Trail Running calendar near East Kilbride 2026-2027

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

A multi-terrain festival centred on a 15 km race with significant climbs and a long downhill finish, plus junior loops and a tots dash, organised under UK Athletics rules with open and local prize categories.

A weekend of trail races at Whitelee Wind Farm in July, offering 10K, half marathon, 50K ultra and a free junior mile, with an Event Village, on-site parking and water stations on course.

Trail races at Callendar House in Falkirk take place across parkland and woodland. Distances include 5km, 10km and a half marathon; the event is Canicross friendly and uses live chip-timing, with a medal and refreshments for finishers.

A mixed-terrain, just-under-12-mile urban orienteering run from the Hillend ski centre and Allermuir Hill down to Musselburgh harbour beach, featuring mandatory checkpoints, varied paths and a final stretch across sand to the finish.

A one lap trail race around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026 covering about 5.5 miles. The event is open to runners aged 18 and over and features marked routes, first aid, refreshments and age and team prizes.

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

A 215 miles coast to coast ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath, with 12 checkpoints, a 100 hour cut off and strict qualifying and mandatory kit requirements. Entry is by application only.

A trail running event at the University of Stirling with five route choices from 5 km to 50 km. Routes use forest, fell and open trails around the Ochil Hills and include outposts with snacks and self-serve water.

A trail running festival at Tulliallan castle grounds with marked, marshalled off road routes across multiple distances, including a 1.5 km family run. Organised by Scurry Events, finishers receive a medal and some proceeds support local ch..

Test yourself on the Falstone Falcon, a classic Northumberland fell race: 5.8 km with around 300 m of climb over rugged moorland. No pre entry needed, just turn up for £2 and race under FRA permit.

A long fell race across the Ochil Hills from Glen Devon to Stirling University, visiting multiple summit controls. The route includes two marked sections, mandatory navigation kit, and pre entry or limited on the day entry.

Celebrate 10 years of the Dunoon Ultra Marathon in the Scottish Highlands. Choose between a challenging solo ultra or a team relay on stunning, fully-marked trail routes. All finishers receive a medal, race bag, and post race refreshments.

Run the Borders is a 109 km loop on the Borders Abbey Way passing four ruined abbeys and historic towns. Options include a 50K, the full 109 km and a four person relay on mixed tarmac, trails and riverbanks.

Run a relaxed 5K series across Edinburgh's green spaces this summer. Choose one race or all three, with chip timing and a finisher's medal. Prizes are awarded for fastest runners and most improved across the series.

A point-to-point 53 mile (85 km) waymarked trail ultramarathon along the southern West Highland Way through Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park from Milngavie to Tyndrum on 29 August 2026. Mandatory kit and qualifying entry criteria a..

A 43 km, four-stage relay around the hills beside Glen Lednock, starting and finishing in Comrie village. Total ascent 1,733 m, with two rough mountain legs and two trail-style legs and varied course marking.

A trail running event at Kielder Castle on 5 September 2026 offering five route distances from 5 km to 52 km across forest trails with varied elevation. Camping, marked and timed courses, outposts and a plastic free policy are included.

A 40 mile annual ultra-marathon along the River Ayr Way, held in September as part of the Scottish Ultra Marathon series. The route follows a 44 mile source to sea path with waymarking, route maps, and a temporary diversion at Wellflat Bank..

A 30K run in North Berwick with solo and three person relay options, 640 m ascent, chip timing and marshals. A separate 10K circular walk supports Scottish Veterans Residences.