Melrose
Trail Running Calendar near Melrose 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Melrose for 2026-2027! We've gathered 28 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Off road 10K through the Riddell Estate with views of the Eildon and Cheviot Hills. A fundraising event with pay what you can entry and a 200 runner limit.
A 38 mile trail ultramarathon in Jedburgh with a relay option, scheduled for 24 October 2026, run with stated LGBTQ+ and nonbinary inclusive policies.
A night 10 km trail run from Wooler Hostel around Humbleton Hillfort with marked checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a three hour cut off.
A 12 hour night trail challenge at Dalkeith Country Park where runners complete repeated 5km loops solo or in teams; entries are closed.
November 2026
Seven-race Borders XC winter cross country series in 2026/27 with timed NFC bibs, published venues and entry fees, closing 16 October 2026.
A chip-timed event at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh offering 5k, 10k and half marathon distances with race support and on day entries usually available.
Trail marathon and half marathon around Wooler in Northumberland National Park with marked routes, checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and prizes by age category.
Trail race day at Glentress Forest with 21 km and 10 km marked courses, significant climbing, on-course hydration and visitor centre registration.
A chip-timed 5k, 10k and half marathon at Vogrie Country Park in Edinburgh with medals, hydration stations and measured courses.
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.
January 2027
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.
February 2027
A 13.5 miles trail in Northumberland National Park that crosses three hill forts, gains just under 3000 feet and has a 9 hour limit with staffed checkpoints.
March 2027
A 50 km ultra along the John Muir Way through East Lothian coast, towns and trails, starting at Port Seton Promenade and finishing at Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar.
An 11 mile night trail race at Kielder Waterside within Kielder Dark Sky Park, with waymarked checkpoints, mandatory kit and a strict three hour cut off.
Backyard Ultra at Dalkeith Country Park with repeated 6.7056 km loops on the hour until one runner completes the final solo loop to become Last One Standing.
A new 46 km trail ultra in Kielder with individual and three-person relay options, art installations on course, tracked timing and included race kit.
An 11 miles fell race from Langleeford over Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot with 3689 ft of ascent, a 3 hour halfway cutoff and a 200 runner limit.
April 2027
A 24 hour looped running challenge at Dalkeith Park where runners complete a 6.7 km lap every hour and choose how many laps to attempt.
Enjoy a competitive 5k trail run or a scenic lochside walk at The Haining in Selkirk to support Interest Link Borders.