Cumbernauld
Trail Running Calendar near Cumbernauld 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Cumbernauld 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.
October 2026
Guided 8 km headtorch trail run from Milngavie Train Station along local trails including the Clyde Coastal path and West Highland Way with qualified guides.
A 14.6 km hill race in the Ochils with 966 m ascent, visiting Andrew Gannel Hill, Ben Cleuch, Ben Ever and The Nebit; entries limited to 300.
Chip timed 5 km, 10 km and half marathon at Balloch Castle Country Park with medals, hydration stations and marshals on course.
A chip-timed 5k, 10k and half marathon at Kinneil Estate near Bo' Ness with measured courses, finishers medals, hydration stations and free race photos after the event.
A two lap trail race of 7.5 km around Mugdock Country Park with historic sights and proceeds supporting the Woodland Trust and the Chris Smith Memorial Fund.
A Halloween-themed 10K trail in Auchterarder through the Ochil Hills with varied terrain, goody bag, medals and age-category prizes; online entry, age 16 and over.
Scenic chip timed half marathon near South Queensferry on woodland and coastal trails, with finisher medal and proceeds supporting South Queensferry RNLI.
A hill race on Tinto Hill organised by Carnethy Hill Running Club on 31 October 2026, featuring a 7 km senior course with 460 m ascent and a separate junior 2 km race.
November 2026
Inaugural Kirkintilloch Olympians Antonine Trail 10 km on 1 Nov 2026, starting and finishing in Twechar on a mostly original ATRX route with notable climbs and a wooded finish.
A roughly 5 mile trail race around Kippen starting from the sports field, with limited Race HQ facilities, trophies for top finishers and a post-race cake and coffee.
Inaugural Kilpatrick Hills half marathon on 14 November 2026 featuring single-track trails and forestry roads, limited to 50 places and listed as closed.
A single event 5 km park race at Linn Park on 15 November 2026, part of the six-park South By Five series. Entry is free but includes a mandatory donation.
A 5 km park run at Rouken Glen on 29 Nov 2026, part of the six park South By Five series; free entry with a mandatory minimum donation and limited places.
December 2026
Trail races along the West Lothian Shale Trail on 6 December 2026 offering distances from 9 km to a GPS tracked 50 km with checkpoint support and medals.
Festive 5k at Chatelherault Country Park on 6 December 2026 with a Santa costume and medal included; open to ages five and up, family tickets available.
A multi terrain half marathon on 6 December 2026 around the Pentland reservoirs near Balerno, limited to 150 runners with mandatory winter kit and an 8 mile checkpoint.
A 5 km community race at Pollok Park on 13 December 2026, part of a six‑park South By Five series with free entry and a required community donation.
January 2027
A 5 km park event at Bellahouston Park on 3 Jan 2027, part of a six park series, free entry with a required community donation and limited places.
ACORN South By Five Queens Park is a 5 km park race on 17 January 2027 organised by Acorn Trails; entry is free with a required donation and limited places.