Trail Running calendar near Dunbar 2026-2027

An evening team relay at Derwenthaugh Country Park on 16 July, run by Derwent Valley Running Club. Teams of three, age 16 plus, must include at least one male and one female; entry is £18 per team and parking is limited.

Run the Blades stages trail races across Whitelee Wind Farm over a weekend with 10K, half marathon, a 50K ultra and a junior mile. Routes use marked access roads with checkpoints, on site parking and an Event Village at Turbine 53.

A backyard ultra at Murthly Castle Estate where runners repeat 4.167 mile loops with a one hour time limit until one runner remains. Medals are awarded to all nonwinners as DNFs and a 100 mile medal is given to those still running after 24..

A 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia on 18 July 2026 using the landform and nearby countryside, with a one mile children’s fun run, water station, way marked course and a bespoke finisher medal.

Trail runs at Callendar House in Falkirk offer three distances, live chip timing and Canicross access. Finishers receive a medal, event merchandise and a snack and drink.

Flat two lap 5 mile trail race in Ashington Community Woods on 21 July 2026 with free parking a short walk from HQ, finishers' gifts and prizes, and a £1 donation per entry to Friends of the Woods.

A weekend of trail races at Glen Tanar Estate in Royal Deeside, set in the Cairngorms National Park. Distance races run from 10 km to 55 km and the weekend includes family events and a new free Toddler Dash for 2026.

A just under six mile multi terrain hill race around Falkland Hill with over 400 m ascent, held during the Falkland Gala. The route includes steep sections and varied trails; entrants must carry full body cover and their own water.

Scurry to the Sea is a 12 mile running event on 26 July 2026 that starts on Allermuir in the Pentlands and finishes on Musselburgh beach. The route combines cross country, urban orienteering and road running for varied terrain and views.

A 14 mile coastal race from Beadnell Harbour to Alnmouth Estuary along the Northumberland coastal path. The event is limited to 1000 runners and is marshalled with first aid; terrain includes sand, road and trail.

A two day fitness festival at Druridge Bay Country Park combining timed ultra races, a functional fitness endurance event, live music, food and wellness activities. Heart Break Lake offers 24 hour, 12 hour and 4 hour timed races with solo,..

A 37 mile loop through the North Pennines AONB run in reverse along Isaac's Tea Trail on 1 August 2026. Options include solo ultra or three person relay, with checkpoints, downloadable GPX, event tracker and a 12 hour cut off.

A women only ultramarathon along the River Tay Way from Loch Tay to Perth on 1 August 2026. The fully waymarked route is about 75 km and includes chip timing, medical support, water stations, and toilets stocked with free period products.

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.

Part of the Aberdour Festival, the Donkey Brae Races feature a timed 7 mile coastal course, a 2 mile village route and a c.1 km fun run, finishing at Silver Sands Park with on-course hydration, medals and prizes.

A coastal trail event on Lindisfarne with a multi terrain marathon and a point to point half marathon, limited entries and on course aid and first aid. Optional coach transport and commemorative t shirt available.

A trail running event at Airthrey Castle offering five routes from 5 km to 50 km across forest and Ochil Hills terrain. Outposts provide snacks and self‑serve water; longer routes require mandatory safety kit and have a nine hour cut off.

A 13.1 mile trail half marathon in the Derwent Valley on 9 August 2026, featuring 1666 ft of elevation and the Clockburn Lonnen in the first mile. The event includes on-course photography, post-run refreshments, a finisher T-shirt and cash..

A two-lap hill race from Monaltrie Park through Ballater village to a hill summit and back; entries are accepted on the day or online and bonuses are offered for new course records.

A 10k trail race through Derwent Walk Country Park on 29 August 2026 with start and finish at Blaydon Rugby Club. Entries open 26 April; minimum age 15 and entry fee £29.