Trail Running calendar near Kingsbarns 2026-2027

A country show hill race in Powburn on 1 August 2026. The 6 mile route crosses farm fields, climbs East Hill along its spine and returns via Ingram, with a 2 mile junior race for under 14s.

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.

Community races at Silver Sands Park in Aberdour include a 7 mile and a 2 mile race plus a short fun run for families. Chip timing, medals and a village market with food and stalls accompany the event.

Coastal marathon and half marathon between Spittal and Holy Island on 2 August 2026, with finishes at Lindisfarne Castle. Fields are limited to 100 marathon places and 500 half marathon places, and age minimums apply.

Trail running in Stirling on 8 August 2026 with five distances from 5 km to 50 km across forest and fell terrain, marked and timed with outposts and support. Ultra and marathon routes have a strict nine hour finish cut off.

Three distances around Balloch Castle Country Park and Loch Lomond with chip timing, measured courses, finishers medals, hydration stations and free race photos. Age limits apply for 5k and 10k and on the day entries are usually available.

Forestburn is a short fell race near Rothbury on 9 August 2026. The course is about 5.6 km with 150 m of climb and is held at the Gate Pub as part of the Simonside Country Fair.

A two-lap hill race from Monaltrie Park through Ballater village to a hill summit and back; entries are accepted on the day or online and bonuses are offered for new course records.

A 6.5 km circular hill race in Oldhamstocks with roughly 200 m of ascent, mostly on rough track with short tarmac sections. Race numbers are issued at the village hall and on the day entry is available for a cash fee.

A fully off road 10km trail race at Rock UK in Newcastleton on 15 August 2026. The one lap course is chip timed with a halfway water station, marked and marshalled routes, bespoke medals and prize categories for adults and vets.

A pair of short hill races on the grassy slopes of Cademuir Hill near Peebles, offering 3 km and 6 km courses with notable climbs. Online entry is preferred and the event is Scottish Athletics licensed.

A challenging fell race in Northumberland's beautiful countryside. The 5.8km route features 300m of climb and is part of the regional championship. Entry is available on the day.

A 33 km fell race across the Ochil Hills with 1770 m of ascent, starting at Glen Sherrup and finishing at Stirling University. Summit controls mark the route and runners must carry compulsory map, compass, whistle and waterproofs.

Run the Borders follows the waymarked Borders Abbey Way around the Scottish Borders, visiting four ruined abbeys. It offers a full 109K, a 50K and a four person relay with checkpoints, drop bags and mandatory kit.

A 10 km marked trail around Bertha Loch and Almondbank with technical and muddy sections, woodland terrain and handcrafted finisher medals. Routes change by season and the August run accompanies a 12 hour lapped event.

A 12 hour trail challenge on a 10 km loop around Bertha Loch where runners go solo or in teams. The event features chip timing with live results, water on course, medics, marked marshalled trails, prizes and medals for finishers.

A seven mile trail race in Carron Valley Forestry on 22 August 2026, following an undulating loop toward Meikle Bin and back past Carron reservoir. The event is limited to 200 runners, chip timed, with funds shared between two charities.

Trail running festival in Devilla Forest on 23 Aug 2026 with one-lap half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.5 km family fun run. Routes are signed and marshalled and finishers receive medals while proceeds support local charities.

A roughly 5.7 mile off road trail in Cardenden Woods on 23 August 2026 that passes the site of Scotland's last pistol duel. Trail shoes are recommended and every finisher receives a unique medal.

A three-evening summer 5K series around Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park in Edinburgh. Events are chip timed, feature prizes and optional finisher medals, with entries priced at £12 per race or £30 for all three.