Trail Running calendar near Maybole 2025-2026

Tinto Hill Race is a Carnethy Hill Running Club event near Thankerton, Biggar, Scotland, starting at the foot of Tinto Hill. The senior race covers about 4.4 miles with around 1,500 feet of ascent, run on an unmarked course over ground above 2,000 feet. Summit conditions can be variable, and runners..

Glen Ogle 33 Ultra Marathon is a 33-mileish trail race from Killin to Strathyre in Perthshire, Scotland, following parts of cycle route No 7 and the Rob Roy Way, and serves as an end-of-year challenge for newcomers or veterans. Runners pass Killin, the Falls of Dochert, then climb into the hills bef..

Lakeland Paws Dogs@Dodd, run in Dodd Wood near Bassenthwaite, presents a fully marked, chip-timed trail race in Season 4 of Lakeland Paws. Runners can choose between an 8K option with about 370 meters of ascent or a 5K route with around 210 meters of ascent. The course combines forest roads and trai..

The Tweed Valley Ultra is a multi-terrain ultra running event held in the scenic Tweed Valley, near Peebles, Scotland. It offers two distance options: 50km and 65km, both starting and finishing at the Glentress Peel Visitor Centre. The course features rolling hills, woodlands, and riverside trails,..

Borders 8-hour Challenge (NU Limits Running) is an eight-hour endurance trail event at Rock UK Whithaugh Park, near Newcastle upon Tyne. Runners tackle as many 4.366-mile laps on Borders Forest Park trails, with about 480 feet of ascent per lap. An electronic wristband times each lap via Basecamp ti..

The Sale Fell Race, organized by Cumberland Fell Runners, is a challenging fell running event taking place on November 22, 2025, at Sale Fell near Wythop Mill. The race features a main route of 3.7 miles with an elevation gain of 900 feet, alongside junior races for various age categories. Participa..

Scurry Events presents the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Trail Runs 2025 in Edinburgh, with 10km, 5km trail routes and a 1.2km Festive Fun Run. The courses start at the Hermitage of Braid house and follow a single lap over Blackford Hill, offering challenging off-road sections. The atmospher..

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 reserve, with views across the city and the Forth; the 10km..

The Crag Fell Handicap Race, organized by the Cumberland Fell Runners, is a challenging fell running event set in Bleach Green, Ennerdale. This race features a distance of 2.5 miles with an elevation gain of 1345 feet, making it a Category AS race. Participants must prepare adequately with essential..

Lakeland Paws Dawn 2 Dusk is a canicross event based at Whinlatter Forest, England’s only mountain forest. Participants can run solo or in pairs, aiming to complete as many 7 km loops as possible within daylight hours (roughly eight hours). Each loop climbs about 300 meters, and the course blends wi..

Located at Muirfad Farm, Palnure, Newton Stewart, Cairnsmore Hill Race is a 17.5 km circular route through the Southern Galloway mountains. The course climbs steeply from Knocktim through the Door of Cairnsmore, then along the Knee of Cairnsmore to the Cairnsmore of Fleet trig, before a long descent..

The Santa & Elf Dash 2025 is a festive trail run held at Cammo Nature Reserve in north-west Edinburgh on Sunday 21 December 2025. The route follows riverside paths, open fields, and passes historic landmarks. The course includes narrow paths, steps, and small wooden bridges; it may be muddy or..

Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails South is held in Whinlatter Forest on the forest’s south side, offering two distance options: a fully marked 10k course with around 400m of ascent, and a 5k shorter route with about 200m of ascent. The route uses forest roads and trails and is described as undulating b..

ACORN South By Five - Bellahouston Park is the Bellahouston Park leg of Acorn Trails’ South By Five series, a 5km run held across six Glasgow parks over 12 weeks. The Bellahouston race is part of the circuit, with options to enter individual events or the full series; five of six races must be compl..

Vogrie Country Park (Tyne Valley) hosts Scurry Events’ Vogrie Tyne Valley running event on 18 January 2026. The program offers three races: a 10km, a 5km trail run, and a 1.6km family fun run. The trail routes are clearly marked and marshaled, providing a mix of terrain through the park’s estate pat..

The Ardgartan Trail Race is a challenging 21-mile foot race held at Ardgartan Forest Park in Arrochar, Scotland. The course is approximately 90% off-road, featuring a loop around the Ardgartan Peninsula with a mix of tarmac, forestry trails, and an open hill section leading to Lochgoilhead. Runners..

The Glasgow 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run takes place on Glasgow Green, near Nelson's Column, Glasgow. Entrants choose 5k (one lap), 10k (two laps) or a half marathon (four laps plus an extra 1.1km). The course is flat and mostly on paths, with one trail section; buggy-friendly and whe..

North Lakes Half Marathon & 10KM, staged by Wild Deer Events with Timing Up North, is a road-running event in the Lorton Valley near Cockermouth, in the Lake District. It offers two distances: a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) and a 10K (6.2 miles), with routes described as fastish and largely on quiet c..

The Whinlatter Moon Runner is a 10K head-torch trail race on 14 February 2026 at Whinlatter Forest, Lake District. The event is organised by Greener Miles Running and takes place at Siskins Cafe, Whinlatter Forest Park, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW. The minimum age is 14. Entry fees are listed as £23..

Glentress Trail Races sit in Glentress Forest near Peebles in the Scottish Borders, about an hour from Edinburgh. The event offers three distances: 21km, 10km and a new 5km for 2026. The 21k course combines forest singletrack and MTB trail sections, with around 633m ascent and features such as The G..