Dundee
Trail Running Calendar near Dundee 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dundee for 2026-2027! We've gathered 22 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
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.
A 10km trail run around Bertha Loch and Almondbank on 22 August 2026, using a reverse summer route with technical, muddy sections through woods and gentle hills.
A 12 hour event on 22 August 2026 with repeated 10 km laps around Bertha Loch; solo or team entries, chip timing, water station and live results.
A 5.7 mile off road trail race in Cardenden Woods on 23 August 2026 that passes the historic duel site and features varied, often muddy terrain.
Weekend running festival in Kirkcaldy offering a half marathon, 5 km and 10 km trail races, plus a child friendly Superhero Fun Run and family activities.
A 5K loop at Dunnikier Park in Kirkcaldy on 29 Aug 2026 as part of the Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival, with mixed surfaces and a one hour time limit.
September 2026
A 30K run in North Berwick with solo and three-person relay options plus a scenic 10K walk, chip timing and fundraising for Scottish Veterans Residences.
Running festival at Glamis Castle on 13 September 2026 organised by Maggie's, in person, with tickets priced at £30 and a no refunds policy.
A 5 kilometre trail race through the woodland of Letham Glen on 13 September 2026 with medals for all finishers, prizes for top and local finishers, and a £10 entry fee.
October 2026
Eight hour trail challenge at Tentsmuir Forest on 24 Oct 2026 where runners complete as many 4.366 mile laps as possible with wristband lap tracking.
November 2026
A mixed terrain trail festival at Tentsmuir Forest near Tayport offering a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, junior 5 km and a 1.2 km family fun run with marshalled, signposted routes and charitable proceeds for the Tayport Community Trust.
A six-hour nocturnal ultra on the John Muir Way where runners cover as many 5 km off road loops as possible, solo or in teams of up to three, with a tented base and support.
Short Course Cross Country Championships at Kirkcaldy High School on 7 November 2026. ProTay provides race pack fulfilment and timing while working with scottishathletics.
Approximately 5 miles of trails around Falkland Estate with forest loops, age-category prizes, a race memento and a £14 entry fee; limited to 100 places.
A solo 69 km trail ultra from Glamis Castle to Scone Palace on 28 November 2026 with GPS tracking, checkpoints, finish meal and medals.
December 2026
May 2027
A 5 km obstacle event at Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy, on 9 May 2027. The grass-start course loops through parkland with steep hills and obstacles; participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.
June 2027
A muddy 5k obstacle course at Camperdown Park in Dundee where participants aged 13 and over climb, crawl and slide while raising funds for cancer research.
Race for Life at Camperdown Park on 13 June 2027 offers chip timed 10k and 5k routes across grass and woodland with a minimum fundraising target.