Trail Running calendar near Dunbar 2026-2027

Run through scenic Tentsmuir Forest on 01 Nov 2026 at the Scurry Around Tentsmuir Trail Festival, with distances from a 1.2 km fun run to a half marathon. Off road, marshalled routes, finishers medals and community spirit.

Take on the John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra: in six hours run as many 5 km off road laps as you can. Solo or teams of up to three, with a lively basecamp, course support and a headtorch required.

Explore forest trails at Slaley Hall on 15 November 2026 with half marathon and 10 km options across the Slaley estate. Canicross friendly, every finisher gets a medal, hot drink and a bacon sandwich.

Join the Hermitage trail runs for scenic 10km and 5km routes over Blackford Hill plus a festive 1.2km fun run. Kids get elf hats and all enjoy snacks while proceeds support Friends of the Hermitage and Morningside Primary School.

Tackle the SCOTT Sports Winter Cheviot Goat on 5 December 2026, a roughly 55 mile winter ultra looping through the wild Cheviot hills from Ingram Village Hall. Expect GPS tracking, a 24 hour cutoff and a finisher medal.

Celebrate the season with the Festive Trail Runs at Glamis Castle on 6 December, choose the family 1 mile or scenic 5 and 10 mile trails. All finishers get a bespoke bauble or medal, festive treats and event merch, and dogs are welcome in 5..

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

Join the Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races on 20 December 2026 for festive trail fun across a Santa Mile, 4 Mile and 8 Mile routes suitable for kids and adults. Enjoy seasonal scenery and family friendly racing with entries open now.

The Brampton Trail Run will take place in Brampton on Sunday 3 January 2027. You can run 7 kilometers.

First edition MTC GRIMALKIN is a 34 mile one day ultra from Travelodge Perth A9 to Atholl Guest House in Pitlochry, part of the Mount to Coast End to End series. Entries are limited and runners are tracked for safety.

Push your limits on the inaugural 31.3 mile MTC GLAISTIG ultra from Innerleithen to Edinburgh Airport as Day 2 of MTC SCOTIA. Limited to 40 starters, all finishers get a bespoke medal and champions receive trophies.

Tackle the MTC Nuckelavee single day 40.1 mile ultra from Edinburgh Airport to Perth on 29 May 2028. With a small field and bespoke medal for finishers, this scenic challenge is perfect for seasoned trail runners seeking a big day out.

Take on MTC ALBION 2029, a 13 day, 503 mile end to end ultra from Gretna Green to Land's End, testing endurance across England. Limited to 20 entries, this supported challenge offers daily stages, tracking and a bespoke finishers trophy.

The MTC Boggart is an inaugural 38 mile single day ultra from Gretna Green to Penrith, blending classic countryside running with a friendly field. Limited entries, bespoke finisher medals and trophies for overall winners.