Dalkeith
Trail Running Calendar near Dalkeith 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dalkeith for 2026-2027! We've gathered 48 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Trail races at Glentress Forest offering 21 km and 10 km marked courses with substantial ascent, on-site facilities, mandatory kit for the half and race-day registration.
Out and back hill race in Lower Largo with an approx 10 km route and over 300 m elevation. Scottish Athletics permitted.
Off-road 5 km and 13 km trail runs at Foxlake, Dunbar on 14 November 2026, across woodland, farmland and the John Muir Way.
A small pre-entry trail race at Annsmuir Woods, Ladybank, covering about 4 miles with a 50-runner limit and an entry fee of £11.
Up and Running at Vogrie Country Park in Edinburgh offers 5k, 10k and half marathon distances on a chip timed, measured course with medals, hydration and free race photos.
Orienteering at Gordon Community Woods with two forest courses, many mapped boulders and pay on the day entry.
Trail runs at Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill with 10 km, 5 km and a 1.2 km festive fun run supporting a local school and the reserve.
December 2026
Point to point trail races on 6 December 2026 along the West Lothian Shale Trail with 50 km, 25 km, 9 km and a 9 6 10 km relay plus GPS tracking and checkpoints.
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.
Flat winter trail running at Balgone Estate with 5k and 18k routes through woods, farm tracks and parts of the John Muir Way.
A festive charity run in Melrose on 20 Dec 2026 with mixed trail terrain, fancy dress, hot soup and fundraising for the Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team.
Festive Handicap at Beecraigs Country Park near Linlithgow offers free handicap races over 14 km and 7 km plus kids 2 km and 1 km races with foodbank donations welcomed.
January 2027
Winter trail race at Balbirnie Park on 10 January 2027 over 4 to 5 miles of muddy woodland paths with medals for finishers and age-category prizes.
Night trail runs at Balgone Estate on 16 January 2027 offering 5 km and 10 km routes across muddy forest and farmland with no course lighting; head torch required.
Trail running at Vogrie Country Park on 17 January 2027 with a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.6 km family fun run on mixed terrain.
A winter hill race in the Scottish Borders of about 21 to 22 km with 800 m of ascent, passing Peat Law and Three Brethren and supported by local mountain rescue.
February 2027
Seven hour looped trail event at Callander Park, Falkirk with solo and relay options on a 4.14 mile course and a 1 km final hour option.
Winter trail races at Harvest Moon Holidays Tyninghame offering a 5 km and a half marathon across coastal paths, woodland, beach and a river crossing.