim Castle Gardens offers scenic 5K and 10K routes through the gardens past Shanes Castle with views over Lough Neagh. Enjoy a medal, chip timing and a friendly forest race vibe for adults and juniors.

Road races in the Lorton Valley starting and finishing in Cockermouth Town Centre. Offers a half marathon and a 10km with live chip-timing and finishers' medal, merchandise and a post-race snack.

Warm up your winter at the Glasgow Winter Warmer Run on 8 February 2026 at Glasgow Green with 5k, 10k and half marathon options. Flat scenic course, a finishers medal and optional fundraising for Shelter make it perfect for runners of all l..

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

Run a moonlit 10k through Whinlatter Forest on 14 February, navigating a hilly, fully waymarked trail by head torch under winter skies. Enjoy a branded memento, refreshments at HQ and post race treats from local sponsors.

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.

Experience a two lap roughly 10 km trail through Glasgow's Linn Park with hills, roots and mud. Limited to 100 runners, the friendly ACORN race finishes by the historic Halfpenny Bridge with snacks and manual timing.

Take part in the Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run on 28 February for a moonlit run through Whinlatter Forest with 5K and 10K options on runnable trails. Bring a head torch, dogs are welcome and the course is chip timed.

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

Join the final Run Forest Run Winter Series at Castlewellan Forest Park on Saturday 28 February 2026 for scenic off road 5K and 10K races around the lakeside castle. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and stunning Mourne Mountain views.

Explore Culzean Castle and Country Park with 5km, 10km or half marathon trail routes through woods, coast and historic grounds. Canicross friendly with live chip timing, medals and post race snacks for all finishers.

Join the Ulster Championship at Slieve Gullion, County Armagh on 7 March 2026 for a testing 6.3 km mountain run with 320 m climb, organised by NIMRA. Expect rugged terrain and mandatory Level B safety kit.

Enjoy stunning Lakeland scenery while tackling the classic Causey Pike fell race, 4.5 miles with 543 m of climb over rough terrain. Pre entry via SiEntries is required, full FRA kit is mandatory and minimum age is 16.

Join the Glenariff Mountain Race Spud Run in County Antrim on Saturday 14 March 2026, a 9.3 km route with roughly 400 m climb. Mountain conditions mean mandatory Level B kit so come prepared for rugged trails and stunning views.