Trail Running calendar near Beith 2026-2027

Trail runs of 10 km, 5 km and a 1.2 km festive fun run take place at the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill on 22 Nov 2026. Proceeds from the fun run go to Friends of the Hermitage and Braid and Morningside Primary School.

A single-entry 5 km race at Rouken Glen on 29 November 2026, part of the South By Five six-park series. Entry is free but places are limited and a mandatory donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund applies.

Multiple point to point races along the West Lothian Shale Trail, from 9K to a GPS tracked 50K, plus a 3 person relay. The event supports Smalls for All and features marked routes, checkpoints and chip timing.

A 17.50 km circular winter hill race in the Southern Galloway with 800 m of ascent around Cairnsmore of Fleet. Participants must be over 18 with navigation skills and carry mandatory winter kit; proceeds support Galloway Mountain Rescue Tea..

A 5 km community race at Pollok Park on 13 December 2026 that is part of the South By Five six-park series. Entry is free with a required donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund and completing five of six races completes the series.

A single *5 km* race at Bellahouston Park on 3 January 2027, part of the South By Five series visiting six parks. Entry is free but requires a minimum donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund and places are limited to 65.

Trail runs at Vogrie Country Park on 17 January 2027 offer waymarked mixed terrain courses of 1.6km, 5km, 10km and a half marathon, starting and finishing by the Victorian manor house with post race refreshments.

A single-entry *5 km* park race at Queens Park on 17 January 2027, part of the South By Five series that visits six parks over 12 weeks. Entry is free with a required minimum donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund and places are limite..

Trailspire Ultra 2027 is a seven hour looped endurance event in Callander Park, Falkirk, where runners aim to complete as many 4.14 mile laps as possible. Solo and 2 or 3 person relay entries include live tracking and on-course support.

A roughly 21 mile loop around the Ardgartan Peninsula near Arrochar with about 90% off road terrain, forestry trails and an open hill section. Two safety water stations are at 7 miles and 13 miles and mandatory seasonal kit is required.

Trail runs at Culzean Castle on 7 March 2027 offer 5km, 10km and half marathon options across a 642 acre estate. Live chip timing is provided, canicross is allowed and finishers receive a medal, merchandise and refreshments.

A two day off road ultramarathon around the Isle of Arran covering 60 miles across coastal paths, forests and mountain terrain. The event is fully waymarked, supported at pit stops and backed by a professional medical team.

A timed Backyard Ultra at Beecraigs Country Park where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner completes a solo lap. Camping, parking for one vehicle and basic facilities are provided.

A scenic 10 km and 1 km fun run from Monachyle Mhor that traces Loch Doine into Monachyle Glen. Chip timed with medals, water stops and category prizes.

A 90K UTMB Index 100K ultra along the historic Pilgrim Way from North Queensferry to St Andrews Cathedral. The fully marked route crosses towns such as Dunfermline and Ceres, includes 1,200 m of ascent and GPS tracking.

Trail races on sections of the Kintyre Way in Scotland, with varied terrain from hills and woods to beaches and seaside rocks. Runners can enter solo or as part of relay teams and benefit from waymarking, checkpoints and GPS timing.

A 5 km obstacle event at Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy, on 9 May 2027. The grass-start course loops through parkland with steep hills and obstacles; participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.

Ultra Scotland 50 and 100 Mile takes place on 5 June 2027 in the United Kingdom and is organised by GB ULTRAS Ltd. The event features supported 50 mile and 100 mile ultramarathons with live GPS tracking via GB Race Tracker.

A multi-event trail weekend at Blair Castle, Blair Atholl on 29/05/2026 organised by Outsider Events, offering an ultra, 30 km, half marathon, shorter trail races, a kids fun run and festival and camping passes.

A multi distance Spartan obstacle weekend at Hopetoun Estate near Edinburgh, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast and a kids race. The event includes coastal countryside terrain and a Trifecta option across all three adult races.