Trail Running calendar near Blackford Hill 2026-2027

Trail running from 5 km to 52.8 km around Airthrey Castle and the Ochil Hills with marked courses, aid outposts and mandatory kit for longer routes.

Three distances around Balloch Castle Country Park and Loch Lomond with chip timing, measured courses, finishers medals, hydration stations and free race photos. Age limits apply for 5k and 10k and on the day entries are usually available.

A new up and down hill race at the Kinross Show on 8 August 2026 with a mostly pathless 2.3 mile route, 750 ft ascent and included show access.

Forestburn is a short fell race near Rothbury on 9 August 2026. The course is about 5.6 km with 150 m of climb and is held at the Gate Pub as part of the Simonside Country Fair.

Weekend off-road running around Bowhill Estate with 5K, 10K, 25K and 50K options plus camping and prizes.

A hill race at the Ballater Highland Games with a marked route to the summit, village sections, and ongoing bonuses for new course records.

A 6.5 km circular hill race around Oldhamstocks with about 200 m of climb, mostly on rough track with short tarmac sections. Organised by Dunbar Running Club, registration and race numbers are issued at the village hall.

Fully off road 10 km trail race at Rock UK, Newcastleton on 15 August 2026 with forest tracks, singletrack, technical downhills and a marked marshalled course.

A long hill race on 15 August 2026 covering 26.07km with 1438m ascent across East and West Lomond. The unwaymarked route follows checkpoints, requires navigation and mandatory kit, and offers prize categories and a GPX file.

Two short hill races on the grassy slopes of Cademuir Hill near Peebles, with 3 km and 6 km options and age-category prizes.

A challenging fell race in Northumberland's beautiful countryside. The 5.8km route features 300m of climb and is part of the regional championship. Entry is available on the day.

A 33 km hill race across the Ochil Hills with summit controls, mandatory mountain kit and bus transfer to the remote start.

Dunoon Ultra Marathon on 22 Aug 2026 follows the Loch Eck Loop, offering a 52.22 km solo option and a three leg relay with marked routes, checkpoints and finisher goodies.

A 109 km circular trail on the Borders Abbeys Way visiting four ruined abbeys, with 50 km and four person relay options plus staffed checkpoints.

A 10 km marked trail around Bertha Loch and Almondbank with technical and muddy sections, woodland terrain and handcrafted finisher medals. Routes change by season and the August run accompanies a 12 hour lapped event.

A 12 hour trail challenge on a 10 km loop around Bertha Loch where runners go solo or in teams. The event features chip timing with live results, water on course, medics, marked marshalled trails, prizes and medals for finishers.

A 7 mile trail race in Carron Valley Forestry on 22 August 2026, following an undulating loop toward Meikle Bin and back to the reservoir. The event is limited to 200 runners, chip timed, with proceeds shared between Alzheimer Scotland and..

Trail races at Devilla Forest near Kincardine offering a mixed terrain half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.5 km family fun run, with marshalled one lap courses, finishers medals and on-site refreshments.

A 5.7 mile trail race in Cardenden Woods on 23 August 2026 that passes the site of Scotland's last pistol duel from 1826. Mainly off road with muddy, rocky and rooted sections; medals for all finishers and cash prizes for top placings.

A summer evening 5K series in Edinburgh across Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park with chip timing, finishers' medals and entry options of £12 per race or £30 for all three.