Edinburgh
Trail Running Calendar near Edinburgh 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Edinburgh for 2026-2027! We've gathered 42 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Three evening 5K races around Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park in Edinburgh with chip timing, medals and category prizes; single and series entry options available.
A 30K run in North Berwick with solo and three person relay options plus a scenic 10K walk, chip timing and fundraising for Scottish Veterans Residences.
A 5 km trail race at Letham Glen on 13 September 2026 with medals for all finishers, overall and local prizes, on-site facilities and a £10 entry fee.
A beach out and back about 5k on Pettycur Sands with dog running categories, capped at 100 entries and prizes across age and multi dog classes.
A 30 km hill race with 1600 m ascent from Traquair House to Broughton Ales, run under SHR rules with mandatory emergency kit and limited pre entry.
A timed track run at Meadowmill where entrants run as many laps as possible to a participant-curated soundtrack, supporting The Junction with cake, junior races and community activities.
October 2026
A pre-entry coastal trail race in Aberdour on 04 Oct 2026, about 4 miles out-and-back along the Fife Coastal Path with medals for all finishers and age-category prizes.
A 10 mile hill race near Haswellsykes on 10 October 2026 with 2230 ft of ascent, organised by Carnethy as part of the Manor Sheepdog Trial.
Community charity run and walk in Inverleith Park, Edinburgh on 11 October 2026 offering 10 km, 5 km and accessible 2 km family routes.
A 14.6 km hill race with 966 m of ascent through Ochils Woodland Park, visiting Andrew Gannel Hill, Ben Cleuch, Ben Ever and The Nebit, with registration at Alva Scout Hall and prizes for top finishers and age categories.
Scenic trail half marathon around Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve near Edinburgh, featuring wooded trails, river paths, chip timing and charity support for the RNLI.
A 12-hour night trail challenge at Dalkeith Country Park: complete as many 5 km loops as possible solo or in teams of two or four on marked woodland routes.
November 2026
A six hour night event where solo runners or teams of up to three complete as many laps as possible on a well marked 5 km off road loop with a tented base, music and lights.
Short Course Cross Country Championships on 7 November 2026 at Kirkcaldy High School with ProTay managing race pack fulfilment and timing alongside scottishathletics.
Approximately 5 miles of trails around Falkland Estate with forest loops, age-category prizes, a race memento and a £14 entry fee; limited to 100 places.