Trail Running calendar near Dunbar 2026-2027

A weekend of trail races on the Glen Tanar Estate in Aboyne, with distances from 10 km to 55 km, woodland and moorland routes, plus family runs including a toddler dash.

A hill race on 25 July 2026 as part of the Falkland Gala. The course covers just under 6 miles with over 400 m of ascent across paths, fields and hillside, is well marshalled, and requires mandatory kit and personal hydration.

A fully supported, fully waymarked 100 mile ultramarathon from Edinburgh to Glamis with a 48 hour completion window, professional medical cover and Pit Stops. Part of a three-event trilogy that awards a Trilogy Finisher buckle.

A just under 12 mile point to point run from Hillend ski centre to Musselburgh harbour beach, featuring a climb to Allermuir Hill and mandatory checkpoints across parks, paths and urban sections. Pre entry only, ages 16 plus, limited places..

A marshalled, approximately 14 mile coastal race from Beadnell Harbour to Alnmouth Estuary on 26 July 2026 with a three hour 30 minute cut-off and a 1000-runner limit. Bus transfers and T-shirt options must be booked by 14 June 2026.

A two lap beach race on West Sands, St Andrews covering approximately 4 miles with start and finish at the Life Guards Beach Hut. All finishers receive a memento and medal and prizes are awarded in overall and age categories.

A multi-terrain trail race in Rouken Glen Country Park featuring roughly 8 km run as two 4 km laps, varied surfaces and limited to 100 entrants. Manual timing, prizes for winners and an emailed race brief for competitors.

A seven mile trail through Ingram Valley that visits ancient hillforts and offers views of the Cheviot Hills. The course is fully marked and registration and race numbers are handled at Ingram Village Hall; dogs are not permitted.

A 5.3 km hill race from North Berwick Harbour up 187 metres to the volcanic Law and back, with multiple prize categories and proceeds to a local surf life saving club.

A time based trail festival at Druridge Bay on 31 July to 1 August 2026, featuring 12 and 24 hour running formats on a 4 km loop for solo runners, pairs, or teams, plus an outdoor Hybrid Games area and live music and food vendors.

A 37-mile loop through the North Pennines AONB on Isaac’s Tea Trail run in reverse, with waymarking, checkpoints, event tracker and solo or three-person relay options.

A women-centred ultramarathon along the River Tay from Loch Tay to Perth, about 70 km, with inclusive entry policies and on-course support.

A country show hill race in Powburn on 1 August 2026 with a fully marked 6 mile route over East Hill and a 2 mile junior race.

A one-lap *5.5 mile* trail run around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026, open to runners aged 18 and over. Numbers collected on the day, basic changing facilities, first aid cover, refreshments and prize categories including team awards.

Donkey Brae Races in Aberdour on 02 August 2026 offers a 7 mile coastal race, a 2 mile village route and a c.1 km fun run, plus a village market, on-course hydration and medals for all finishers.

Coastal marathon and half marathon between Holy Island and Spittal with chip timing, aid stations, finish medals, capped fields, and age categories.

Trail running from 5 km to 52.8 km around Airthrey Castle and the Ochil Hills with marked courses, aid outposts and mandatory kit for longer routes.

An inaugural hill race at the Kinross Show on 8 August 2026, covering about 2.3 miles with 750 ft of ascent over mostly pathless, rough and technical terrain. Entry includes access to the show and parking and offers individual and team priz..

The The Devil Half Marathon will take place in Blaydon on Sunday 9 August 2026. You can run 13 miles.

Forestburn is a short fell race near Rothbury on 9 August 2026. The course is about 5.6 km with 150 m of climb and is held at the Gate Pub as part of the Simonside Country Fair.