Trail Running calendar near Kincardine 2025-2026

Start the New Year with a bracing ascent at the Aonach Mor Uphill in Fort William. A 4 km course climbing 610 m up the Nevis Range delivers stunning views and a bold winter mountain challenge.

Kick off 2026 with the Wooler Vertical 1,000 ft Trail Race, a punchy 4 mile out and back to the summit of Humbleton Hill near Wooler. Expect steep climbs, marked trails and a true hill running test for all abilities.

Shake off the holidays on 2 January 2026 with a social New Year run from Tweedbank to Lauder along part of the Southern Upland Way. Choose 4, 6 mile or full route, pre entry only with limited places, and warm finish food awaiting runners.

Start the year with the Loch Morlich Running Festival on 03 January 2026, where scenic forest trails through Glenmore finish on the beautiful Loch Morlich beach. Family and dog friendly with medals, timed results and baking at the finish.

Run under the stars through Kielder Forest at the Osprey Trail Run on 3 January 2026, a 22 km night trail with rolling singletrack and 447 m of climbing. Race 2 of the Shadowlands series promises atmosphere, prizes and tough trails.

Join a social 6 km headtorch trail run from Milngavie on 8 January 2026, exploring local paths including the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way. Led by a qualified guide, manageable group sizes keep the run friendly and safe.

On 11 January 2026 the Falkland Yomp offers an exhilarating 11 km trail run through Falkland Estate with steep climbs, fast descents and varied footing. The race sells out each year and entries are full with a waiting list open.

Join EpicTrails for an 8 km guided headtorch trail run from Milngavie on local paths including parts of the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way. This friendly social run is safety focused and requires a headtorch and trail shoes.

Join Scurry Around Vogrie Country Park for scenic mixed terrain runs starting by the Victorian manor, with distances from a 1.6km family fun run to a half marathon. Marshaled courses, post race treats and medals for all.

Brave winter trails at the Frostbite Trail Race on 18 January 2026 at Lochore Meadows Country Park, a two lap muddy course of around 4 to 4.5 miles. Expect a friendly vibe, medals for finishers and prizes for top and age category places.

Feel The Burns is a spirited hill race in the Scottish Borders, about 13.7 miles with roughly 800 m of ascent, promising stiff climbs and wide open views from Selkirk country. Places are limited and entries are by waiting list for this popu..

Enjoy the South By Five 5km at Queens Park on 18 January 2026, a friendly community run and finale of the six park series. Entry was free with a requested donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund and local foodbank, spaces limited.

Join EpicTrails 10km on 22 January 2026 from Milngavie for a friendly social trail run exploring the Clyde Coastal Path and sections of the West Highland Way. Guided, non competitive and welcoming, the small group pace varies and proceeds s..

Join the Buchlyvie 10k trail on 24 January 2026 in Stirling for a mostly flat out and back on an old railway track, chip timed with great support and post race baking. Limited to 300 runners, fun medals and goodie bags for all.

Run a 10 km night trail through atmospheric Kielder Forest, featuring undulating singletrack, steep zig zags and a fast descent to the finish. Part of the Shadowlands Race Series with on the night prizes and series points up for grabs.

On 31 January 2026, run under the stars through Kielder Forest at the Lonesome Pine Trail Run, a 17 km trail with lakeside flats, steady climbs and flowing mountain bike descents. Earn series points and compete for on the night prizes.

The Forfar Multi-Terrain will take place in Forfar on Sunday 1 February 2026. You can run 21 kilometers.

Tackle a scenic 21ish mile trail loop around the Ardgartan Peninsula with big climbs and sweeping loch views, mostly off road across forestry tracks and open hills. Limited to 140 places, this is a challenging and beautiful winter trail run..

Trailspire Ultra returns to Callander Park, Falkirk with a redesigned loop for a six hour endurance challenge. Run solo or as a two person team and rack up as many 4.14 mile laps as you can on a fully marked marshalled course.

Join Dumfries Running Club for a community cross country at MacLeod Pavilion in Dumfries on 7 Feb 2026, with races from U13 to Senior and Masters and medals for every finisher. Low entry fees make it perfect for families and newcomers.