Trail Running calendar near Stranraer 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 a guided night trail run at Castle Semple for a scenic 10km on mixed paths and muddy climbs with views from Parkhill Woods and lookout tower. This friendly social run requires headtorches and trail shoes and supports a local charity.

Take on the DAAA Cross Country Championships on 29 November 2025 at scenic Balloch Country Park, Loch Lomond. With races for all ages from U11 to masters and team prizes and medals, it is a lively day for clubs and runners of every level.

Join EpicTrails for a friendly 6 km guided trail from Milngavie on 4 Dec, exploring scenic local paths and the West Highland Way. Limited places and a small fee, with a post run Christmas pub social; trail shoes and a headtorch required.

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.

Join EpicTrails for an 8 km social trail run from Milngavie Train Station, exploring stretches of the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way. A qualified guide will lead small groups, and trail shoes plus a headtorch are required.

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 a guided night trail 10 km run around Milngavie by headtorch, exploring scenic stretches of the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way. This social, noncompetitive run is led by an experienced guide who will keep the group together.

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.

Test your legs in the Lake District at the YHA King Of The Castle fell race, an exhilarating uphill time trial from Borrowdale hostel to the Castle Crag war memorial. Short and steep 2.5 km course with cake and hot drinks to celebrate at th..

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.