Dundee
Trail Running Calendar near Dundee 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dundee for 2026-2027! We've gathered 17 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Eight hour loop challenge at Tentsmuir Forest where runners complete as many 4.367 mile loops as possible, tracked by electronic wristbands.
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 event on a well marked 5 km trail loop, with solo and three-person relay options, a tented base each lap, music, lights and food.
Short Course Cross Country Championships on 7 November 2026 at Kirkcaldy High School with ProTay managing race pack fulfilment and timing alongside 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.
Out and back hill race on 14 Nov 2026 near Lower Largo, about 10 km with over 300 m ascent, organised by Anster Haddies; toilets at the Crusoe Hotel and trail shoes recommended.
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
February 2027
Experience a scenic 10km trail run around Bertha Loch and the River Almond featuring technical wooded paths and handmade medals for all finishers.
April 2027
Trail races at Scone Palace in Perth with 5km, 10km and a new half marathon, canicross friendly, live chip timing and on site parking.
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.
August 2027
A 12 hour trail event on a 10 km loop around Bertha Loch where solo runners or teams complete as many laps as possible.
A fully supported, fully waymarked 100 mile ultramarathon from Glamis Castle to Stirling Castle with a 48 hour completion window and walker friendly pacing.
May 2028
MTC GRIMALKIN is an ultra of 34.5 miles from Perth to Pitlochry, Day 4 of the SCOTIA series, limited to 40 runners with mandatory kit and 4 mph cutoffs.