Dunbar
Trail Running Calendar near Dunbar 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dunbar for 2026-2027! We've gathered 24 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A 5 km out-and-back beach race on West Sands, St Andrews, limited to 150 entries with student and non-student pricing and on-day registration.
Eight hour loop challenge at Tentsmuir Forest where runners complete as many 4.367 mile loops as possible, tracked by electronic wristbands.
A 12-hour night trail challenge at Dalkeith Country Park: complete as many 5 km loops as possible solo or in teams of two or four on marked woodland routes.
November 2026
A six hour nocturnal event on a well marked 5 km trail loop, with solo and three-person relay options, a tented base each lap, music, lights and food.
Short Course Cross Country Championships on 7 November 2026 at Kirkcaldy High School with ProTay managing race pack fulfilment and timing alongside scottishathletics.
Chip timed 5k, 10k and half marathon around Holyrood Park in Edinburgh with hydration stations, kilometre markers, goody bags and free race photos.
Out and back hill race on 14 Nov 2026 near Lower Largo, about 10 km with over 300 m ascent, organised by Anster Haddies; toilets at the Crusoe Hotel and trail shoes recommended.
A small pre entry trail race in Annsmuir Woods, Ladybank, about 4 miles over two flat laps; limited to 50 runners, no water provided and no changing facilities.
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
January 2027
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.
February 2027
An 8 hour loop challenge on a 4.367 mile coastal and trail circuit with electronic wristband timing and lap based half, full and ultra distance options.
March 2027
A 50 km ultra along the John Muir Way through East Lothian's coast, villages and woodland trails, finishing at Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar.
Backyard Ultra at Dalkeith Country Park: repeated 6.7056 km loops every hour until one runner completes the final solo yard and becomes Last One Standing.
April 2027
A 24 hour loop race in Dalkeith where runners repeat a 6.7 km forest loop each hour; the last runner remaining after the final lap is crowned champion.
May 2027
A 5 km obstacle event at Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy, on 9 May 2027. The grass-start course loops through parkland with steep hills and obstacles; participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.
June 2027
A single lap 5k muddy obstacle course through The Meadows in Edinburgh with staggered wave starts, a minimum age of 13 and event support from Cancer Research UK.
July 2027
A 12 mile run on 25 July 2027 from Allermuir in the Pentlands to a sandy finish on Musselburgh beach, mixing cross country, urban orienteering and road running.