Blackford Hill
Trail Running Calendar near Blackford Hill 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Blackford Hill for 2026-2027! We've gathered 42 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
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
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.
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 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 4.4 mile A category hill race on Tinto Hill with 1500 feet of ascent, online entry only, minimum age 16 and mandatory hill safety kit.
November 2026
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.
Short Course Cross Country Championships on 7 November 2026 at Kirkcaldy High School with ProTay managing race pack fulfilment and timing alongside scottishathletics.
Approximately 5 miles of trails around Falkland Estate with forest loops, age-category prizes, a race memento and a £14 entry fee; limited to 100 places.
Chip timed 5k, 10k and half marathon around Holyrood Park in Edinburgh with hydration stations, kilometre markers, goody bags and free race photos.
Trail races at Glentress Peel in the Tweed Valley with fully marked 10 km and 21 km courses, chip timing and medical support.
Out and back hill race on 14 Nov 2026 near Lower Largo, about 10 km with over 300 m ascent, organised by Anster Haddies; toilets at the Crusoe Hotel and trail shoes recommended.
A small pre entry trail race in Annsmuir Woods, Ladybank, about 4 miles over two flat laps; limited to 50 runners, no water provided and no changing facilities.
Trail runs at Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill with 10 km, 5 km and a 1.2 km festive fun run supporting a local school and the reserve.
December 2026
A December 2026 point to point trail event on the West Lothian Shale Trail with 50K, 25K, 9K and a three leg relay on marked, marshalled routes.