Falkirk
Trail Running Calendar near Falkirk 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Falkirk for 2026-2027! We've gathered 57 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A Halloween-themed 10K trail in Auchterarder through the Ochil Hills with varied terrain, goody bag, medals and age-category prizes; online entry, age 16 and over.
Scenic chip timed half marathon near South Queensferry on woodland and coastal trails, with finisher medal and proceeds supporting South Queensferry RNLI.
A 12 hour night trail challenge at Dalkeith Country Park where runners complete repeated 5km loops solo or in teams; entries are closed.
A hill race on Tinto Hill organised by Carnethy Hill Running Club on 31 October 2026, featuring a 7 km senior course with 460 m ascent and a separate junior 2 km race.
November 2026
Inaugural Kirkintilloch Olympians Antonine Trail 10 km on 1 Nov 2026, starting and finishing in Twechar on a mostly original ATRX route with notable climbs and a wooded finish.
A roughly 5 mile trail race around Kippen starting from the sports field, with limited Race HQ facilities, trophies for top finishers and a post-race cake and coffee.
A guided night trail run of about 6 km from Milngavie Train Station on local paths with qualified guides; headtorch and trail shoes are required.
Short Course Cross Country Championships on 7 November 2026 at Kirkcaldy High School with ProTay managing race pack fulfilment and timing alongside scottishathletics.
A trail race of about 5 miles around Falkland Estate, starting near Strathmiglo Village Hall with forest loops in Drumdreel woods and age category prizes.
Up and Running Events holds measured, chip timed 5k, 10k and half marathon races at Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, with hydration stations, marshals and goody bags.
Evening 8 km headtorch trail run from Milngavie Train Station exploring local paths including the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way with a qualified guide.
Inaugural Kilpatrick Hills half marathon on 14 November 2026 featuring single-track trails and forestry roads, limited to 50 places and listed as closed.
A single event 5 km park race at Linn Park on 15 November 2026, part of the six-park South By Five series. Entry is free but includes a mandatory donation.
A guided 10 km trail run in Milngavie on local paths including the Clyde Coastal path and West Highland Way, led by qualified first aid trained guides.
A 14.6 km hill race in the Ochils with 966 m ascent, summit checkpoints including The Nebit, a 300 runner limit, and mandatory safety kit.
Trail runs at Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill with 10 km, 5 km and a 1.2 km festive fun run supporting a local school and the reserve.
A 5 km park run at Rouken Glen on 29 Nov 2026, part of the six park South By Five series; free entry with a mandatory minimum donation and limited places.
December 2026
Trail races along the West Lothian Shale Trail on 6 December 2026 offering distances from 9 km to a GPS tracked 50 km with checkpoint support and medals.
Festive 5k at Chatelherault Country Park on 6 December 2026 with a Santa costume and medal included; open to ages five and up, family tickets available.