Balerno
Trail Running Calendar near Balerno 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Balerno for 2026-2027! We've gathered 49 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Trail ultras across the Ochils with 30, 50 and a limited entry 100 mile option between Stirling, Auchterarder and Perth, with chip timing, checkpoints and GPS tracking.
A 30 km hill race with 1600 m ascent from Traquair House to Broughton Ales, run under SHR rules with mandatory emergency kit and limited pre entry.
A charity LP format track event at Meadowmill Sports Centre where entrants run as many laps as possible in a 33.3 minute music set, with kids races, prizes and cake.
Point to point half marathon from Balerno to Coalhill, Leith along the Water of Leith, mostly off road, limited to 200 runners with fundraising for the Water of Leith Conservation Trust.
Trail running festival at Dalkeith Country Park offering family, 5 km, 10 km, half, marathon and ultra distances, canicross friendly with live chip timing.
October 2026
Mud Madness at Chatelherault Country Park on 4 October 2026 offers 1 km junior runs and 5 km family mud runs with obstacles, water hazards, a t shirt and a medal
An approximately 4 mile out and back trail on the Fife Coastal Path at Silver Sands, Aberdour, with sea views, medals for finishers and age category prizes.
A 10.5 mile hill race around Manor Water with about 2450 ft ascent, checkpoint navigation and mandatory safety kit, held as part of the Manor Sheepdog Trial.
Community charity event in Inverleith Park on 11th October 2026 offering a 2K family run, a 5K cross country run and 5K and 10K walking options.
A Category A long hill race of about 30 kilometres and 1,700 metres ascent in the Pentland Hills, with unmarked navigation and multiple checkpoints.
Chip timed 6k, 10k, 16k and 20k races at Chatelherault Country Park near Hamilton, with measured courses, medals, hydration stations and on-course marshals.
A 14.6 km hill race in the Ochils on 24 October 2026 with 966 m ascent, visiting Ben Cleuch, Ben Ever and The Nebit, limited to 300 entries.
Scenic chip timed half marathon near South Queensferry on woodland and coastal trails, with finisher medal and proceeds supporting South Queensferry RNLI.
A 12-hour night trail challenge at Dalkeith Country Park: complete as many 5 km loops as possible solo or in teams of two or four on marked woodland routes.
A hill race on Tinto Hill near Biggar featuring a 4.4 mile senior course with 1500 ft ascent plus a separate free junior race for under 16s.
November 2026
Inaugural Antonine Trail 10k in Twechar follows much of the original ATRX course with varied hills, chip timing, limited to 150 runners and prizes for top finishers.
A six hour nocturnal event on a well marked 5 km trail loop, with solo and three-person relay options, a tented base each lap, music, lights and food.