Lanark
Trail Running Calendar near Lanark 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lanark for 2026-2027! We've gathered 39 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A 7 mile trail race in Carron Valley Forestry on 22 August 2026, following an undulating loop toward Meikle Bin and back to the reservoir. The event is limited to 200 runners, chip timed, with proceeds shared between Alzheimer Scotland and Ochils Mou..
Trail running festival at Devilla Forest with one‑lap half marathon, 10km, 5km and a 1.5km family fun run based at Tulliallan police college.
A community 5 mile off-road run along canal tow-paths and a loop of Possil Marsh, organised by Springburn Harriers. Entry limited to 200, fee £10, registration at the Leisuredrome; results published within 24 hours.
Guided 10 km trail run to Doughnot Hill and Lang Crags near Dumbarton with mixed terrain, mandatory head torch and trail shoes, social run not a race.
Inflatable 5K Glasgow on 29 August 2026 is a looped inflatable obstacle course with distance options from 2.5k to 15k and family-friendly facilities.
September 2026
Inflatable 5K in Edinburgh on 5 September 2026 is a non timed inflatable obstacle event with multiple distances, music zones, on course water and a finisher's medal.
A medieval trail running festival at Carron Valley on 5 September, with a half marathon, kids run and a five hour multi-lap siege. The course circles a village hub and finishes under torchlight with live music and costume prizes.
Functional fitness event in Livingston on 06 September 2026 combining ten strength Xercises with repeated runs, available for solo competitors, doubles and five-person relay teams.
An hour-long hill loop on Corstorphine Hill where runners complete as many 1 km laps as possible; Scottish Athletics licensed, open to over 18s with 200 places.
A 40 miles ultra marathon from Glenbuck Loch to Riverside Stadium with relay team options, checkpoint aid, water stations and a 10 hour time limit.
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.
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 on 4 October 2026 features a 1 km kids mud run and a 5 km family mud run with obstacles and water hazards.
A 10 mile hill race near Haswellsykes on 10 October 2026 with 2230 ft of ascent, organised by Carnethy as part of the Manor Sheepdog Trial.
Chip timed races at Chatelherault Country Park offering 6k, 10k, 16k and 20k routes in Hamilton, with bib collection on race day, measured courses, finisher medals, hydration stations and goody bags.
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.