Trail Running calendar near East Linton 2026-2027

Experience a premier trail running weekend in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Choose from multiple distances ranging from 7km to a 58km ultra, complemented by live music, yoga, and outdoor cinema at historic Blair Castle.

A mainly offroad walking event from Peebles offering *27.6 miles* or *16.4 miles* routes with large climbs above the Tweed Valley and a finish in Peebles with hot food available.

Trail runs at Druridge Bay Country Park in Morpeth offering 5 km and 10 km courses over paths, trails and beach. The event is canicross friendly and supports HospiceCare North Northumberland.

A 16 km unmarked hill race in the Lowther Hills with 1200 m of climb, limited to 200 runners. Competitors must carry mandatory kit, bring a refillable cup for water stations, and be prepared to navigate open, pathless terrain.

A seaside 5 km out and back on West Sands, St Andrews with a one mile children's fun run and chip timing. Entry fees support RNLI and two local charities and finishers receive post race refreshments.

Glentress 8 Hour Challenge is an 8 hour running event at Glentress on 6 June 2026 organised by NU Limits Running. Registration for this edition closed on 3 March 2026.

A waymarked 100 km point to point trail along the Northumberland coast from Bamburgh to Tynemouth Priory. The event includes six feed stations, medical cover, runner tracking and a 24 hour cut off.

A Scottish Athletics affiliated *10 km* trail race in Killearn on 6 June 2026, run over mixed surfaces with about 310 ft of elevation. Entries include a technical t-shirt or vest and official bib transfers are allowed until 31 March 2026.

Obstacle races at Hopetoun Estate near Edinburgh on June 7, 2026 include Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km and Beast 21 km, plus a kids race. Participants can attempt a Trifecta in one day while Tough Mudder Scotland runs the same weekend.

A community trail run of approximately 10k at Palacerigg Country Park, raising funds for Freedom City Foundation. The undulating route uses single track and forest paths, includes a shuttle from Greenfaulds Station, and is open to participa..

A trail race of about 8.4 miles through the West Highland Way and Mugdock Country Park, chip timed and fully marshalled, with a 300 runner limit. Proceeds support the 20th Glasgow Scout Group and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

A supported three day ultra along the West Highland Way covering 96 miles and 4,312 m of ascent, with guided stages, luggage transfers and shared accommodation across different nights. Specific fitness and prior ultra experience are require..

A hill race in the Pentland Hills on 10 June 2026 with senior and junior routes. The senior course covers about 5.2 km with a 310 m climb and includes steep, heathered summit sections and marshalled tracks.

An evening two-lap race in Linn Park on Glasgow's south side, covering just under 8 km and featuring the park waterfall and historic Halfpenny Bridge. The event is manually timed, supports the Friends of Linn Park, and has limited entry.

A 60 km mountain ultra at Mar Lodge in the Cairngorms National Park on 13 June 2026 with 1006 m ascent. A 48 km short course option is available and entries are limited.

A mixed terrain mud obstacle event in Walton offering 10 miles, 10K, 6k and a junior 4k. The course includes technical obstacles, a 100 metre slip and slide and on-course water stations.

A five leg trail ultra from Kielder Castle totaling 170 miles, with solo, pair and quad entry options. The first four legs can be done in any order but the North leg must be completed last, and participants are tracked with support teams on..

Pretty Muddy Glasgow is a 5k obstacle event around Strathclyde Loch at Strathclyde Country Park. Waves start every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older, with funds raised for Cancer Research UK.

A 10.4 km hill race with 310 m of climb around East Linton on 13 June 2026, featuring a river wade and a steep rocky ascent with rope. Organised by Carnethy Hill Running Club, entries open online and on the day, fee £7.50.

A fell race at Steel Rigg car park in the North Pennines on 13 June 2026, featuring a 7.1 km course with 189 m climb. Entry is on the day for £5, and a 1.8 km junior race is held for 8 to 16 year olds.