Trail Running calendar near Dalkeith 2026-2027

A 5 km muddy obstacle course through The Meadows in Edinburgh on 21 June 2026 with climbs, crawls and slides on mainly grassy ground. Organised by Cancer Research UK; participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies..

A 4.7 mile handicapped race from Oxton to Lauder on 23 June 2026 with off road and road sections. Entry includes bus transport and a full buffet and entries close 19 June 2026.

A three day outdoor festival at Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries and Galloway from 26 to 28 June 2026 featuring enduro, gravel and trail events alongside wellness sessions and live entertainment. Results will be posted on race day.

A hill race organised by Dundee Hawkhill Harriers in the Sidlaw hills, starting at Kirkton of Auchterhouse. The course is 10.4 km with 360 m ascent, open to those aged over 17, with individual and team prizes and post-race refreshments.

An evening trail running festival at Calderglen Country Park on 26 June 2026, with races from a toddler dash to a 10k, chip timing, marshalled courses and an after-race buffet. A donation is made from each 5k and 10k entry.

A 50th anniversary fell race from Alston playing field to Park Fell and back, about 6.2 km with 211 m of ascent. Entry fees support the local mountain rescue team and the minimum age is 18.

MacTuffX Ayr at Riverside Arena on 27 June 2026 pairs ten functional Xercises with repeated runs in Classic and Double formats, offering Solo, Doubles and Relay entries and a LITE weight division.

A 25 km, 2400 m ascent hill race around four Arrochar munros on 27 June 2026, requiring pre-entry and proven mountain race experience. The unmarked route demands navigation skills; compulsory mountain kit is checked at registration.

Trail Blazer Coastal Edition near Widdrington advertises a 10K course that runs closer to 12K along the Northumbrian coastal path. The day features live music, food vendors, drinks, llamas in a field, and no cut-off times.

MacTuffX Dundee combines ten functional fitness Xercises with repeated running segments at the Regional Performance Centre on 28 June 2026. Multiple solo, doubles and relay categories are available with standard and LITE weight divisions.

A Category C long hill race of 43 km along the historic Lairig Ghru drove road, rising to 835 m between Braemar and Aviemore. Online entry is £25 and net proceeds support the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team.

A three-evening summer 5K series around Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park in Edinburgh. Events are chip timed, feature prizes and optional finisher medals, with entries priced at £12 per race or £30 for all three.

A three-evening summer 5K series around Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park in Edinburgh. Events are chip timed, feature prizes and optional finisher medals, with entries priced at £12 per race or £30 for all three.

A 24 hour charity relay at Lochore Meadows Country Park where participants run laps of a multi terrain 5K loop. Distances range from 5K to ultramarathon and facilities include refreshments, shelter and first aid.

A traditional 20 miles mountain event near Wooler on 4 July 2026 with an optional Challenge Walk. The unmarked upland route includes Cheviot and Hedgehope and requires map and compass navigation.

A 15 km hill race around Dollar Glen and the Ochil Hills with multiple checkpoints and steep, mixed terrain. Entry has a small fee and mandatory navigation and waterproof kit.

A self navigated mountain trail event following about 37 miles of the Pennine Way between Bowlees and Alston YHA, featuring waterfalls, reservoirs and high tops including Crossfell. The event includes transfer bus and limited places.

A fully supported, waymarked 100‑mile ultramarathon from Bamburgh toward Edinburgh with a 48 hour completion window, no qualifying times, professional medical cover, staffed Pit Stops and organised drop bag and sleep station options.

The Seven Hills of Edinburgh is a mixed road, trail, hill and urban orienteering event covering at least 14.3 miles with 2200 feet of ascent and descent. The 2026 event is on Sunday 5 July and Race entries are open on EntryCentral.

A 5 km obstacle course at Bitts Park, Carlisle, where participants climb, crawl and slide through mostly flat paths and a short woodland section to raise funds for cancer research. Waves start every 15 minutes and the event is for ages 13 a..