Trail Running calendar near Arthur's Seat 2026-2027

Start the new year with an undulating 7 km trail run through the scenic landscape of Brampton. This off road race features mixed terrain and concludes with a bespoke medal for all finishers.

This is a single 5km event in Bellahouston Park, part of the wider South By Five series visiting six Glasgow parks. Entry is free but includes a mandatory donation to a community fund. Runners can join just this race or aim to complete the..

An out-and-back winter trail from Ingram Cafe to the summit of Hedgehope and back, roughly a half marathon over variable terrain. The route is marked, a safety team is present, and finishers receive a souvenir mug and hot soup.

Trail running festival at Vogrie Country Park on 17 January 2027. Marked, marshaled mixed terrain routes from 1.6 km to a half marathon with on-site refreshments and a medal for half marathon finishers.

The South By Five series brings a free 5km run to Queens Park in Glasgow. This is a single event in a 12-week series visiting six parks. Entry requires a community donation, with support for a local animal charity.

Coastal trail races at Druridge Bay Country Park offering 10 km and half marathon distances with sections on paths, trails and the beach. The event features live chip timing, finish medals and allows one controlled dog per runner.

Experience a unique 10 mile nighttime trail run through the fabled Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Navigate rocky trails and steep climbs under the stars in this atmospheric winter event.

The Trailspire Ultra will take place in Falkirk on Saturday 6 February 2027.

A roughly ten mile point to point coastal trail run along the Northumbrian coast with a Canicross option and live chip timing. Competitors must arrange transport or book the event shuttle to the start.

A coastal trail event in Bamburgh on 20 February 2027 offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances. The linear course runs along sand, dunes and cliffs and counts towards the Endurancelife 2026 to 2027 Season Leaderboard.

Trail 10km and half marathon around Alnwick Castle and Hulne Park, starting and finishing by the River Aln; live chip timing, free on-site parking, and a £4 donation per entry to NE Youth. Canicross is not permitted.

Experience the stunning East Lothian coastline on this 50 km ultra marathon following the historic John Muir Way. This scenic route takes runners through coastal paths, woodland trails, and charming seaside villages from Port Seton to Dunba..

Trail runs through Culzean Castle and Country Park on 7 March 2027 offer 5km, 10km and half marathon options across the 642 acre estate. Chip timing, finishers' medals and on site parking are provided; one controlled dog per runner is allow..

A coastal ultra along the Northumberland coast from Bamburgh Castle to Druridge Bay Country Park offering 54 km and 27 km routes, shuttle-to-start logistics, feed stations, live chip timing and a bag drop. Early Bird entries are full.

Brough Law provides online race information including course and location details, an entry form, an info-on-area page, and published results with a 2026 results PDF and previous winners.

An official backyard ultra at West Benridge Farm featuring a repeating 4.167 mile loop completed each hour, plus a festival-style HQ with DJs, food and coffee as the race continues until one Last Standing remains.

Ultra Scotland 50 & 100 Mile is a supported ultramarathon event in the United Kingdom on 5 June 2027. It offers 50 mile and 100 mile distances and includes live online GPS tracking as part of the Ultra Great Britain Race Series.

MTC GRIMALKIN is a single day ultra in Scotland running from Perth to Pitlochry, listed at about 34 miles and forming Day 4 of the MTC SCOTIA series. The race limits entries, requires mandatory kit and enforces a 4.0 mph minimum pace with c..

A 31.3 miles single day ultra from Innerleithen to Travelodge Edinburgh Airport, MTC Glaistig is Day 2 of the nine day MTC SCOTIA series. Entries are limited and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A single day ultra of about 40 miles, MTC Nuckelavee is Day 3 of the nine day SCOTIA series from Travelodge Edinburgh Airport to Travelodge Perth. Entries are limited, tracking and mandatory kit are required and a 4.0 mph minimum pace appli..