Trail Running calendar near Dundonald 2026-2027

Approx 11 km guided trail run around the Greenock Cut starting from Overton Road at Papermill Road; head torch and trail shoes required, no dogs or under 18s.

A women-centred ultramarathon along the River Tay from Loch Tay to Perth, about 70 km, with inclusive entry policies and on-course support.

A 12 hour ultra on a roughly 4 km loop at Dean Castle Country Park with both solo and team relay options, chip timing, a medal, and on site facilities.

Donkey Brae Races in Aberdour on 02 August 2026 offers a 7 mile coastal race, a 2 mile village route and a c.1 km fun run, plus a village market, on-course hydration and medals for all finishers.

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

A 215 mile coast to coast ultra along the Southern Upland Way with 12 checkpoints, a 100 hour cut off and entry by application for experienced, self-navigating runners.

Trail running from 5 km to 52.8 km around Airthrey Castle and the Ochil Hills with marked courses, aid outposts and mandatory kit for longer routes.

Part of the Heart of the Glens Festival, the Lurig Challenge Run is a 3.8 mile off road race to the summit of Lurig and back; trail shoes advised, age 16 or older.

Three distances around Balloch Castle Country Park and Loch Lomond with chip timing, measured courses, finishers medals, hydration stations and free race photos. Age limits apply for 5k and 10k and on the day entries are usually available.

A mainly pathless hill race of about 2.3 miles with 750 ft ascent held during the Kinross Show, organised by Kinross Road Runners.

Weekend off-road running around Bowhill Estate with 5K, 10K, 25K and 50K options plus camping and prizes.

Fully off road 10 km trail race at Rock UK, Newcastleton on 15 August 2026 with forest tracks, singletrack, technical downhills and a marked marshalled course.

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.

Two short hill races on the grassy slopes of Cademuir Hill near Peebles, with 3 km and 6 km options and age-category prizes.

A 33 km hill race across the Ochil Hills with summit controls, mandatory mountain kit and bus transfer to the remote start.

Dunoon Ultra Marathon on 22 Aug 2026 follows the Loch Eck Loop, offering a 52.22 km solo option and a three leg relay with marked routes, checkpoints and finisher goodies.

A 109 km circular trail on the Borders Abbeys Way visiting four ruined abbeys, with 50 km and four person relay options plus staffed checkpoints.

A 10 km marked trail around Bertha Loch and Almondbank with technical and muddy sections, woodland terrain and handcrafted finisher medals. Routes change by season and the August run accompanies a 12 hour lapped event.

A 12 hour trail challenge on a 10 km loop around Bertha Loch where runners go solo or in teams. The event features chip timing with live results, water on course, medics, marked marshalled trails, prizes and medals for finishers.

A 7 mile trail race in Carron Valley Forestry on 22 August 2026, following an undulating loop toward Meikle Bin and back to the reservoir. The event is limited to 200 runners, chip timed, with proceeds shared between Alzheimer Scotland and..