Trail Running calendar near Dunfermline 2026-2027

A medieval trail running festival at Carron Valley on 5 September, with a half marathon, kids run and a five hour multi-lap siege. The course circles a village hub and finishes under torchlight with live music and costume prizes.

Mud, water and obstacles in Fife/Kinross on 5 September 2026 with 10 km, 5 km and a 3 km kids course plus free parking and photos.

MacTuffX Livingston on 6 September 2026 combines 10 Xercises with repeated 400m or 800m runs and offers Solo, Doubles, Relay and a LITE weight division.

An hour-long hill loop on Corstorphine Hill where runners complete as many 1 km laps as possible; Scottish Athletics licensed, open to over 18s with 200 places.

A summer evening 5K series in Edinburgh across Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park with chip timing, finishers' medals and entry options of £12 per race or £30 for all three.

A 40 mile ultra from Glenbuck Loch to Riverside Stadium in Ayr on 12 Sep 2026, featuring water stations, 10 mile checkpoints with food and drop-bag support. Relay teams of 2 or 3 split the route into 17, 14 and 9 mile sections.

A 22.4 mile circular LDWA challenge around Loch Venachar with 1020 m ascent near Callander on 12 September 2026.

A running festival at Crathes Castle on 12 September 2026 featuring a Half Marathon, 5 km and 1.5 km kids race, organised by the National Trust for Scotland.

A 10 km obstacle course near Banchory on 12 September 2026 featuring hill climbs, water obstacles, mud and island crossings; charity entry codes are available.

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 offering 1 mile, 5k and 10k route options for running or walking in support of Maggie's charity; registration costs £30.

A 50K trail ultra around Wooler in the Cheviot Hills on 19 September 2026, featuring GPS navigation, varied terrain and an 11-hour course limit.

A varied-terrain 10 km race in Arrochar, Argyll on 19 Sep 2026 with chip timing, a finisher medal, and prize categories including local and veteran awards. The route mixes forestry roads, woodland paths and a lakeside pavement with views of..

A 11.7 km Category BM fell race at Thropton Showfield in Coquetdale, held during the Thropton country show. Entry on the day only with modest fees, teams of three allowed, and proceeds support Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue.

A 26.2 miles loop marathon in the Cairngorms National Park on 20 September 2026, mostly on trail with varied terrain around Kingussie. Entry includes a finisher's medal, T-shirt and post-race food; fee £89.99 and places limited.

Tom's Cairn Trail Races is a community organised fundraiser in Finzean on 20 September 2026 featuring trail races across estate woods and the cairn. The event includes local refreshments, a piper and live music.

Charity 5K and 10K through woodland trails around Maggies Pond at Maggie's Forth Valley in Larbert, with fundraising pages and a suggested £100 sponsorship target.

Trail ultras across the Ochil Hills with 30 and 50 mile options plus a limited 100 mile event. Marked routes, chip timing, GPS tracking, checkpoints with water and drop-bag support; finishers receive medals and category prizes.

The Pilgrims' Ultra is a trail running series on the historic St Oswald's Way in Northumberland. Runners can choose from 50 km, 100 km, and 100 mile distances, starting on Holy Island. The event includes GPS tracking, a T-shirt, and a medal..

A 30 km hill race from Traquair House to Broughton Ales across the Scottish Borders with roughly 1500 m of ascent. The route uses hill tracks and open heather, has eight marshalled checkpoints and requires mandatory emergency kit.