Trail Running calendar near Dalgety Bay 2026-2027

A 33 km fell race across the Ochil Hills with 1770 m of ascent, starting at Glen Sherrup and finishing at Stirling University. Summit controls mark the route and runners must carry compulsory map, compass, whistle and waterproofs.

A 10th‑anniversary trail ultra and relay on the Loch Eck Loop near Dunoon, covering 52.22 km with 983 m ascent. The route is fully signposted with checkpoints, marshals and a finish at Dunoon Pier.

A trail ultra on the Borders Abbeys Way visiting four ruined abbeys. Options include a full 109K, a 50K and a four-person relay with checkpoints, drop bags and mandatory GPS tracking.

A 10km trail run around Bertha Loch and Almondbank with technical, muddy sections through woods and gentle hills. A 12 hour lapped event called Big Bertha uses the same 10km loop for as many laps as participants choose.

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.

Trail running festival at Devilla Forest on 23 Aug 2026 offering half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.5 km family run. The event uses marked, marshalled forest routes and includes finisher medals and a race memento.

A trail race on the Isle of Arran of roughly 10K with about 600 feet of ascent, mainly on rough footpaths and forestry roads. The route runs to and from Brodick and is held under Scottish Athletics rules.

A 5.7 mile trail race in Cardenden Woods on 23 August 2026 marking the 200th anniversary of Scotland’s last pistol duel, with mainly off-road terrain, limited places and on-site prize giving at the Corrie Centre.

Three evening *5 km* races in Edinburgh at Inverleith Park, Leith Links and Fettes. Individual entry is £12 or £30 for all three; chip timing, photos, marked routes and age-category prizes are provided.

Join the Eyemouth Twilight 5k on 28 August 2026 for a chip timed coastal evening run with medals for finishers. Family friendly Scott's Mini Fun Runs, goodie bags and Giacopazzi's Gelato at the finish make it a fun seaside outing.

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.

Join this lively fell race at Bellingham Showfield as part of the country show, tackling 4 miles with 600 ft of climb across classic Northumberland terrain. No pre entry required; runners aged 16 and over can sign up on the day.

A 43 km, four-stage hill relay around Glen Lednock starting and finishing in Comrie village. Teams of five include a pair running the second leg; course sections range from trail-style to rough mountain terrain.

An inflatable obstacle-course event at Strathclyde Country Park on 29 August 2026 offering 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km options with inflatable obstacles, music zones, finishers medals and on-site food and facilities.

A new 5K loop at Dunnikier Park, Kirkcaldy on 29 August 2026 as part of the Running Festival, with mixed surfaces, a one hour time limit, and a minimum age of 12.

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.

A beach race at Portobello on 30 August 2026, licensed by Scottish Athletics, covering roughly 4 miles on sand at low tide. Entry is limited to 350 runners and proceeds support Towerbank Primary School and other local causes.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle event in Broxburn on Saturday 5 September 2026 with giant inflatables, music zones, a finisher medal and distance options of 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km or 15 km. Non timed with water midroute and on site vendo..

A one-day trail running event on 5 September 2026 at Kielder Castle offering five route distances from 5 km to 52 km on mixed forest trails, with camping nearby, outposts, mandatory kit for longer routes and pay-and-display parking.

A timed eight hour loop challenge in Borders Forest Park where runners complete 4.366 mile laps tracked by electronic wristbands, with lap totals determining half, full and ultra marathon results.