East Kilbride
Trail Running Calendar near East Kilbride 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near East Kilbride for 2026-2027! We've gathered 37 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Guided 8 km headtorch trail run from Milngavie Train Station along local trails including the Clyde Coastal path and West Highland Way with qualified guides.
Chip timed 5 km, 10 km and half marathon at Balloch Castle Country Park with medals, hydration stations and marshals on course.
A chip-timed 5k, 10k and half marathon at Kinneil Estate near Bo' Ness with measured courses, finishers medals, hydration stations and free race photos after the event.
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 hill race on Tinto Hill organised by Carnethy Hill Running Club on 31 October 2026, featuring a 7 km senior course with 460 m ascent and a separate junior 2 km race.
November 2026
Inaugural Antonine Trail 10k in Twechar on 1 Nov 2026 follows much of the original undulating ATRX course with multiple climbs, chip timing and a 150 runner limit.
A roughly 5 mile trail race around Kippen starting from the sports field, with limited Race HQ facilities, trophies for top finishers and a post-race cake and coffee.
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.
December 2026
Festive 5k at Chatelherault Country Park on 6 December 2026 with a Santa costume and medal included; open to ages five and up, family tickets available.
A 5 km community race at Pollok Park on 13 December 2026, part of a six‑park South By Five series with free entry and a required community donation.
January 2027
A 5 km park event at Bellahouston Park on 3 Jan 2027, part of a six park series, free entry with a required community donation and limited places.
ACORN South By Five Queens Park is a 5 km park race on 17 January 2027 organised by Acorn Trails; entry is free with a required donation and limited places.
A chip timed trail 10 km in Buchlyvie on 30 January 2027, limited to 300 runners, out-and-back on an old railway track with aid and marshals on course.
February 2027
Seven hour looped trail event at Callander Park, Falkirk with solo and relay options on a 4.14 mile course and a 1 km final hour option.
Trail races at Devilla Forest near Tulliallan on 14 February 2027 offering 15k and 5k routes, chip timing, medals and age-category prizes.
April 2027
Backyard Ultra at Beecraigs Country Park on 24 April 2027: repeat a 4.167-mile loop hourly until one runner completes a solo lap; camping and basic facilities provided.