Cumbernauld
Trail Running Calendar near Cumbernauld 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Cumbernauld for 2026-2027! We've gathered 47 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
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.
A 33 km hill race across the Ochil Hills with summit controls, mandatory mountain kit and bus transfer to the remote start.
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 Ochils Mou..
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 community 5 mile off-road run along canal tow-paths and a loop of Possil Marsh, organised by Springburn Harriers. Entry limited to 200, fee £10, registration at the Leisuredrome; results published within 24 hours.
Follow the iconic West Highland Way on this 53 mile point to point ultramarathon through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Enjoy a fully waymarked route with chip timing and extensive finish line facilities in Tyndrum.
Inflatable 5K Glasgow on 29 August 2026 is a looped inflatable obstacle course with distance options from 2.5k to 15k and family-friendly facilities.
Aberfoyle Trail Run 2026 includes a scenic 10k on mixed trails and a flat 1k for primary school children, both fully marked and electronically timed. Proceeds support Aberfoyle Primary School and local community groups.
September 2026
A medieval trail running festival at Carron Valley on 5 September, with a half marathon, kids run and a five hour multi-lap siege. The course circles a village hub and finishes under torchlight with live music and costume prizes.
Mud, water and obstacles in Fife/Kinross on 5 September 2026 with 10 km, 5 km and a 3 km kids course plus free parking and photos.
MacTuffX Livingston on 6 September 2026 combines 10 Xercises with repeated 400m or 800m runs and offers Solo, Doubles, Relay and a LITE weight division.
An hour-long hill loop on Corstorphine Hill where runners complete as many 1 km laps as possible; Scottish Athletics licensed, open to over 18s with 200 places.
A 40 mile ultra from Glenbuck Loch to Riverside Stadium in Ayr on 12 Sep 2026, featuring water stations, 10 mile checkpoints with food and drop-bag support. Relay teams of 2 or 3 split the route into 17, 14 and 9 mile sections.