Trail Running calendar near Balerno 2026-2027

Join the Hermitage trail runs for scenic 10km and 5km routes over Blackford Hill plus a festive 1.2km fun run. Kids get elf hats and all enjoy snacks while proceeds support Friends of the Hermitage and Morningside Primary School.

Take on the SCOTT Sports Winter Cheviot Goat, a rugged winter ultra of about 55 miles across the highest Border hills around Ingram, Northumberland. Expect variable routes, GPS tracking, prizes and a finisher tee and medal.

Celebrate the season with the Festive Trail Runs at Glamis Castle on 6 December, choose the family 1 mile or scenic 5 and 10 mile trails. All finishers get a bespoke bauble or medal, festive treats and event merch, and dogs are welcome in 5..

Tackle a classic winter hill challenge in Southern Galloway with 17.5 km and 800 m of ascent, summiting Cairnsmore of Fleet before a warming finish. Organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue, all profits support their work.

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

The Brampton Trail Run will take place in Brampton on Sunday 3 January 2027. You can run 7 kilometers.

First edition MTC GRIMALKIN is a 34 mile one day ultra from Travelodge Perth A9 to Atholl Guest House in Pitlochry, part of the Mount to Coast End to End series. Entries are limited and runners are tracked for safety.

Push your limits on the inaugural 31.3 mile MTC GLAISTIG ultra from Innerleithen to Edinburgh Airport as Day 2 of MTC SCOTIA. Limited to 40 starters, all finishers get a bespoke medal and champions receive trophies.

Tackle the MTC Nuckelavee single day 40.1 mile ultra from Edinburgh Airport to Perth on 29 May 2028. With a small field and bespoke medal for finishers, this scenic challenge is perfect for seasoned trail runners seeking a big day out.

Take on MTC ALBION 2029, a 13 day, 503 mile end to end ultra from Gretna Green to Land's End, testing endurance across England. Limited to 20 entries, this supported challenge offers daily stages, tracking and a bespoke finishers trophy.

The MTC Boggart is an inaugural 38 mile single day ultra from Gretna Green to Penrith, blending classic countryside running with a friendly field. Limited entries, bespoke finisher medals and trophies for overall winners.