Dundee
Trail Running Calendar near Dundee 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dundee for 2026-2027! We've gathered 23 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
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 roughly 5.7 mile trail run through Cardenden Woods on 23 Aug 2026 marking the 200th anniversary of Scotland’s last pistol duel with medals and cash prizes.
Weekend running festival in Kirkcaldy with a half marathon, 5k and 10k trail races plus a child-friendly superhero fun run.
A trail race at Dunnikier Park on 29 August 2026 featuring two approx 5k laps over mixed surfaces, UK Athletics rules, a two hour time limit and a charity partnership with Maggie’s Fife.
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.
A beach out and back about 5k on Pettycur Sands with dog running categories, capped at 100 entries and prizes across age and multi dog classes.
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 night event where solo runners or teams of up to three complete as many laps as possible on a well marked 5 km off road loop with a tented base, music and lights.
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
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.