East Kilbride
Trail Running Calendar near East Kilbride 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near East Kilbride for 2026-2027! We've gathered 42 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Social guided trail run of about 6 km from Milngavie Train Station on local paths including the Clyde Coastal path and West Highland Way; headtorch and trail shoes required.
3 Oct 2026 OCR at Wheatrig Farm featuring a 3km with about 25 obstacles and a 400m sprint with 12 obstacles; youth and competitive divisions, limited entries.
Family mud runs at Chatelherault Country Park on 4 October 2026, featuring a 1 km children’s course and a 5 km family course with water hazards and obstacles.
An evening social trail run of about 8 km from Milngavie Train Station along the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way, led by qualified guides; trail shoes and a headtorch are required.
A trail running festival in Aberfoyle on 10 October 2026 that marks its third edition, featuring the returning half marathon and a 63 km ultra across multiple race options.
A charity 10k trail run at Eglinton Park on 11 October 2026 supporting Release Ayrshire, with an entry fee of £15 and walkers welcome.
A guided social trail run of about 10 km from Milngavie Train Station along local routes including the Clyde Coastal path and West Highland Way, with mandatory head torch.
Chip timed 6k, 10k, 16k and 20k races at Chatelherault Country Park near Hamilton, with measured courses, medals, hydration stations and on-course marshals.
A guided 8 km night trail run from Milngavie Train Station exploring the Clyde Coastal path and West Highland Way with a qualified guide and mandatory headtorch.
Chip timed 5k, 10k and half marathon at Balloch Castle Country Park with measured course, medals, hydration and on-course marshals.
A 7.5 km two-lap trail race in Mugdock Country Park that commemorates Duncan Macfarlane and supports the Woodland Trust and the Chris Smith Memorial Fund.
A 4.4 mile A category hill race on Tinto Hill with 1500 feet of ascent, online entry only, minimum age 16 and mandatory hill safety kit.
November 2026
Inaugural Antonine Trail 10k in Twechar follows much of the original ATRX course with varied hills, chip timing, limited to 150 runners and prizes for top finishers.
Inaugural Kilpatrick Hills half marathon on 14 November 2026 featuring single-track trails and forestry roads, limited to 50 places and listed as closed.
A single event 5 km park race at Linn Park on 15 November 2026, part of the six-park South By Five series. Entry is free but includes a mandatory donation.
A 5 km park run at Rouken Glen on 29 Nov 2026, part of the six park South By Five series; free entry with a mandatory minimum donation and limited places.