Trail Running calendar near Motherwell 2026-2027

Experience the ancient woodlands of Northumberland with a scenic trail run starting from Kielder Castle. Choose from five distances ranging from 5 km to a 52 km ultra marathon through historic forest trails and fell terrain.

Test your endurance in the Borders 8-hour Challenge. Run as many 4.3-mile trail loops as you can around Borders Forest Park. Your lap count determines if you complete a half, full, or ultra marathon.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Livingston with interval based distances of 400m or 800m. Register for solo categories or join forces with others in the doubles and relay team formats.

Experience the scenery of Ayrshire in this 40 mile ultra marathon or relay from Glenbuck Loch to Ayr. Enjoy a supported point to point route with regular checkpoints and bag transport services.

Experience a scenic 22.4 mile circular walk through the Trossachs starting from Callander. This LDWA challenge event circles Loch Venachar and offers spectacular views of Ben Ledi and the surrounding Scottish crags.

Experience a scenic 30 km journey through North Berwick and East Linton via solo, relay, or 10 km walk options. This fully marshalled event features hill climbs and coastal trails while supporting Scottish veterans.

Traverse the mystical Cheviot Hills in this 50K ultra marathon starting from Wooler. Navigate rugged moorlands and ancient forests with two stocked aid stations and a finisher medal awaiting at the finish.

Trail races at Dalkeith Country Park in September 2026 cover distances from a family 1 mile to a 32.5 mile ultra. Courses use woodland and estate paths, live chip timing is provided, canicross is allowed and on site parking is available.

Experience an endurance triathlon through the Scottish Highlands featuring a Loch Leven swim, a mountain bike leg, and a run to the summit of Ben Nevis. Cover 73 km with the highest elevation gain in the series.

Experience a 57 mile journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh following historic canal towpaths and city landmarks. This flat and fast paced ultra marathon features live GPS tracking and full checkpoint support for up to 750 participants.

Run through Scottish history at the William Wallace Running Festival. Choose between a fast, flat 10km past Stirling Bridge or a family-friendly 1 mile fun run. Both events start and finish at Stirling Cricket Club on 10 October 2026.

Course Format The Tentsmuir Forest 8-hour Challenge is a timed event where participants try to complete as many laps as possible within an 8-hour limit. Each lap is 4.366 miles long. The cut-off time for starting a final lap is 7 hours, 59..

A challenging hill race in the Ochils, starting and finishing in Alva Glen. The 14.6 km route visits several summits, including Ben Cleuch. Entry is affordable, with prizes for top finishers and veterans.

Experience a 38 mile ultramarathon or team relay through the scenic landscape of Jedburgh. Enjoy a fully marked course with electronic timing, professional support stations, and a welcoming post race meal for all finishers.

Join the Halloween themed Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail on 31 October for a fun, chilli pepper shaped route into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and sweeping views. All finishers get a snood and a bespoke medal.

Run under the stars at Dark Skies Run in Wooler on 31 October 2026, a Trail Outlaws night trail in Northumberland National Park with fully marked routes and stocked checkpoints. 10k and Half Marathon options.

Run a scenic half marathon on Halloween through the woodland and coastal paths of Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve. The event supports the local RNLI, and finishers get a medal and post-race refreshments. With about 300 participants,..

Discover an extensive network of forest trails at Tentsmuir Forest with distances ranging from a 1.2km fun run up to a half marathon. Enjoy marked off-road routes and earn a medal for your achievement.

A multi-terrain ultra around the Tweed Valley based at Glentress Peel Visitor Centre in mid-November. Two route options, 65 km and 50 km, follow forest trails, riverside paths and open moorland with marked routes and aid stations.

Part of the South By Five series, this is a free 5km run in Glasgow's Linn Park. It's one of six park events over 12 weeks, with the goal of completing five to finish the series. Entry supports local community and charity projects.