Trail Running calendar near Muirkirk 2026-2027

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 hill trail event in Cockermouth featuring a 6 km multi terrain adult race with a timed summit contest and separate junior races with medals sponsored by Holmen. The event is chip timed and has limited parking.

A short, sharp fell race over 3 miles with 820 ft of ascent around Latterbarrow. The event takes place in May with junior and senior starts. Entry is available on the day.

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 rugged fell race on the Isle of Jura covering 28 km with 2,370 m of ascent across seven summits; entry is limited to 250 places and official results and course records are published.

A fell running event at Sale Fell on 23 May 2026 featuring a 6 mile senior race, a 6 km U18 race and junior races from U10 to U18, chip timed with age grading under FRA rules and prizes for top and age category finishers.

Trail half marathon and 10K in Whinlatter Forest on 24 May 2026. Routes use firm forest trails with steep climbs, wide views of lakes and mountains, live chip timing, and one leashed dog allowed per runner.

Take on the Glaramara Fell Race on Sun 24 May 2026 in the Lake District, starting from Glaramara Outdoor Centre at Seatoller. The 8 km course packs 700 m of climb and entry on the day is free with donations to charity.

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.

Part of the Threlkeld village fete in the Lake District on Mon 25 May 2026, this fell race covers 5 km with 340 m of ascent over rough ground. Entry on the day is available for £5 and the event has FRA permit insurance.

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.

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 weekend of off-road running in Grasmere featuring the OMM Lite Trail Quest, the Grasmere 24 hour ultra and a range of trail races, family events, camping, parking and workshops.

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.

Chariots of Fire Beach Race is a 5 km out and back on West Sands, St Andrews, with a 1 mile children's fun run. The event uses chip timing, offers post race refreshments and raises funds for RNLI and local charities.

Loch Thom Trail Race on Wednesday 3rd June features a revised 5K out and back and a junior 3K around Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, with all entry fees donated to Athletics Trust Scotland.