East Kilbride
Trail Running Calendar near East Kilbride 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near East Kilbride for 2026-2027! We've gathered 36 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Social guided trail run of about 10 km from Milngavie Train Station along local trails including the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way, guided and insured with limited places.
A 33 km hill race across the Ochil Hills with summit controls, mandatory mountain kit and bus transfer to the remote start.
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 Ochils Mou..
Trail running festival at Devilla Forest with one‑lap half marathon, 10km, 5km and a 1.5km family fun run based at Tulliallan police college.
A community 5 mile off-road run along canal tow-paths and a loop of Possil Marsh, organised by Springburn Harriers. Entry limited to 200, fee £10, registration at the Leisuredrome; results published within 24 hours.
Guided 10 km trail run to Doughnot Hill and Lang Crags near Dumbarton with mixed terrain, mandatory head torch and trail shoes, social run not a race.
Inflatable 5K Glasgow on 29 August 2026 is a looped inflatable obstacle course with distance options from 2.5k to 15k and family-friendly facilities.
Aberfoyle Trail Run 2026 includes a scenic 10k on mixed trails and a flat 1k for primary school children, both fully marked and electronically timed. Proceeds support Aberfoyle Primary School and local community groups.
September 2026
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.
Functional fitness event in Livingston on 06 September 2026 combining ten strength Xercises with repeated runs, available for solo competitors, doubles and five-person relay teams.
A 40 miles ultra marathon from Glenbuck Loch to Riverside Stadium with relay team options, checkpoint aid, water stations and a 10 hour time limit.
Trail race at Hermitage Academy, Helensburgh on varied trails with four climbs and a long downhill finish, limited to 200 places.
Trail ultras across the Ochil Hills offering 30 miles, 50 miles and a limited 100 miles event with marked routes, checkpoints, chip timing and GPS tracking.
October 2026
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.
Mud Madness at Chatelherault on 4 October 2026 features a 1 km kids mud run and a 5 km family mud run with obstacles and water hazards.
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.