Trail Running calendar near Livingston 2025-2026

Join the AROS weekend relay at Craigmillar Castle Park on Saturday 15 November, where teams of two each run two distinct 2.5 km forest and parkland legs. Fast, social and perfect for clubs or solo runners.

Tweed Valley Ultra at Glentress Peel near Peebles on 16 November 2025 offers 50 km and 65 km multi terrain routes. Fully marked with moorland views and mandatory winter kit, it promises a scenic, challenging autumn ultra.

Explore local trails by head torch on a guided 10 km night run from Milngavie, winding along the Clyde Coastal Path and parts of the West Highland Way. This friendly social run is led by an experienced guide who keeps the group together and..

Take on scenic off road trails over Blackford Hill with 10km and 5km races or join the festive 1.2km fun run where kids get elf hats and festive wear is encouraged. Proceeds support local charities and all finishers receive a drink, snack a..

The Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Trail Runs (10km and 5km) plus a 1.2km Festive Fun Run take place at Hermitage of Braid House in Edinburgh. The 1‑lap, mixed‑terrain courses traverse the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill nature..

Join the Tufty Trail Race around scenic Falkland Estate, a compact 5 mile trail with climbs toward the Lomonds and a leafy loop through Drumdreel woods. Expect a lively downhill finish and a keepsake memento for all finishers.

Take on a tough winter ultra through the wild Cheviot hills on a roughly 55 mile loop that challenges experienced runners with changeable conditions and a 24 hour cutoff. All finishers receive a GPS tracker, t shirt and medal.

Run around Glamis Castle on 7 December 2025 on scenic woodland and parkland trails, with a 1 mile family run plus 5 mile and 10 mile races. Dogs are welcome in the 5 and 10 mile events and all finishers receive a bespoke medal and festive t..

Join the Nuts Christmas Trail Race on 7 December 2025 in Balbirnie Park for a lively 4 to 5 mile woodland run with mud, water crossings and gentle climbs. Limited to 140 entrants, every finisher earns a bespoke race memento and top runners..

Tackle the scenic but challenging Harmeny AC 7R Multi Terrain Half Marathon on 7 Dec 2025, with trails, rocky sections and marshland. Limited to 140 runners, finishers receive a medal and goody bag.

Take on the Cairnsmore Hill Race, a challenging 17.5 km mountain loop with 800 m of ascent across rugged Galloway peaks. Enjoy marshal support, winter conditions, and help Galloway Mountain Rescue with every entry.

Join the Santa and Elf Dash at Cammo Nature Reserve on 21 Dec for festive 1K, 5K and 10K trail runs through scenic riverside paths. Medals, hot chocolate and cookies await and entries support Young Lives vs Cancer and a local food charity.

Join the Wobbly Christmas Pudding 13km Run in Melrose for a festive mixed trail challenge with rolling hills and seasonal spirit. Enjoy a scenic December outing that combines rugged trails and holiday fun for runners of all levels.

Celebrate Christmas Eve with the North Berwick Santa Beach Run on 24 December, a festive coastal run across sands and rocks with 2k, 5k and 10k options for all ages. Enjoy scenic views while supporting Medecins Sans Frontieres.

Join the Boxing Day Boomerang at Dundonald Castle for 5 km or 10 km on mixed roads and trails. Organised by Scott Brown Fitness, this festive run supports Ayrshire Sportsability and finishes by the castle tearooms with a charity raffle.

Run a moonlit 15 km through Kielder Forest, climbing to the summit of Deadwater Fell before returning along forest tracks and mountain bike trails. This night race opens the Shadowlands Race Series with night prizes and series points.

Take on the Tour de Humbleton Trail Race, a scenic 5 miles around Humbleton Hill with 800 ft of climbing, starting and finishing at the Cheviot Centre in Wooler. Fully waymarked and marshalled, it is a brisk winter trail challenge for adven..

Start 2026 with the Wooler Vertical, a 4 mile out and back up Humbleton Hill with 1000 ft of ascent. Fully marked trail from The Cheviot Centre makes this a bold new year challenge.

Take on the Osprey Trail Run under the stars in Kielder Forest, a 22 km night trail across forest tracks and mountain bike trails. Race 2 of the Shadowlands series offers scenic, challenging off road running with prizes on the night.

Kick off January with the Brampton Trail Run, a scenic 7 km undulating trail on Brampton's edge with a bespoke finisher medal and free event photos. Expect off road mud so wear trail shoes for a lively 7 km challenge.