Trail Running calendar near Dundonald 2026-2027

We have found 112 Trailruns within 80 miles of Dundonald. See below where and when you can find the races.

Test your endurance in the Borders 8-hour Challenge. Run as many 4.3-mile trail loops as you can around Borders Forest Park. Your lap count determines if you complete a half, full, or ultra marathon.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Livingston with interval based distances of 400m or 800m. Register for solo categories or join forces with others in the doubles and relay team formats.

Experience the scenery of Ayrshire in this 40 mile ultra marathon or relay from Glenbuck Loch to Ayr. Enjoy a supported point to point route with regular checkpoints and bag transport services.

Experience a scenic 22.4 mile circular walk through the Trossachs starting from Callander. This LDWA challenge event circles Loch Venachar and offers spectacular views of Ben Ledi and the surrounding Scottish crags.

Trail races at Dalkeith Country Park in September 2026 cover distances from a family 1 mile to a 32.5 mile ultra. Courses use woodland and estate paths, live chip timing is provided, canicross is allowed and on site parking is available.

October 2026

Experience a 57 mile journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh following historic canal towpaths and city landmarks. This flat and fast paced ultra marathon features live GPS tracking and full checkpoint support for up to 750 participants.

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Run through Scottish history at the William Wallace Running Festival. Choose between a fast, flat 10km past Stirling Bridge or a family-friendly 1 mile fun run. Both events start and finish at Stirling Cricket Club on 10 October 2026.

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A challenging hill race in the Ochils, starting and finishing in Alva Glen. The 14.6 km route visits several summits, including Ben Cleuch. Entry is affordable, with prizes for top finishers and veterans.

Join the Halloween themed Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail on 31 October for a fun, chilli pepper shaped route into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and sweeping views. All finishers get a snood and a bespoke medal.

Run a scenic half marathon on Halloween through the woodland and coastal paths of Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve. The event supports the local RNLI, and finishers get a medal and post-race refreshments. With about 300 participants,..

November 2026

A multi-terrain ultra around the Tweed Valley based at Glentress Peel Visitor Centre in mid-November. Two route options, 65 km and 50 km, follow forest trails, riverside paths and open moorland with marked routes and aid stations.

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Part of the South By Five series, this is a free 5km run in Glasgow's Linn Park. It's one of six park events over 12 weeks, with the goal of completing five to finish the series. Entry supports local community and charity projects.

Experience off road trail runs through the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill. With 10km and 5km routes plus a festive 1.2km fun run, participants enjoy marked courses and post race refreshments.

Run a free 5 km in Glasgow's Rouken Glen park as part of the South By Five series. Your participation supports the Acorn Trails Community Fund and a local animal charity. Join for a community focused run and an optional park clean up.

December 2026

Experience a 17.50 km mountain run through the Southern Galloway mountains. This circular race features 800 meters of ascent and supports the Galloway Mountain Rescue Team.

South By Five is a free 5 km park run series in Glasgow. The Pollok Park event is one of six races held over 12 weeks. Participants can run single events or aim to complete the series.

January 2027

This is a single 5km event in Bellahouston Park, part of the wider South By Five series visiting six Glasgow parks. Entry is free but includes a mandatory donation to a community fund. Runners can join just this race or aim to complete the..

Experience a trail running festival at Vogrie Country Park featuring multiple distances from a 1.6km fun run to a half marathon through woodlands and the scenic Tyne Valley.

The South By Five series brings a free 5km run to Queens Park in Glasgow. This is a single event in a 12-week series visiting six parks. Entry requires a community donation, with support for a local animal charity.

March 2027

Run through the 642 acre Culzean Castle estate in Ayrshire featuring coastal cliffs and woodland trails. Choose between 5km, 10km, or half marathon distances at this dog friendly event with live chip timing.