Lanark
Trail Running Calendar near Lanark 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lanark for 2026-2027! We've gathered 40 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A guided 10 km night-time trail run from Milngavie exploring local paths by head torch with a qualified guide; trail shoes and a head torch are required.
A 30 km hill race with 1600 m ascent from Traquair House to Broughton Ales, run under SHR rules with mandatory emergency kit and limited pre entry.
Point to point half marathon from Balerno to Coalhill, Leith along the Water of Leith, mostly off road, limited to 200 runners with fundraising for the Water of Leith Conservation Trust.
October 2026
3 Oct 2026 OCR at Wheatrig Farm featuring a 3km with about 25 obstacles and a 400m sprint with 12 obstacles; youth and competitive divisions, limited entries.
Mud Madness at Chatelherault Country Park on 4 October 2026 offers 1 km junior runs and 5 km family mud runs with obstacles, water hazards, a t shirt and a medal
A 10.5 mile hill race around Manor Water with about 2450 ft ascent, checkpoint navigation and mandatory safety kit, held as part of the Manor Sheepdog Trial.
Chip-timed 5k and 10k races with measured courses, finisher medals, hydration stations and on-the-day registration via Let's Do This.
A two lap 7.5 km trail race at Mugdock Country Park on 25 October 2026 supporting the Woodland Trust and the Chris Smith Memorial Fund.
An in-person race in Great Britain on 30 October 2026 organised by Heart & Soul Racing Limited, with a single entry option priced at £4.16.
A scenic trail half around Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve near South Queensferry with chip timing, finisher medal and a minimum £1 donation to RNLI.
A hill race on Tinto Hill near Biggar featuring a 4.4 mile senior course with 1500 ft ascent plus a separate free junior race for under 16s.
November 2026
Inaugural Antonine Trail 10k in Twechar follows much of the original ATRX course with varied hills, chip timing, limited to 150 runners and prizes for top finishers.
Trail races at Glentress Peel in the Tweed Valley with fully marked 10 km and 21 km courses, chip timing and medical support.
A single 5 km race at Linn Park on 15 November 2026, part of the South By Five series across six parks. Entry is free with a required minimum donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund.
Trail runs at Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill with 10 km, 5 km and a 1.2 km festive fun run supporting a local school and the reserve.
A single-entry 5 km race at Rouken Glen on 29 November 2026, part of the South By Five six-park series. Entry is free but places are limited and a mandatory donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund applies.