Lanark
Trail Running Calendar near Lanark 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lanark for 2026-2027! We've gathered 43 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
An 8 km Halloween night trail run around Mugdock park and Craigallian woods with a mandatory head torch and a social guided format.
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.
Scenic chip timed half marathon near South Queensferry on woodland and coastal trails, with finisher medal and proceeds supporting South Queensferry RNLI.
A hill race on Tinto Hill organised by Carnethy Hill Running Club on 31 October 2026, featuring a 7 km senior course with 460 m ascent and a separate junior 2 km race.
November 2026
Inaugural Kirkintilloch Olympians Antonine Trail 10 km on 1 Nov 2026, starting and finishing in Twechar on a mostly original ATRX route with notable climbs and a wooded finish.
A guided night trail run of about 6 km from Milngavie Train Station on local paths with qualified guides; headtorch and trail shoes are required.
Evening 8 km headtorch trail run from Milngavie Train Station exploring local paths including the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way with a qualified guide.
Trail race day at Glentress Forest with 21 km and 10 km marked courses, significant climbing, on-course hydration and visitor centre registration.
A single event 5 km park race at Linn Park on 15 November 2026, part of the six-park South By Five series. Entry is free but includes a mandatory donation.
A guided 10 km trail run in Milngavie on local paths including the Clyde Coastal path and West Highland Way, led by qualified first aid trained guides.
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 5 km park run at Rouken Glen on 29 Nov 2026, part of the six park South By Five series; free entry with a mandatory minimum donation and limited places.
December 2026
Trail races along the West Lothian Shale Trail on 6 December 2026 offering distances from 9 km to a GPS tracked 50 km with checkpoint support and medals.
Festive 5k at Chatelherault Country Park on 6 December 2026 with a Santa costume and medal included; open to ages five and up, family tickets available.
A multi terrain half marathon on 6 December 2026 around the Pentland reservoirs near Balerno, limited to 150 runners with mandatory winter kit and an 8 mile checkpoint.
A 5 km community race at Pollok Park on 13 December 2026, part of a six‑park South By Five series with free entry and a required community donation.
Festive Handicap at Beecraigs Country Park near Linlithgow offers free handicap races over 14 km and 7 km plus kids 2 km and 1 km races with foodbank donations welcomed.
January 2027
A 5 km park event at Bellahouston Park on 3 Jan 2027, part of a six park series, free entry with a required community donation and limited places.