Trail Running calendar near Innerleithen 2025-2026

The Turnhouse Hill Race, organized by Penicuik Harriers, is a traditional hill running event held in the Pentland Hills Regional Park near Edinburgh, starting from Flotterstone Car Park. The senior race covers 5.2 km with a challenging 310-meter ascent and descent, featuring steep sections and a hea..

The ACORN Toota-Linn is an 8km evening trail race held in Glasgow's scenic Linn Park, known for its beautiful waterfall and historic Halfpenny Bridge. The race features a two-lap course that showcases the park's natural beauty while being less muddy than other local trail races, making it ideal for..

The Traprain Law Hill Race, organized by Carnethy Hill Running Club, is a 10.3 km (6.5 miles) hill running event held in East Linton, Scotland, as part of the East Linton Gala. The course features a multi-terrain route including riverside footpaths, farm tracks, grass, and a notable river crossing o..

The Saltire Trail Races take place at Kilduff Farm in Athelstaneford, East Lothian, the birthplace of Scotland's National Flag. Scheduled for June 14, 2025, the event offers three race distances: a 10km, 5km, and a 2km fun run for children. All routes are set on a private estate featuring a mix of t..

Buttermere Sailbeck is a challenging fell race held in Buttermere Village, featuring a demanding course of just over 9 miles with more than 4,000 feet of climbing. The route ascends Knott Rigg, traverses the ridgeline of Ard Crags, and includes a tough climb up Causey Pike before a scenic run across..

The Wild Deer Running Session at Watergate Forest Park in Gateshead offers an interval-based trail run suitable for all abilities. The approximately 75-minute session covers 5 to 7 miles, featuring interval training and some hills, providing a challenging yet inclusive experience. The event is free..

The Seven Hills of Edinburgh is an annual 14.3-mile running event held in June, starting and finishing at Calton Hill in Edinburgh. The course features a challenging mix of road running, cross-country, hill running, and urban orienteering, with approximately 2200 feet of ascent and descent. Particip..

The Dechmont Law Trail Race Festival, organized by Lothian Running Club, takes place in Dechmont Law Park, Livingston, West Lothian. Scheduled for June 15, 2025, the event features three races: a 10K trail race for experienced runners, a 6.5K race suitable for beginners, and a 2.5K junior race for y..

The Forfar Hill Race, organized by Forfar Road Runners, is a 5.8-mile hill running event held in Reid Park, Forfar. The challenging course takes runners along paths and trails up and over the local landmark known as "Bummie," starting and finishing in Reid Park. The race offers a friendly and compet..

The SCOTT Sports Summer Cheviot Goat is a challenging 50-mile ultra-run set in the remote Cheviot Hills near Ingram, Northumberland, England. Known as "England's loneliest ultra," this tough race tests both physical and mental endurance across a loop of the largest hills in the border region, an are..

The Eildon Three Hill Race, part of the East District Championships, is set to take place on June 21, 2025, in Melrose. This 7.2 km race features a challenging route with a 510m ascent, traversing the iconic Eildon Hills. Participants will receive a wooden medal and a complimentary drink from Tempes..

The West Highland Way Race is a challenging 95-mile ultra marathon held annually in Scotland, starting at Milngavie Railway Station near Glasgow and finishing at the Nevis Centre in Fort William. Covering the entire West Highland Way route, the race features 14,760 feet of ascent and must be complet..

The Fun Run at Moresby Parks Rugby Club in Walkmill Park, West Cumbria, is a new event held on June 22, 2025, as part of the National Great Outdoors Month. It offers 1km, 3km, and 5km distances suitable for individuals, couples, and families. The 3km and 5km trail runs follow accessible walkways thr..

The Calderglen Harriers Trail Running Festival, held at Calderglen Country Park in East Kilbride, offers a variety of trail races including 1k, 3k, 5k, and 10k distances, plus a free toddler dash. The courses run through scenic trails within the park and extend to Langlands Moss for the 10k. The eve..

The Whitetops Hill Race, organized by Dundee Hawkhill Harriers, is a 10.4 km hill running event held in the scenic Sidlaw Hills, starting from the village of Kirkton of Auchterhouse near Dundee. The course features a 360-meter elevation gain and is well-marked and marshalled, making it suitable for..

The Darren Holloway Memorial Race, known as the Buttermere Horseshoe, is a challenging fell running event held in the Lake District, starting and finishing at Loweswater Village Hall. It features two courses: a long 35.5 km route with 2515 m ascent and a shorter 20.8 km course with 1518 m ascent, bo..

The NAV4 Pennine 39 is a challenging 37-mile mountain trail event held in the scenic Cumbrian/Durham Pennines, England. The route follows a stunning section of the Pennine Way, featuring iconic landmarks such as High Force and Cauldron's Snout waterfalls, High Cup Nick, and the highest point in Engl..

The Chopwell Woods "Burger & Beer" Trail Runs, hosted by Wild Deer Events, take place annually at Chopwell Woods, a scenic 360-hectare mixed woodland near Rowlands Gill on the edge of Gateshead. Participants can choose from 5, 10, or 15-mile trail distances, with a 5-mile lap route available. The ev..

The CBTE Blencathra Marathon is a challenging 26.5-mile trail marathon held in Caldbeck, UK. This circular route features nearly 6,000 feet of elevation gain and includes summits of five Wainwright fells: Bowscale, Blencathra, Mungrisdale Common, Knott, and High Pike. Designed for experienced fell a..

The Cross Fell Race, held in Garrigill, is a challenging 24km fell running event featuring a 680m climb. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the course forms a lasso route that includes the summit of Cross Fell, the highest peak in the Pennines, and the source of the River Tees. Participan..