Trail Running calendar near Cardenden 2025-2026

NU Limits Running hosts the Tentsmuir Forest 8-hour Challenge in Tayport, United Kingdom. Competitors aim to complete as many 4.366-mile trail-loop laps as possible within an eight-hour time limit, with each lap featuring about 85 feet of ascent. A punch-card system tracks progress, and there are cl..

The Meall A'bhuachaille Hill Race is a challenging 13km hill running event with 720m of ascent, held near Aviemore at the Badaguish Outdoor Centre. The course features a mix of forest tracks and rugged hill paths, ascending Meall a'Bhuachaille (810m), then traversing Creagan Gorm (732m) and Craiggow..

The Jedburgh Three Peaks Races, held in Jedburgh, Scotland, feature a 38-mile trail ultramarathon and a relay race with four legs totaling 38 miles. The ultramarathon course is fully marked with checkpoints offering water, Coke, and drop bag access. The relay race covers distances of 10, 7, 11, and..

The ACORN Duncan Macfarlane Race, known as "The Dunky," is a popular 7.5km trail running event held at Mugdock Country Park near Glasgow, Scotland. The race consists of two laps through scenic trails featuring two castles, a loch, and a World War II anti-aircraft emplacement. Participants enjoy autu..

The Wooler Trail Races, held in Wooler, Northumberland, offer runners a challenging experience in the heart of Northumberland National Park. Participants can choose between a trail marathon and a half marathon, with an option to complete both races. The courses are fully marked, ensuring clear navig..

The Glen Ogle 33 Ultra Marathon is a challenging 33-mile foot race held in Perthshire, Scotland, running from Killin to Strathyre and back. The course follows part of cycle route No. 7 and the Rob Roy Way, featuring scenic highlights such as the Falls of Dochert, the iconic Glen Ogle Viaduct, and th..

Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail Race, in Auchterarder, is a 10-kilometre trail race organized by Five Star Events as part of the Auchterarder Running Festival. The route starts in the town and winds into the Ochil Hills, with forest trails, varied surfaces, climbs, downhills and a few stream crossings..

The Tinto Hill Race, organized by Carnethy Hill Running Club, is a challenging 4.4-mile hill running event with a 1,500-foot climb, held near Tinto Hill in Scotland. The course follows unmarked paths above 2,000 feet, requiring runners to carry mandatory safety kit including waterproofs, hat, gloves..

The Bridge of Orchy 10K is a scenic multi-terrain race held in Bridge of Orchy, Scotland. The 2025 event marks its fourth edition and features a challenging 10-kilometer course starting at the iconic Bridge of Orchy. Runners face a tough 2-kilometer climb along the West Highland Way with stunning vi..

The Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival, held in Tayport, Scotland, offers a scenic trail running experience through Tentsmuir Forest. The 2025 event features multiple distances: a half marathon, 10km, 5km, a 5km junior run for ages 11-15, and a 1.2km family fun run. All courses ar..

The John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra Marathon is a night-time trail event on Scotland's John Muir Way, along the Golf Coast in East Lothian. Runners cover as much ground as possible in six hours by looping a well-marked 5km off-road circuit, with solo and team-relay options. The loop passes a tented ba..

The Tweed Valley Ultra is a multi-terrain ultra running event held in the scenic Tweed Valley, near Peebles, Scotland. It offers two distance options: 50km and 65km, both starting and finishing at the Glentress Peel Visitor Centre. The course features rolling hills, woodlands, and riverside trails,..

Borders 8-hour Challenge, organized by NU Limits Running, is a trail-based endurance event held at Borders Forest Park. Runners complete as many 4.366-mile loops as possible within an 8-hour window, with ascent of about 480 feet per lap. The loop counts toward milestones: 3 laps = half marathon, 6 l..

The Hermitage Trail Runs, held at the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill, feature 10km and 5km trail races along with a 1.2km festive fun run. The courses are off-road, clearly marked, and marshaled, offering challenging routes that ascend and descend Blackford Hill, starting from the Hermitage o..

The Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Trail Runs, hosted by Scurry Events, take place in Edinburgh's scenic Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill nature reserve. The event features 10km and 5km trail runs on a single-lap, mixed-terrain course that includes challenging routes over Blackford Hill,..

The Tufty Trail Race, organized by Falkland Trail Runners, is a 5-mile trail running event held in the scenic Falkland Estate near Strathmiglo, Fife. The course features a challenging climb toward the Lomond Hills, a loop through Drumdreel woods, and a fast downhill finish back to the start. The rac..

The SCOTT Sports Winter Cheviot Goat is a challenging 55-mile winter ultra marathon held in the Cheviot Hills near Ingram, Northumberland. Known as "England's loneliest ultra," this tough race tests runners' physical and mental endurance in harsh winter conditions. Participants navigate a loop throu..

The Loch Morlich Running Festival, organized by Fitnessat58°, takes place in the scenic Glenmore Forest, finishing at the picturesque Loch Morlich beach. Scheduled for January 3, 2026, this event offers two trail distances: 5.6KM and 11.2KM, with trail shoes recommended. Participants enjoy a group w..

ACORN South By Five - Bellahouston Park is the Bellahouston Park leg of Acorn Trails’ South By Five series, a 5km run held across six Glasgow parks over 12 weeks. The Bellahouston race is part of the circuit, with options to enter individual events or the full series; five of six races must be compl..

The Winter Wipeout! is a challenging deep winter half marathon held at Ingram Cafe, UK, featuring a demanding fell running course to the summit of Hedgehope and back. This approximately half marathon distance event tests runners' resilience against harsh winter conditions, including sleet, snow, and..