Trail Running calendar near Edinburgh 2025-2026

Run the Borders is a challenging 109km ultramarathon held in the Scottish Borders, following the scenic Borders Abbey Way. The circular trail links historic towns including Melrose, Kelso, Jedburgh, Hawick, and Selkirk, passing four ruined abbeys: Melrose, Dryburgh, Kelso, and Jedburgh. The course f..

The Dunoon Ultra Marathon, held in Argyll, Scotland, is a challenging 48.6 km (30.2 miles) trail race featuring 981 meters of elevation gain. The course starts at Benmore Gardens and includes scenic loops through Pucks Glen, Glen Massan, Glenkin, and Bishop's Glen, offering stunning views of the Hol..

The Portobello Beach Race is a 4-mile running event held on the sand of Portobello Beach in Edinburgh, scheduled for August 24, 2025. The course starts below the registration area at Towerbank Primary School and follows the beach eastward to a marker near the pumping station, then returns along the..

The Eyemouth Twilight 5k Jog, Run, and Mini Fun Runs, sponsored by Giacopazzi's Gelato, is a community running event held in the scenic coastal village of Eyemouth, Scotland. Scheduled for August 29, 2025, the event features a certified 5k course verified by Scottish Athletics, incorporating Harbour..

The Simon Wake Comrie Hills Relay is a challenging 43-kilometer relay race held in Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland, featuring 1,733 meters of ascent over four stages. Starting and finishing in Comrie village, the course traverses the hills surrounding scenic Glen Lednock. Legs 2 and 3 involve rough mou..

The Kirkcaldy Parks Trail is a 5-mile trail race held within Dunnikier Park, Kirkcaldy, as part of the Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival. The course features a mix of grass, tarmac, gravel, soft trail, and field edges, winding through the park, surrounding woodland, and around a golf course. The even..

The 12th ERN LP Run, organized by the Edinburgh Running Network, takes place at Meadowmill Sports Centre near Tranent, Scotland. This unique track event challenges participants to run as many laps as possible within 33 minutes and 20 seconds, inspired by the speed of a 12” LP vinyl record. Runners s..

The Enchanted Ultra 50K is a challenging ultra-marathon held in the Cheviot Hills near Wooler, UK. This 50-kilometer race offers runners a unique adventure through ancient forests, bogs, and valleys steeped in myths and legends. Participants navigate a digital GPS route featuring iconic landmarks su..

The Glenmore 24 Trail Race is a challenging 12- or 24-hour trail running event held in the scenic Glenmore Forest near Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands. The course features a 4-mile loop starting at the Hayfield, winding through forest trails and passing Loch Morlich, offering a fully off-road exp..

The Cove & Kilcreggan 10K is an annual running and walking event held on the scenic peninsula around Cove and Kilcreggan, Scotland. The 10K course features mixed terrain, starting on flat roads and pavements before ascending a challenging forestry track with beautiful views of the Clyde Estuary. Aft..

The River Ayr Way Ultra Marathon is a 40-mile race held in Ayrshire, Scotland, showcasing some of the region's stunning scenery. Starting at Glenbuck Loch near Muirkirk and finishing at Riverside Stadium in Ayr, the course is mostly off-road with rural paths, some quiet road sections, and a tarmac f..

The Last Duel Trail Race, organized by Fife Athletic Club and Kirkcaldy Wizards, takes place in Cardenden Woods, Scotland, on September 14, 2025. This challenging off-road trail run covers approximately 5.7 miles, starting and finishing near Cardenden Primary School. The course features varied terra..

The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial is a prestigious annual fell running event held in the Lake District, with the 70th edition set for September 2025 at Side Farm, Patterdale. It features challenging mountain terrain and demanding courses that test navigation, stamina, and route choice. Th..

The Letham Glen Centenary 5K Trail Race, held in the scenic surroundings of Letham Glen, Leven, Fife, is a 5-kilometer trail run featuring undulating routes through trails and woodland paths. The event offers a friendly atmosphere with a focus on community spirit and respect for all participants and..

Tom’s Cairn 10K & 5K Trail Races take place in Finzean, Deeside, with both races starting and finishing at Birse and Feughside Parish Church. The 10K course features a challenging ascent of 239 meters to the summit of Tom’s Cairn, running through woodland trails and estate tracks within the scenic F..

The Run of the Mill is a challenging 14.6 km race with 966 meters of ascent, held in Alva Glen near the Ochils Woodland Park in Clackmannanshire, Scotland. The course starts and finishes at Alva Glen, passing through scenic footpaths to Tillicoultry and ascending several summits including Andrew Gan..

The Highland Fling Race is a 53-mile (85 km) ultra trail marathon held annually in Scotland, traversing the southern section of the iconic West Highland Way through Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. The point-to-point course runs from Milngavie near Glasgow to the Highland village of Tyndru..

The Arrochar 10k is a scenic and varied terrain race held in Arrochar, Argyll, Scotland. The 10-kilometer course features a mix of track, forest roads, and paths, including a significant hill offering views over Loch Long. Runners cross the A83 trunk road with marshals' guidance and finish alongside..

Pilgrims’ Ultra is an ultramarathon event held in Northumberland, starting from Holy Island. Organized by Cold Brew Events, it offers three race distances: 50k, 100k, and 100 miles, all following the scenic St Oswald’s Way route. The course showcases Northumberland’s diverse landscapes, including co..

The Anne Allan Trail Run is a charitable event held in memory of Anne Allan, a dedicated member of Alnwick Harriers, to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease. Taking place in the scenic Ingram Valley near Alnwick, Northumberland, the run features an approximately 9 km undulating circular course comb..