Dunbar
Trail Running Calendar near Dunbar 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dunbar for 2026-2027! We've gathered 30 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A 109 km circular trail on the Borders Abbeys Way visiting four ruined abbeys, with 50 km and four person relay options plus staffed checkpoints.
A summer evening 5K series in Edinburgh across Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park with chip timing, finishers' medals and entry options of £12 per race or £30 for all three.
An evening 5k and children s fun runs in Eyemouth with a Scottish Athletics certified course, chip timing and marshals. Participants receive a goodie bag, Giacopazzi s Gelato ice cream and a finisher medal.
Weekend running festival in Kirkcaldy with a half marathon, 5k and 10k trail races plus a child-friendly superhero fun run.
A trail race at Dunnikier Park on 29 August 2026 featuring two approx 5k laps over mixed surfaces, UK Athletics rules, a two hour time limit and a charity partnership with Maggie’s Fife.
Inflatable Insanity at Floors Castle on 29 and 30 August 2026 features giant inflatable obstacle courses with 2.5 km and 5 km options and free spectator access.
A licensed beach race in Portobello on 30 August 2026, roughly 4 miles on sand at low tide with proceeds supporting local school and community causes.
September 2026
Inflatable 5K in Edinburgh on 5 September 2026 is a non timed inflatable obstacle event with multiple distances, music zones, on course water and a finisher's medal.
A summer evening 5K series in Edinburgh across Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park with chip timing, finishers' medals and entry options of £12 per race or £30 for all three.
A 30K run in North Berwick with solo and three-person relay options plus a scenic 10K walk, chip timing and fundraising for Scottish Veterans Residences.
A 5 kilometre trail race through the woodland of Letham Glen on 13 September 2026 with medals for all finishers, prizes for top and local finishers, and a £10 entry fee.
A beach out and back about 5k on Pettycur Sands with dog running categories, capped at 100 entries and prizes across age and multi dog classes.
October 2026
Eight hour trail challenge at Tentsmuir Forest on 24 Oct 2026 where runners complete as many 4.366 mile laps as possible with wristband lap tracking.
A 12 hour night running challenge at Dalkeith Country Park where participants complete repeated 5 km loops solo or in teams to record their total distance.
November 2026
A six hour night event where solo runners or teams of up to three complete as many laps as possible on a well marked 5 km off road loop with a tented base, music and lights.
Short Course Cross Country Championships at Kirkcaldy High School on 7 November 2026. ProTay provides race pack fulfilment and timing while working with scottishathletics.
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.