Trail Running calendar near Dunbar 2026-2027

A half marathon through the Kilpatrick Hills on single track trails and forestry roads, held on 14 November 2026 with Overtoun House listed as the event location.

Slaley Hall Trail Runs in November 2026 stage a half marathon and a 10km at Slaley Hall Hotel near Hexham on forest and estate routes. The event uses live chip timing, is canicross friendly, and offers medals, food and free parking.

A multi-terrain ultra around the Tweed Valley based at Glentress Peel Visitor Centre in mid-November. Two route options, 65 km and 50 km, follow forest trails, riverside paths and open moorland with marked routes and aid stations.

Part of the South By Five series, this is a free 5km run in Glasgow's Linn Park. It's one of six park events over 12 weeks, with the goal of completing five to finish the series. Entry supports local community and charity projects.

Trail runs of 10 km, 5 km and a 1.2 km festive fun run take place at the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill on 22 Nov 2026. The courses are marshaled and off-road and fun run proceeds support local charities.

A solo *69 km* trail run from Glamis Castle to Scone Palace on 28 November 2026 with marked route, GPS tracking, checkpoints and a finishers' medal and meal. Entry includes chip timing, a bus to the start and drop bag support.

Run a free 5 km in Glasgow's Rouken Glen park as part of the South By Five series. Your participation supports the Acorn Trails Community Fund and a local animal charity. Join for a community focused run and an optional park clean up.

A winter ultra of about 55 miles across the Cheviot hills near Ingram, Northumberland. The race is licensed and supported, requires prior ultra experience, and has a 24 hour time limit.

A festive trail running event within the private grounds of Glamis Castle in Angus. Distances include a family 1 mile plus 5 mile and 10 mile runs, with Canicross allowed except in the family mile.

Multiple point to point races along the West Lothian Shale Trail, from 9K to a GPS tracked 50K, plus a 3 person relay. The event supports Smalls for All and features marked routes, checkpoints and chip timing.

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.

South By Five is a free 5 km park run series in Glasgow. The Pollok Park event is one of six races held over 12 weeks. Participants can run single events or aim to complete the series.

Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Runs on 20 December 2026 stage timed trail races in a 360 hectare woodland near Gateshead. Distances include a family 1 mile, 4 mile and 8 mile; Canicross is permitted and finishers receive medals and refreshm..

A 7 kilometres single-lap trail race on undulating off-road terrain around Brampton, Cumbria, with an entry limit, a bespoke finisher medal and free event photographs.

This is a single 5km event in Bellahouston Park, part of the wider South By Five series visiting six Glasgow parks. Entry is free but includes a mandatory donation to a community fund. Runners can join just this race or aim to complete the..

An out-and-back winter trail from Ingram Cafe to the summit of Hedgehope and back, roughly a half marathon over variable terrain. The route is marked, a safety team is present, and finishers receive a souvenir mug and hot soup.

A 10 km trail run in Ashington on 10 January 2027 through community woods and QEII Country Park. The event is canicross friendly and includes chip timing, marshals and a finisher medal.

Trail running festival at Vogrie Country Park with Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and a 1.6km family run. Marked and marshaled mixed terrain courses start and finish by the Victorian manor house, with post race refreshments and medals.

The South By Five series brings a free 5km run to Queens Park in Glasgow. This is a single event in a 12-week series visiting six parks. Entry requires a community donation, with support for a local animal charity.

Coastal beach and trail runs at Druridge Bay Country Park with 10 km and half marathon options; canicross is permitted and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.