Trail Running calendar near Markinch 2026-2027

Social 8 km trail run from Milngavie Train Station exploring the Clyde Coastal Path and parts of the West Highland Way. Guided and first aid trained, with mandatory trail shoes and proceeds donated to a local charity.

A 24 hour loop trail event in Inverkip on 16 May 2026 where runners complete as many 5.9 km laps as they wish. The weekend includes camping, live music, food vendors, chip timing and tiered finisher medals.

A 9k road loop in Uplawmoor on 16 May 2026 with varied climbs and a fast downhill finish, organised as a charity event raising funds for Scottish Action for Mental Health.

Uphill only 7.2 km race to the summit of Glas Tulaichean with 670 m of ascent on double track and open hill sections. The event is organised under Scottish Athletics and Scottish Hill Runners rules with kit and age requirements.

Community 10K, 5K and children's races in Houston, Renfrewshire on 17 May 2026, with chip timing for the 5K and 10K, medals, age-category awards and post-race refreshments.

A trail race in Balbirnie Park, Markinch on 17 May 2026, covering between 4 and 4.5 miles on paths and woodland trails. All finishers receive a medal and prizes are awarded across overall and age categories.

A Race for Life event at Hopetoun House offering a chip timed 10k plus 5k and 3k options on mostly gravel and forestry paths. There is a minimum fundraising target of £50 and designated parking on the estate.

A one-lap hill race in Perth on 21 May 2026 covering approx. 7 km with 243 m of climb. Registration is at Kinnoull Church Hall; competitors must be 16 or older and carry basic safety kit.

A social 10 km trail run from Milngavie Train Station along the Clyde Coastal path and parts of the West Highland Way led by a qualified, insured guide. Trail shoes are mandatory, dogs and under 18s are not permitted, and proceeds are donat..

A community fun run in Kintore on a 5 km route starting and finishing at Kintore School playing fields. No official timing or prizes, a medal is given to every entrant and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Kirkhill 8 is a trail loop event at Kirkhill Forest where runners repeat a 4.3 mile lap over eight hours to target any total distance. The event required pre entry, a minimum kit list and a minimum age of 18.

Scenic multi terrain races at Hulne Park near Alnwick Castle on 24 May 2026, featuring 5k, 10k, half marathon and junior 2k. The traffic free event includes chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal.

MacTuffX Glasgow on 24 May 2026 mixes ten Xercises with repeated 400m or 800m runs at Crownpoint. Entries are available for solo, pair or five person relay teams and a LITE weight division is offered.

A final local trail race in St Boswells covering about 13 km across river trails, open fields and rooty paths with a historical Wobbly Bridge midway. Numbers are issued in the village Hall and entry is £15.

A 10 km trail route starting and finishing at Ingram Village Hall that visits the summits of Cochrane Pike and East Hill with two outward-and-return climbs. The course passes through a working, sensitive area so dogs are not permitted.

MacTuffX Aberdeen at Sports Village on 25 May 2026 pairs ten Xercises with ten runs in Classic and Double distance formats. Solo, Doubles and Relay entries are offered and all entrants must be 18 or older.

A guided social trail run of approximately 9 km through Mugdock Park and Craigallian Woods, aimed at runners who can run a road 10 km in under 60 minutes. Mud is likely and the group is led by a qualified, first aid trained guide.

Blair Castle Trail Weekender is a three day trail event in Blair Atholl from 29 to 31 May 2026. Official timing is provided and race day results will be published.

A mainly offroad walking event from Peebles offering *27.6 miles* or *16.4 miles* routes with large climbs above the Tweed Valley and a finish in Peebles with hot food available.

A 16 km unmarked hill race in the Lowther Hills with 1200 m of climb, limited to 200 runners. Competitors must carry mandatory kit, bring a refillable cup for water stations, and be prepared to navigate open, pathless terrain.