Trail Running calendar near Balerno 2026-2027

A 57 miles ultramarathon from Glasgow to Edinburgh along canals and towpaths, with GPS tracking, mandatory kit requirements and a 16 hour cut off. The event has 750 places and is scheduled for October 2026 and October 2027.

Multi-distance running in Stirling on 10 October 2026, featuring 70 km and 50 km ultras, a flat 10 km out and back, and a traffic free 1 mile for young runners.

A trail running festival in Aberfoyle on 10 October 2026 that marks its third edition, featuring the returning half marathon and a 63 km ultra across multiple race options.

Trail run in Belford with fully marked and marshalled routes of 9 miles and 4 miles, starting and finishing at Bell View; proceeds support Belford Show.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. The A B route features shuttle transport, staggered group starts, live chip timing and onsite bag drop, and supports a local children's charit..

Annual charity 10 km trail run and walk at Eglinton Park in Ayrshire, with a marked course and fundraising for local mental health charity Release Ayrshire.

Chip timed races at Lochore Meadows on 11 October 2026 offering 5k and 10k courses with measured routes, medals, aid stations and course marshals.

The Up and Running Events - Chatelherault Country Park will take place in Ferniegair on Saturday 17 October 2026. You can run between 6 and 20 kilometers.

Off road 10K through the Riddell Estate with views of the Eildon and Cheviot Hills. A fundraising event with pay what you can entry and a 200 runner limit.

Eight hour trail challenge at Tentsmuir Forest on 24 Oct 2026 where runners complete as many 4.366 mile laps as possible with wristband lap tracking.

A 14.6 km hill race with 966 m of ascent through Ochils Woodland Park, visiting Andrew Gannel Hill, Ben Cleuch, Ben Ever and The Nebit, with registration at Alva Scout Hall and prizes for top finishers and age categories.

A 38 mile trail ultramarathon with a relay option held in association with the Jedburgh Running Festival. The event on 24 October 2026 is presented as LGBTIQ+ and nonbinary friendly, with entries opening 1 March 2026 at 8pm.

A self reliant two day mountain marathon in Talnotry, Scotland with map and compass navigation, team camping and multiple course options from Elite to Short Score.

A *10 km* trail race from Auchterarder into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and a route shaped like a chilli pepper. Online entry, 16+ age limit, goody bag with snood and medal, prizes for finishers and costumes.

Trail Outlaws stages Dark Skies Run @ Wooler in Northumberland with fully marked trails, stocked check points and options for a Trail 10k or a Half Marathon. Entry fees shown range from £25 to £36.

Trail half marathon around Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve with wooded trails, riverside paths, under 1000 ft total ascent, chip timing and a finisher medal.

A mixed terrain trail festival at Tentsmuir Forest near Tayport offering a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, junior 5 km and a 1.2 km family fun run with marshalled, signposted routes and charitable proceeds for the Tayport Community Trust.

A multi terrain 10 km race on 1 November 2026 with a reversed route featuring road and trail sections, views over Loch Tulla and a finishing descent across the Bridge of Orchy. Entries are limited and the event uses chip timing.

A three hour team endurance event at Charlton Hall Estate, Alnwick on 7 November 2026. Teams of five with at least two female members rotate between BikeErg and running while the event includes live DJs, food, drink and a festival atmospher..

A six-hour nocturnal ultra on the John Muir Way where runners cover as many 5 km off road loops as possible, solo or in teams of up to three, with a tented base and support.