Trail Running calendar near Houston 2026-2027

A 15 km hill race around Dollar Glen and the Ochil Hills with multiple checkpoints and steep, mixed terrain. Entry has a small fee and mandatory navigation and waterproof kit.

The Seven Hills of Edinburgh is a mixed road, trail, hill and urban orienteering event covering at least 14.3 miles with 2200 feet of ascent and descent. The 2026 event is on Sunday 5 July and Race entries are open on EntryCentral.

Alva Games is the BOFRA British Championship hill race near Alva, Stirling, held on 11 July 2026. The course is about 1.6 miles with 365 metres of climb and features steep ground, thorny gorse and a muddy gully.

A chip-timed 5k, 10k and half marathon at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh with a measured course, hydration stations, marshals and a finisher's medal. Age guidance applies and dogs are not permitted.

A multi-terrain 15 km festival in Moffat held under UK Athletics rules with open and local prizes, veteran categories, junior races and a tots dash; route features a long climb, stony track section and a 4.6 mile descent back to town.

Experience a 7.2 km hill race up Cairn Table in East Ayrshire. This chip timed event features rough terrain and unmarked routes for runners seeking a self reliant hill running experience.

Run the Blades stages trail races across Whitelee Wind Farm over a weekend with 10K, half marathon, a 50K ultra and a junior mile. Routes use marked access roads with checkpoints, on site parking and an Event Village at Turbine 53.

A backyard ultra at Murthly Castle Estate where runners repeat 4.167 mile loops with a one hour time limit until one runner remains. Medals are awarded to all nonwinners as DNFs and a 100 mile medal is given to those still running after 24..

Trail runs at Callendar House in Falkirk offer three distances, live chip timing and Canicross access. Finishers receive a medal, event merchandise and a snack and drink.

A hill race on 25 July 2026 as part of the Falkland Gala. The course covers just under 6 miles with over 400 m of ascent across paths, fields and hillside, is well marshalled, and requires mandatory kit and personal hydration.

A just under 12 mile point to point run from Hillend ski centre car park to Musselburgh harbour beach that combines a climb to Allermuir with mixed terrain and mandatory checkpoints. Pre entry only and open to over 16s.

A mountain hill race rescheduled to 26 July 2026, covering 6 km with 730 m ascent along an old path up to An t-Sron and a return by the same route. The route is marked, checkpoints are mandatory and full waterproof body cover must be carrie..

A coastal running event at Carradale Harbour on 26 July 2026 offering 10K, 5K and an under‑16 5K across roads, beach and forest paths. Electronic timing, water stations and traybakes are provided.

A women only ultramarathon along the River Tay Way from Loch Tay to Perth on 1 August 2026. The fully waymarked route is about 75 km and includes chip timing, medical support, water stations, and toilets stocked with free period products.

A one-lap *5.5 mile* trail run around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026, open to runners aged 18 and over. Numbers collected on the day, basic changing facilities, first aid cover, refreshments and prize categories including team awards.

K12 Ultra Marathon at Dean Castle Country Park uses an approximate 4 km loop where runners complete as many laps as possible in a 12 hour period. Individual and relay options are available, with relay teams of up to four members.

Part of the Aberdour Festival, the Donkey Brae Races include a 7-mile coastal course, a 2-mile village route and a c.1 km fun run, with chipped timing, medals for finishers and a village market at Silver Sands Park.

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

A 215 mile coast to coast ultra along the Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath, with 12 checkpoints, mandatory kit, GPS tracking and a 100 hour cutoff; entry is by application and places are limited.

Trail running from Airthrey Castle at the University of Stirling with five distances from 5 km to 50 km, marked routes, fuel outposts and mandatory kit for the longer routes.