Trail Running calendar near Dundonald 2026-2027

A 6 km hill race on 26 July 2026 with 730 m of ascent near the Ardgartan Hotel. The route is marked, checkpoints are mandatory and competitors must carry full waterproof body cover; minimum age is 18.

A coastal running event at Carradale Harbour on 26 July 2026 offering 10K, 5K and an under‑16 5K across roads, beach and forest paths. Electronic timing, water stations and traybakes are provided.

A multi-terrain trail race in Rouken Glen Country Park featuring roughly 8 km run as two 4 km laps, varied surfaces and limited to 100 entrants. Manual timing, prizes for winners and an emailed race brief for competitors.

A women only ultramarathon along the River Tay Way in Perthshire, covering roughly 70 to 75 km from Loch Tay to Perth. The event welcomes trans men and non binary runners and offers team entries, full waymarking and generous cut offs.

K12 Ultra Marathon at Dean Castle Country Park uses an approximate 4 km loop where runners complete as many laps as possible in a 12 hour period. Individual and relay options are available, with relay teams of up to four members.

Community races at Silver Sands Park in Aberdour include a 7 mile and a 2 mile race plus a short fun run for families. Chip timing, medals and a village market with food and stalls accompany the event.

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

A 215 mile ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath with 12 checkpoints, mandatory navigation skills and a 100 hour cut-off. Entry is by application and runners must carry required safety kit.

Trail running in Stirling on 8 August 2026 with five distances from 5 km to 50 km across forest and fell terrain, marked and timed with outposts and support. Ultra and marathon routes have a strict nine hour finish cut off.

Part of the Heart of the Glens Festival, the Lurig Challenge Run is a **3.8 mile** off-road out-and-back to the 1073 ft summit of Lurig. The event had limited entry and is now full.

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 fully off road 10km trail race at Rock UK in Newcastleton on 15 August 2026. The one lap course is chip timed with a halfway water station, marked and marshalled routes, bespoke medals and prize categories for adults and vets.

A pair of short hill races on the grassy slopes of Cademuir Hill near Peebles, offering 3 km and 6 km courses with notable climbs. Online entry is preferred and the event is Scottish Athletics licensed.

A 33 km fell race across the Ochil Hills with 1770 m of ascent, starting at Glen Sherrup and finishing at Stirling University. Summit controls mark the route and runners must carry compulsory map, compass, whistle and waterproofs.

A 10th anniversary trail ultra around the Loch Eck Loop on 22 Aug 2026. The solo race is 52.22 km with 983 m ascent and a three leg relay is available; the course is signposted with two checkpoints and finisher goodies.

Run the Borders follows the waymarked Borders Abbey Way around the Scottish Borders, visiting four ruined abbeys. It offers a full 109K, a 50K and a four person relay with checkpoints, drop bags and mandatory kit.

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 seven mile trail race in Carron Valley Forestry on 22 August 2026, following an undulating loop toward Meikle Bin and back past Carron reservoir. The event is limited to 200 runners, chip timed, with funds shared between two charities.

Trail running festival in Devilla Forest on 23 Aug 2026 with one-lap half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.5 km family fun run. Routes are signed and marshalled and finishers receive medals while proceeds support local charities.