Trail Running calendar near Lanark 2026-2027

A licensed beach race on Portobello sands on 30 August 2026 covering about 4 miles at low tide, limited to 350 entries with proceeds supporting Towerbank Primary School and other local causes.

Take on the Barrow Keswick Show Fellrunner on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District: a punchy 6.5 km four mile course with 425 m climb, starting in the show ring and finishing by the showfield. Entry on the day £10, ages 15 and up welcome.

Inflatable 5K in Edinburgh on 5 September 2026 is a non timed fun run with giant inflatable obstacles across repeat 2.5 km laps. Distances from 2.5 km to 15 km are offered, with a finisher medal and on course water.

A trail running event at Kielder Castle on 5 September 2026 offering five waymarked routes from 6 km to 50 km, on-course fuel stations, GPX routes and on-site camping options near Kielder Forest.

An 8-hour trail loop challenge on 05 Sep 2026 at Borders Forest Park where runners complete 4.366 mile laps, timed by wrist tags. Basecamp offers storage and catering, parking and Rock UK accommodation deals are available.

Trail events from Fitz Park in Keswick feature marked 5 km, 10 km and 15 km routes around Derwentwater with marshals, a race village, live music and water points; each distance has specific age and time limits.

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.

MacTuff Really Muddy in Fife Kinross on 5 September 2026 is an obstacle run over muddy and wet terrain with water and obstacles. Distances include 10 km, 5 km and a 3 km option for children, with a Tec T shirt and finishers medal included.

A fell marathon around Caldbeck covering 26.4 miles and about 5875 ft of ascent, the route takes in five Wainwright summits. The event is fully tracked, allows walkers and runners a 12 hour cut off, and includes checkpoints with water and s..

Join the Loweswater Show fell race on Sun 6 Sep 2026 in the Lake District for a short but testing challenge across rugged moorland. The 4.2 km route packs 305 m of climb, with on the day entry, team competition and junior races adding festi..

MacTuffX Livingston on 6 September 2026 is a functional fitness race in West Lothian for people aged 18 and over. Entrants may compete solo, in doubles, or in five person relays across two distance formats with an optional LITE weight divis..

A Scottish Athletics licensed one hour hill race on Corstorphine Hill where runners complete as many approximately 1 km laps with 60 m ascent as possible. Entries are limited to 200 and the event is open to over 18s.

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.

A 40 mile ultra from Glenbuck Loch to Riverside Stadium in Ayr on 12 Sep 2026, featuring water stations, 10 mile checkpoints with food and drop-bag support. Relay teams of 2 or 3 split the route into 17, 14 and 9 mile sections.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

A 36 km, 2200 m ascent AL-category fell race around the Northern Fells, starting and finishing at the Old Crown in Hesket Newmarket. The route visits Carrock Fell, Blencathra, Skiddaw, Knott and High Pike and requires physical map navigatio..

A 22.4 miles circular challenge on 12 September 2026 around Loch Venachar with 3350 ft ascent. The route starts and finishes at Kirk Hall in Callander and passes checkpoints at Bochastle and Brig o'Turk.

A 30K run in North Berwick on 13 September 2026 with solo and three person relay options, plus a 10K circular walk. The route includes climbs of North Berwick Law and Traprain Law and supports Scottish Veterans Residences.

A community running and walking festival at Glamis Castle with sponsored 1 mile, 5k and 10k options, fundraising support for Maggie's, a £30 registration fee, participant t-shirt and finishers medal.

A ten mile mixed terrain race on 13 September 2026 along the final section of the Mull of Galloway Trail from Sandhead to Stranraer. Entry includes return bus, on course refreshments, a finish goody bag and an eco medal; a four hour cut off..