Livingston
Trail Running Calendar near Livingston 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Livingston for 2026-2027! We've gathered 54 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Linsdays Short Course XC 2026 is a short course cross country race for 2026 with ProTay providing timing, results and entries.
A trail race of about 5 miles around Falkland Estate, starting near Strathmiglo Village Hall with forest loops in Drumdreel woods and age category prizes.
Up and Running Events holds measured, chip timed 5k, 10k and half marathon races at Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, with hydration stations, marshals and goody bags.
Trail race day at Glentress Forest with 21 km and 10 km marked courses, significant climbing, on-course hydration and visitor centre registration.
A community 5 km event at Linn Park on 15 November 2026, part of a six-park South By Five series with free entry and a required community donation.
Up and Running at Vogrie Country Park in Edinburgh offers 5k, 10k and half marathon distances on a chip timed, measured course with medals, hydration and free race photos.
A 14.6 km hill race in the Ochils with 966 m ascent, summit checkpoints including The Nebit, a 300 runner limit, and mandatory safety kit.
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 Rouken Glen event on 29 November 2026, part of the South By Five six park series; free entry with a mandatory donation and limited places.
December 2026
Point to point trail races on 6 December 2026 along the West Lothian Shale Trail with 50 km, 25 km, 9 km and a 9 6 10 km relay plus GPS tracking and checkpoints.
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 single entry 5 km park run at Pollok Park on 13 Dec 2026, part of the South By Five series visiting six parks with free entry and a mandatory community donation.
A community hill race in Tillicoultry on 19 December 2026 with compulsory waterproof and navigation kit, refreshments after the race and proceeds to local charities.
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 single 5 km event at Bellahouston Park on 3 January 2027, part of the South By Five series visiting six parks and supporting a local charity.
Winter trail race at Balbirnie Park on 10 January 2027 over 4 to 5 miles of muddy woodland paths with medals for finishers and age-category prizes.
Trail running at Vogrie Country Park on 17 January 2027 with a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.6 km family fun run on mixed terrain.