Trail Running calendar near Edinburgh Old Town 2026-2027

A 22.4 mile circular challenge around Loch Venachar starting and finishing at Kirk Hall in Callander. The route gains about 1020 m and passes checkpoints at Bochastle, Brig o'Turk and a control near the 19.1 mile point.

Beast Race is a 10 km obstacle course in Banchory, Scotland on 12 September 2026, featuring hill climbs, water obstacles, island crossings and heavy mud. Regular entry is sold out and entry is currently by charity or corporate code only.

A 30K run in North Berwick with solo and three-person relay options, plus a scenic 10K circular walk. Chip timing, medals and event t-shirts are provided, and part of the proceeds support Scottish Veterans Residences.

A running festival at Glamis Castle offering 1 mile, 5k and 10k routes to run or walk in support of Maggie's Dundee. Registration is £30 and entrants receive a t shirt and finishers medal.

A 50 km ultra from Wooler through the Cheviot Hills on 19 September 2026 using a digital GPS route with an 11 hour limit. Aid stations, medical cover, GPS tracker and a finisher medal are provided; entries are limited and age 18 plus.

A varied-terrain 10 km race in Arrochar, Argyll on 19 Sep 2026 with chip timing, a finisher medal, and prize categories including local and veteran awards. The route mixes forestry roads, woodland paths and a lakeside pavement with views of..

A 11.7 km Category BM fell race at Thropton Showfield in Coquetdale, held during the Thropton country show. Entry on the day only with modest fees, teams of three allowed, and proceeds support Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue.

A trail ultra across the Ochil Hills offering 30 mile, 50 mile and a limited 100 mile option. Marked routes include checkpoints with water, GPS tracking and chip timing, with medals for all finishers.

The Pilgrims' Ultra is a trail running series on the historic St Oswald's Way in Northumberland. Runners can choose from 50 km, 100 km, and 100 mile distances, starting on Holy Island. The event includes GPS tracking, a T-shirt, and a medal..

A 30 km hill race from Traquair House to Broughton Ales across the Scottish Borders with roughly 1500 m of ascent. The route uses hill tracks and open heather, has eight marshalled checkpoints and requires mandatory emergency kit.

Trail running festival at Dalkeith Country Park near Edinburgh offering distances from a family mile to an ultra marathon. Courses use woodland trails, firm paths and grassy sections, and one well controlled dog per runner is allowed.

Trail races at Floors Castle near Kelso offering 10km, 5km and a Junior 3km on hard packed gravel through gardens and ancient woodlands. The race village sits on the main lawn and entry includes estate access.

Mud Madness at Chatelherault Country Park mixes mud, obstacles and water hazards with dedicated children and family routes; registration includes a t shirt and finishers receive a medal, water and a snack.

A 57 miles point to point ultramarathon from Glasgow to Edinburgh along canals and towpaths with live GPS tracking, mandatory kit and qualifying entry criteria. The event uses enforced checkpoint and overall cut off time.

A 70 km circular mixed terrain ultra in and around historic Stirling, offered as solo entries or team relays of three or six, with aid stations, GPS live tracking and an overall 14 hour cut off.

A trail running festival in Aberfoyle on 10 October 2026 that marks its third edition, featuring the returning half marathon and a 63 km ultra across multiple race options.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. The A B route features shuttle transport, staggered group starts, live chip timing and onsite bag drop, and supports a local children's charit..

An annual charity 10k trail at Eglinton Park on 11 October 2026, organised by Fit Ayrshire Dads to benefit Release Ayrshire. The fully marked course welcomes walkers and finishers receive bling and home baking.

The Up and Running Events - Chatelherault Country Park will take place in Ferniegair on Saturday 17 October 2026. You can run between 6 and 20 kilometers.

An eight-hour looped trail event at Tentsmuir Forest where runners complete 4.366 mile laps to accumulate distance. Laps are timed by wrist tags; 3 laps equal a half marathon, 6 a full marathon and 7 or more an ultramarathon.