Trail Running calendar near Gorebridge 2026-2027

Take on the British Championship Hill Race at the Alva Games in Scotland. A short 2.5 km course climbs 365 m through steep slopes, gorse and muddy gullies, with junior and senior categories for a proper hill running test.

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

A multi-terrain festival centred on a 15 km race with significant climbs and a long downhill finish, plus junior loops and a tots dash, organised under UK Athletics rules with open and local prize categories.

A weekend of trail races at Whitelee Wind Farm in July, offering 10K, half marathon, 50K ultra and a free junior mile, with an Event Village, on-site parking and water stations on course.

A 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia that uses the landform and surrounding countryside, with a one mile childrens fun run, way marked course, water station, bespoke medal and on site event village.

Trail races at Callendar House in Falkirk take place across parkland and woodland. Distances include 5km, 10km and a half marathon; the event is Canicross friendly and uses live chip-timing, with a medal and refreshments for finishers.

A mixed-terrain, just-under-12-mile urban orienteering run from the Hillend ski centre and Allermuir Hill down to Musselburgh harbour beach, featuring mandatory checkpoints, varied paths and a final stretch across sand to the finish.

Run 14 miles along the Northumberland coast from Beadnell to Alnmouth on 26 July 2026, mixing sand, road and trail and finishing on the beach. Limited places and a 3 hour 30 minute cut off for tide and safety mean book early.

A reverse 37 mile loop from Allendale through the North Pennines AONB with 4800 ft of ascent, self navigating route markers and GPX support. Solo and three person relay options are offered with checkpoints, tracking and event photos.

A one lap trail race around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026 covering about 5.5 miles. The event is open to runners aged 18 and over and features marked routes, first aid, refreshments and age and team prizes.

A trail running event at the University of Stirling with five route choices from 5 km to 50 km. Routes use forest, fell and open trails around the Ochil Hills and include outposts with snacks and self-serve water.

A trail running festival at Tulliallan castle grounds with marked, marshalled off road routes across multiple distances, including a 1.5 km family run. Organised by Scurry Events, finishers receive a medal and some proceeds support local ch..

Test yourself on the Falstone Falcon, a classic Northumberland fell race: 5.8 km with around 300 m of climb over rugged moorland. No pre entry needed, just turn up for £2 and race under FRA permit.

A long fell race across the Ochil Hills from Glen Devon to Stirling University, visiting multiple summit controls. The route includes two marked sections, mandatory navigation kit, and pre entry or limited on the day entry.

The Run the Borders will take place in Melrose from Saturday 22 August 2026 to Sunday 23 August 2026. You can run between 50 and 109 kilometers.

Chase summer evenings in Edinburgh with the Sundowner 5K Series, a relaxed yet competitive run across three scenic city parks. Enjoy chip timed racing, lively warm ups and post race photos as you test your speed over 5K or the full series.

Join the Eyemouth Twilight 5k on 28 August 2026 for a chip timed coastal evening run with medals for finishers. Family friendly Scott's Mini Fun Runs, goodie bags and Giacopazzi's Gelato at the finish make it a fun seaside outing.

A 53 mile point to point trail ultramarathon on the southern West Highland Way from Milngavie to Tyndrum, with live chip timing, extensive finish facilities and specific entry and kit requirements for runners aged 20 and over.

Join this lively fell race at Bellingham Showfield as part of the country show, tackling 4 miles with 600 ft of climb across classic Northumberland terrain. No pre entry required; runners aged 16 and over can sign up on the day.

A trail running event at Kielder Castle on 5 September 2026 offering five route distances from 5 km to 52 km across forest trails with varied elevation. Camping, marked and timed courses, outposts and a plastic free policy are included.