Trail Running calendar near East Kilbride 2025-2026

Ladybank Nuts Trail Race is a small, friendly event for all abilities held at Annsmuir Woods, Ladybank, Fife (Race HQ: Ladybank Youth Club, Beeches, KY15 7LR). The course is about 4 miles, run as two flat laps on woodland trails and grass paths, which can get muddy in wet weather; trail shoes are ad..

Jedburgh Three Peaks ultramarathon is a 38-mile trail race in Jedburgh, Scotland (TD8 6JQ), run with the Jedburgh Running Festival. It offers an ultra and a four-leg relay (10, 7, 11, 10 miles) and is known for a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. The course is fully route-marked with checkpoints at 1..

ACORN Duncan Macfarlane Race, known as The Dunky, is a 7.5km trail event held at Mugdock Country Park near Milngavie, just north of Glasgow. The two-lap course weaves through woodland and along the water, passing two castles, a loch, and a World War II anti-aircraft emplacement, with the autumn scen..

Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail Race is scheduled for 1 November 2025 in Auchterarder. The event is organised by Five Star Events and covers a 10K trail route that starts in the town and moves into the foothills of the Ochil Hills. The course uses a variety of surfaces and includes forest trails, ste..

Tinto Hill Race is a Carnethy Hill Running Club event near Thankerton, Biggar, Scotland, starting at the foot of Tinto Hill. The senior race covers about 4.4 miles with around 1,500 feet of ascent, run on an unmarked course over ground above 2,000 feet. Summit conditions can be variable, and runners..

Glen Ogle 33 Ultra Marathon is a 33-mileish trail race from Killin to Strathyre in Perthshire, Scotland, following parts of cycle route No 7 and the Rob Roy Way, and serves as an end-of-year challenge for newcomers or veterans. Runners pass Killin, the Falls of Dochert, then climb into the hills bef..

Bridge of Orchy 10k is a 10-kilometre multi-terrain race in Bridge of Orchy, Scotland, set along the scenic West Highland Way. The course begins at the bridge with a demanding 2 km climb to Loch Tulla, then a fast road section from Inveroran Hotel to the turning point at Victoria car park, before re..

Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival takes place in Tayport, Scotland, with the Larick Centre as the hub and a start from the grassy field beside Links Road North. The event offers a mixed-terrain programme: a half marathon, 10km, 5km, plus a 5km juniors (11-15) and a 1.2km Tayport..

The John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra Marathon is a night-time trail event on Scotland's John Muir Way, along the Golf Coast in East Lothian. Runners cover as much ground as possible in six hours by looping a well-marked 5km off-road circuit, with solo and team-relay options. The loop passes a tented ba..

The Tweed Valley Ultra is a multi-terrain ultra running event held in the scenic Tweed Valley, near Peebles, Scotland. It offers two distance options: 50km and 65km, both starting and finishing at the Glentress Peel Visitor Centre. The course features rolling hills, woodlands, and riverside trails,..

Borders 8-hour Challenge (NU Limits Running) is an eight-hour endurance trail event at Rock UK Whithaugh Park, near Newcastle upon Tyne. Runners tackle as many 4.366-mile laps on Borders Forest Park trails, with about 480 feet of ascent per lap. An electronic wristband times each lap via Basecamp ti..

Scurry Events presents the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Trail Runs 2025 in Edinburgh, with 10km, 5km trail routes and a 1.2km Festive Fun Run. The courses start at the Hermitage of Braid house and follow a single lap over Blackford Hill, offering challenging off-road sections. The atmospher..

The Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Trail Runs (10km and 5km) plus a 1.2km Festive Fun Run take place at Hermitage of Braid House in Edinburgh. The 1‑lap, mixed‑terrain courses traverse the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill nature reserve, with views across the city and the Forth; the 10km..

The Tufty Trail Race is a roughly 5-mile trail run organized by Falkland Trail Runners. Held on Falkland Estate, the route starts near Strathmiglo Village Hall and climbs toward the Lomonds, with a loop through Drumdreel woods and a fast downhill finish. Runners traverse forest trails and scenic pat..

Glamis Castle Festive Trail Runs invite runners to a festive, family-friendly experience on the private grounds of Glamis Castle in Angus, Scotland. Distances include a Festive Family 1 mile (adult guardian runs for free) and 5- and 10-mile trail runs, with routes set through stunning woodland and p..

Located at Muirfad Farm, Palnure, Newton Stewart, Cairnsmore Hill Race is a 17.5 km circular route through the Southern Galloway mountains. The course climbs steeply from Knocktim through the Door of Cairnsmore, then along the Knee of Cairnsmore to the Cairnsmore of Fleet trig, before a long descent..

The Santa & Elf Dash 2025 is a festive trail run held at Cammo Nature Reserve in north-west Edinburgh on Sunday 21 December 2025. The route follows riverside paths, open fields, and passes historic landmarks. The course includes narrow paths, steps, and small wooden bridges; it may be muddy or..

ACORN South By Five - Bellahouston Park is the Bellahouston Park leg of Acorn Trails’ South By Five series, a 5km run held across six Glasgow parks over 12 weeks. The Bellahouston race is part of the circuit, with options to enter individual events or the full series; five of six races must be compl..

Vogrie Country Park (Tyne Valley) hosts Scurry Events’ Vogrie Tyne Valley running event on 18 January 2026. The program offers three races: a 10km, a 5km trail run, and a 1.6km family fun run. The trail routes are clearly marked and marshaled, providing a mix of terrain through the park’s estate pat..

The Ardgartan Trail Race is a challenging 21-mile foot race held at Ardgartan Forest Park in Arrochar, Scotland. The course is approximately 90% off-road, featuring a loop around the Ardgartan Peninsula with a mix of tarmac, forestry trails, and an open hill section leading to Lochgoilhead. Runners..