Trail Running calendar near Dunbar 2026-2027

Run a scenic coastal trail near Widdrington that's a bit longer than a standard 10K. Enjoy a relaxed event with live music and food vendors after the run. The course is open to runners and walkers alike.

Run a relaxed 5K series across Edinburgh's green spaces this summer. Choose one race or all three, with chip timing and a finisher's medal. Prizes are awarded for fastest runners and most improved across the series.

A 20 mile unmarked upland event from Wooler Youth Hostel on 4 July 2026, summiting Cheviot and Hedgehope with manned checkpoints and required navigation and safety kit. A non competitive Challenge Walk option is also offered.

A 15 km mountain race near Dollar Academy with about 960 m of ascent, multiple upland checkpoints and varied terrain. Entry is available in advance or on the day for a £6 fee and basic mountain kit is required.

Run Edinburgh's seven hilltops in a mixed road, trail and hill event that blends urban navigation with racing. Choose your own route between hilltop checkpoints and opt for the competitive Race or the more relaxed Challenge.

Join this Beacon Hill fell race on Thu 9 Jul 2026 at Lordenshaw car park, Rothbury. A testing 6.6 mile course with 410 m of climb, entry on the day and teams of three welcome for a spirited summer challenge.

A trail ultra along Saint Cuthbert's Way from Wooler Youth Hostel, offered in *100 km* and *45 mile* formats, with live GPS tracking, five timed aid checkpoints, tidal cutoffs for the 100 km route, and on-site accommodation and coach option..

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

A multi-terrain festival centred on a 15 km race with significant climbs and a long downhill finish, plus junior loops and a tots dash, organised under UK Athletics rules with open and local prize categories.

A weekend of trail races at Whitelee Wind Farm in July, offering 10K, half marathon, 50K ultra and a free junior mile, with an Event Village, on-site parking and water stations on course.

A 10K trail race at Northumberlandia on 18 July 2026 featuring varied terrain, a water station at mile 4 and a bespoke finisher medal. A 1 mile children's fun run accompanies the main event with free entry for children with an adult entry.

Trail races at Callendar House in Falkirk take place across parkland and woodland. Distances include 5km, 10km and a half marathon; the event is Canicross friendly and uses live chip-timing, with a medal and refreshments for finishers.

A mixed-terrain, just-under-12-mile urban orienteering run from the Hillend ski centre and Allermuir Hill down to Musselburgh harbour beach, featuring mandatory checkpoints, varied paths and a final stretch across sand to the finish.

Run 14 miles along the Northumberland coast from Beadnell to Alnmouth on 26 July 2026, mixing sand, road and trail and finishing on the beach. Limited places and a 3 hour 30 minute cut off for tide and safety mean book early.

A 37 mile loop through the North Pennines AONB from Allendale via Ninebanks Alston and Nenthead. Solo ultra or three person relay with a 12 hour completion limit, waymarked route with checkpoints and downloadable GPX.

A one lap trail race around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026 covering about 5.5 miles. The event is open to runners aged 18 and over and features marked routes, first aid, refreshments and age and team prizes.

A trail running event at the University of Stirling with five route choices from 5 km to 50 km. Routes use forest, fell and open trails around the Ochil Hills and include outposts with snacks and self-serve water.

Take on the Devil Half Marathon through the hidden trails of the Derwent Valley on 9 August 2026. This scenic 13.1 mile course offers big climbs, on course photos, live music, refreshments after the race and a finisher shirt.

A trail running festival at Tulliallan castle grounds with marked, marshalled off road routes across multiple distances, including a 1.5 km family run. Organised by Scurry Events, finishers receive a medal and some proceeds support local ch..

Take on the Gateshead Trail 10 km through Derwent Walk Country Park on 22 Aug 2026. Enjoy mostly gentle trails and a social double loop. Finish in a lively village with food, music and coffee and grab a designer medal bottle opener.