Trail Running calendar near Dunbar 2026-2027

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.

A new up and down hill race at the Kinross Show on 8 August 2026 with a mostly pathless 2.3 mile route, 750 ft ascent and included show access.

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.

Weekend off-road running around Bowhill Estate with 5K, 10K, 25K and 50K options plus camping and prizes.

A hill race at the Ballater Highland Games with a marked route to the summit, village sections, and ongoing bonuses for new course records.

A 6.5 km circular hill race around Oldhamstocks with about 200 m of climb, mostly on rough track with short tarmac sections. Organised by Dunbar Running Club, registration and race numbers are issued at the village hall.

Fully off road 10 km trail race at Rock UK, Newcastleton on 15 August 2026 with forest tracks, singletrack, technical downhills and a marked marshalled course.

A long hill race on 15 August 2026 covering 26.07km with 1438m ascent across East and West Lomond. The unwaymarked route follows checkpoints, requires navigation and mandatory kit, and offers prize categories and a GPX file.

Two short hill races on the grassy slopes of Cademuir Hill near Peebles, with 3 km and 6 km options and age-category prizes.

Inflatable 5K Newcastle on 22 August 2026 features giant inflatable obstacles across four distances, music zones and a finisher's medal. Family, group and charity ticket options plus volunteer and Blue Light Card discounts are available.

A challenging fell race in Northumberland's beautiful countryside. The 5.8km route features 300m of climb and is part of the regional championship. Entry is available on the day.

A 33 km hill race across the Ochil Hills with summit controls, mandatory mountain kit and bus transfer to the remote start.

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 10 km marked trail around Bertha Loch and Almondbank with technical and muddy sections, woodland terrain and handcrafted finisher medals. Routes change by season and the August run accompanies a 12 hour lapped event.

A 12 hour trail challenge on a 10 km loop around Bertha Loch where runners go solo or in teams. The event features chip timing with live results, water on course, medics, marked marshalled trails, prizes and medals for finishers.

A 7 mile trail race in Carron Valley Forestry on 22 August 2026, following an undulating loop toward Meikle Bin and back to the reservoir. The event is limited to 200 runners, chip timed, with proceeds shared between Alzheimer Scotland and..