Trail Running calendar near Aberdour 2025-2026

Join a social trail run in Banchory on 22 Dec 2025 for short intervals to sharpen form, speed and power, coached by a trail expert. One hour session, friendly vibe and just 20 spots; entry £6.

Join the festive North Berwick Santa Beach Run on 24 Dec 2025 to support Medicins sans Frontieres. Choose from three beach distances from 2 km to 10 km and enjoy a coastal, potentially splashy route for all ages.

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.

Run a 15 km night trail in Kielder Forest on 27 December, summiting Deadwater Fell before a thrilling descent. Part of the Shadowlands Race Series, this rugged forest and mountain bike trail promises a bold winter adventure.

Join Deeside Runners for a winter night 6 km trail run in Drummy Woods with around 100 m climb on reflective flag marked loops that require a good headtorch. Warm up at Tarland Tearooms with soup, cakes and sponsor headtorch and shoe trials..

Take on the Tour de Humbleton Trail Race on 28 December 2025 in Wooler, Northumberland. A scenic 5 mile loop from the Cheviot Centre with about 800 ft of climbing on marked trails for an invigorating winter run.

Kick off 2026 at the Wooler Vertical 1k Trail Race on 1 January in Wooler. This 4 miles out and back climbs 1000 feet to the top of Humbleton Hill from The Cheviot Centre for a bold New Year trail challenge.

Shake off the holidays on 2 January 2026 with a social New Year run from Tweedbank to Lauder along part of the Southern Upland Way. Choose 4, 6 mile or full route, pre entry only with limited places, and warm finish food awaiting runners.

Take on the Osprey Trail Run under Kielder Forest skies on 3 January 2026, a 22 km night trail with flowing bike trails and 447 m ascent. Enjoy a social vibe, prizes on the night and Shadowlands series points.

Join a social 6 km headtorch trail run from Milngavie on 8 January 2026, exploring local paths including the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way. Led by a qualified guide, manageable group sizes keep the run friendly and safe.

Take on a deep winter half marathon to the summit of Hedgehope and back, on a fully marked and marshalled course. Expect winter conditions, mandatory kit and a warming bowl of soup at the finish for a memorable January trail challenge.

On 11 January 2026 the Falkland Yomp offers an exhilarating 11 km trail run through Falkland Estate with steep climbs, fast descents and varied footing. The race sells out each year and entries are full with a waiting list open.

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.

Join Scurry Around Vogrie Country Park for scenic mixed terrain runs starting by the Victorian manor, with distances from a 1.6km family fun run to a half marathon. Marshaled courses, post race treats and medals for all.

Take on the Frostbite Trail Race on 18 January 2026 at Lochore Meadows Country Park for a winter trail challenge. Tackle a two lap 4 to 4.5 mile wooded course with muddy sections, earn a finisher memento and see photos online.

Feel The Burns is a spirited hill race in the Scottish Borders, about 13.7 miles with roughly 800 m of ascent, promising stiff climbs and wide open views from Selkirk country. Places are limited and entries are by waiting list for this popu..

Join a thrilling club organised night race at Deeside Activity Park on 22 January 2026, an 8.2 km test with 240 m of climbing through fields and woodland. Bring a good headtorch, map and compass and enjoy test kit, prizes and cafe treats af..

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 the Buchlyvie 10k trail on 24 January 2026 in Stirling for a mostly flat out and back on an old railway track, chip timed with great support and post race baking. Limited to 300 runners, fun medals and goodie bags for all.

Experience the Lewis Burn 10 km night trail in Kielder Forest, weaving mountain bike trails and forest tracks with a sharp climb and thrilling descent. Part of the Shadowlands series with prizes on the night and series points up for grabs.