Trail Running calendar near Dalkeith 2025-2026

Tackle scenic hills and a sweeping downhill in the Moffat Festival of Running on 14 July 2026, featuring a 15 km mixed terrain race plus junior and tots events. Expect tough climbs, great views and local prizes for runners of all ages.

Run the Blades is a summer weekend of trails among towering turbines at Whitelee Wind Farm. Pick 10K, half marathon, 50K or junior mile and celebrate at the Event Village at Turbine 53 with prizes and a spinning medal.

Scurry to the Sea 2026 is a scenic mixed terrain challenge of just under 12 miles, starting on Allermuir Hill and finishing on Musselburgh harbour beach with a sandy finale. Limited to 275 places and advance entry only, it blends cross coun..

Run Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra Backwards, a scenic 37 mile loop in the North Pennines AONB with about 4800 ft of ascent. Self navigated with marshals, stocked checkpoints and tracker support, it offers challenge and big views.

Test yourself on the Falstone Falcon, a classic Northumberland fell race: 5.8 km with around 300 m of climb over rugged moorland. No pre entry needed, just turn up for £2 and race under FRA permit.

Tackle the rugged Ochil 2000s in Stirling on 22 August 2026, a classic fell run across Central Scotland offering about 20 miles and 5400 feet of climbing. Expect spectacular views and testing terrain for experienced runners.

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.

The Highland Fling Ultramarathon is a scenic point to point 53 mile trail from Milngavie to Tyndrum through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Expect tough climbs, wild views and a lively finish with food, massage and live timing.

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.

Join Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel on 5 September 2026 for scenic forest runs from 5 km to 52 km suitable for all abilities. Fast trails, steady climbs, weekend camping and refill stations for reusable bottles make it a weekend adventure.

A challenging circular fell marathon of about 26 miles and nearly 6,000 ft ascent, taking in five Wainwright summits. Scenic, tough and GPS tracked, it welcomes experienced runners and capable fell walkers with a 12 hour cut off.

Run the scenic River Ayr Way, a 44 mile source to sea trail through wildlife rich valleys and historic sites. Every September the River Ayr Way Challenge invites runners to tackle a 40 mile ultra for a memorable weekend adventure.

Tackle the Enchanted Ultra 50K, a scenic trail ultramarathon through the wild Cheviot Hills around Wooler on 19 September 2026. Expect rugged paths, sweeping views of ancient hillforts and ridgelines, stocked aid stations and a warm finish..

Pilgrims’ Ultra is a scenic ultramarathon on Saturday 26 September 2026, following St Oswalds Way from Holy Island toward Hadrian's Wall past castles, beaches and rolling hills. Choose 50k, 100k or 100 mile distances and finishers receive a..

Enjoy scenic woodland trails at Dalkeith Country Park on 27 September 2026 with routes from a family mile to ultra, welcoming runners and dogs alike. Live chip timing, medals, event merch and an energy bar for every finisher.

Tackle the scenic Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra, a 57 mile point to point run along canals and towpaths passing the Falkirk Wheel and Antonine Wall. Limited to 750 runners, this on October 10 2026 challenge blends history, scenery and enduranc..

Explore historic Stirling at the William Wallace Running Festival on 10 October 2026, with mixed terrain routes past Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument. Distances suit all runners from a fun mile to 50 km and 70 km ultras with relay t..

Run a scenic trail half from Housesteads Roman Fort along historic Hadrian's Wall to Hexham, finishing by the River Tyne. Enjoy stunning views plus a finisher T shirt, medal and snack, with shuttle bus options to the start.

Join the Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail on 31 October for a Halloween themed run through the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and plenty of costume fun. All finishers receive a snood and bespoke medal and there are prizes for..

Join Trail Outlaws for the Dark Skies Run at Wooler on Halloween night for 10 km or half marathon trail routes beneath Northumberland's starry skies. Marked trails, stocked checkpoints and a cozy hostel base make for a memorable night run.