Trail Running calendar near Muirkirk 2026-2027

The annual Round the Grounds returns to the trail paths of Heriot-Watt University's campus. Choose from a 5k race or a Kids Fun Run, with both offering a scenic multi-terrain experience. It's a popular end-of-semester event with entry avail..

Experience a 10 km multi-terrain race through undulating roads and Setmurthy Woods starting from Cockermouth School. All finishers receive an Easter Egg and can enjoy professional chip timing on this scenic course.

A ticketed running event in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh on 5 April 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon, with all distances held at the park on the same day.

Experience a 46 mile team challenge across three classic Galloway hill ranges with over 4000 metres of ascent. This navigation based event supports the local Mountain Rescue Team and includes camping and hot food checkpoints.

The Heart of Granite fell race features a 20-mile circular course with 1850m of ascent. Open to solo runners, it is held on 11th April and is licensed by Scottish Hills Runners.

The Lake District Running Festival offers 53k and 23k trail races through the iconic fells, starting and finishing in Keswick. Participants receive a themed medal, chip timing, photos, and a post-race meal. The event is fully marked and mar..

The BrewDog Fife Run is a 19.5-mile fun run along the scenic Fife Coastal Path from Dundee to St Andrews. It finishes on the famous 18th hole of the Old Course and includes transport, a medal, and a t-shirt. The event is not a race and welc..

The Ben Ledi Uphill Only Race is a 5.3 km climb with 760 meters of ascent, finishing on the summit. It doubles as the Scottish Athletics Senior and U20 Hill Running Championships. All runners must carry full waterproof and thermal gear.

Tackle the Grisedale Grind, a steep 4 km Lake District fell race with a testing 480 m ascent that rewards gutsy climbs. Entry on the day for £7 cash, juniors welcome at Revelin Moss opposite Whinlatter Visitor Centre.

Teenager With Altitude is a long, challenging fell race on the Newlands Valley Horseshoe, covering over 15 miles with significant climb. The event requires full mountain kit and offers post-race refreshments. It starts from the Newlands Adv..

Experience classic fell running in the Newlands Valley with two challenging distances. Enjoy traditional post race refreshments while supporting the local community and the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Experience a 22.9 km mountain run through the Perthshire landscape featuring 1435 m of ascent. This championship race scale summits like Ben Chonzie and Carn Chois while providing hot food and homebaking for all finishers.

Join the Gartmorn Trail Race in Alloa for a scenic 10 km loop around woodland paths and Gartmorn Dam. A shorter 3 km junior race is also available for ages 8-15. The event features post race refreshments and prizes.

Experience Scotland's second oldest ultramarathon on a 42 mile point to point journey along the West Highland Way. This way marked trail race takes you through stunning highlands from Tyndrum to Fort William with full event support.

Run through history at the active RAF Spadeadam station. The trail routes pass iconic Blue Streak rocket launch platforms and historic military sites with views of the Lake District. All profits support the RAF Benevolent Fund.

Experience a 44 mile circular ultramarathon around the Firth of Forth estuary. Runners can participate solo or in relay teams of two or four to cross iconic bridges and scenic Scottish coastal trails.

Trail runs at Scone Palace include a 5km route and a 10km route that includes a lap of Perth Racecourse. The event is canicross friendly, uses live chip timing, and provides a medal and post-race refreshment for finishers.

This celebrated 10K starts at the Monachyle Mhor Hotel and takes runners along Loch Doine into scenic Monachyle Glen. The route mixes tarmac and trail, with muddy sections adding to the adventure. All finishers receive a medal, and the even..

Run the Dalgety Bay 10K from the Sailing Club along scenic coastal trails and woodland while supporting upgrades to the Fife Coastal Path. Friendly community vibe with varied terrain and full race day support.

Race Edinburgh's tram system in this unique urban challenge. Board the tram from the central meeting point, choose your start location, and then run your own route back before it returns. Test your navigation and pace against the clock.