Trail Running calendar near Edinburgh 2025-2026

Join the EpicTrails Halloween 10 km guided trail run around Carbeth and Craigallian Woods on 30 October. This social outing leaves no one behind, fancy dress is optional and a prize awaits the best costume. Bring trail shoes and a torch.

The Wooler Trail Races, held in Wooler, Northumberland, offer runners a challenging experience in the heart of Northumberland National Park. Participants can choose between a trail marathon and a half marathon, with an option to complete bo..

Glen Ogle 33 is a scenic ultramarathon in Perthshire covering about 33 miles and 3,000 ft of ascent between Killin and Strathyre. Expect rugged trails, the Glen Ogle Viaduct and the Falls of Dochert for a true Scottish highland test.

Enjoy the Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail on 1 November 2025, a scenic route into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, climbs and stream crossings. Run, jog or walk at your own pace and collect a bespoke medal and snood at the finish.

Tinto Hill Race is a scenic, stiff hill challenge: 4.4 miles with about 1500 feet of ascent over wild, partly unmarked ground above 2000 feet. A marked junior race on lower slopes welcomes under 16s with on the day registration.

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 Inverora..

Seven cross country races across the Scottish Borders from November to March, with junior and senior events at each venue. Join the series for a full season of mud, camaraderie and competition with chip fitted bibs mailed before race one.

Join the Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival for scenic mixed terrain races with half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.2 km family fun run. Marshalled routes, finishers medals and a charity fun run make it perfect for runners..

Join EpicTrails 6km, a friendly night trail run from Milngavie led by an experienced guide. Bring trail shoes and a headtorch and enjoy a social, regrouping pace along scenic coastal and West Highland Way paths.

Run through the night along the John Muir Way at Balgone Estate, completing as many 5 km loops as you can in a six hour challenge. Solo and three person team relay options, with a lively basecamp offering food, music and fire pits.

Maggie's Chase on 9 November 2025 offers 5 km and 10 km scenic trail races around Kinnaird Village with manual timing and volunteer support. Enjoy post race refreshments and prizes for top finishers.

Join EpicTrails 8 km in Milngavie on 13 November 2025 for a guided, headtorch social run along scenic sections of the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way. Groups are small and friendly so all paces are welcome.

Join the AROS weekend relay at Craigmillar Castle Park on Saturday 15 November, where teams of two each run two distinct 2.5 km forest and parkland legs. Fast, social and perfect for clubs or solo runners.

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 cour..

Explore local trails by head torch on a guided 10 km night run from Milngavie, winding along the Clyde Coastal Path and parts of the West Highland Way. This friendly social run is led by an experienced guide who keeps the group together and..

Push your limits on scenic trail loops at the Borders 8 hour Challenge at Rock UK Whithaugh Park as you race to complete as many 4.366 mile laps as possible in eight hours. Electronic timing records each lap and finishers earn a prize.

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..

Join the Hermitage Trail Runs on 23 Nov 2025 at Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill, featuring 10km, 5km and a festive 1.2km fun run for kids. Enjoy scenic off road laps, post race treats and a race memento while supporting local charitie..

Join the Tufty Trail Race around scenic Falkland Estate, a compact 5 mile trail with climbs toward the Lomonds and a leafy loop through Drumdreel woods. Expect a lively downhill finish and a keepsake memento for all finishers.

Take on the SCOTT Sports Winter Cheviot Goat, a tough winter ultra across the wild Cheviot hills of Northumberland covering about 55 miles. Expect a changeable course, GPS tracking, a 24 hour time limit and camping by HQ for a proper weeken..