Trail Running calendar near Muirkirk 2026-2027

A 6.5 km circular hill race around Oldhamstocks with about 200 m of climb, mostly on rough track with short tarmac sections. Organised by Dunbar Running Club, registration and race numbers are issued at the village hall.

A fully off road 10km trail race at Rock UK in Newcastleton on 15 August 2026. The one lap course is chip timed with a halfway water station, marked and marshalled routes, bespoke medals and prize categories for adults and vets.

A long hill race on 15 August 2026 covering 26.07km with 1438m ascent across East and West Lomond. The unwaymarked route follows checkpoints, requires navigation and mandatory kit, and offers prize categories and a GPX file.

Join the Keswick Sports Fell Race in the Lake District on Sun 16 Aug 2026 for a punchy 3 mile, 290 m climb course from Fitz Park Cricket Pavilion. Entry on the day and juniors welcome with big prizes for record breakers.

A pair of short hill races on the grassy slopes of Cademuir Hill near Peebles, offering 3 km and 6 km courses with notable climbs. Online entry is preferred and the event is Scottish Athletics licensed.

A Lake District fell race from the White Horse Inn covering 6.3 km with 882 m of ascent; entry on the day for runners aged 18 and over with a £5 fee and limited parking at the pub.

A challenging fell race in Northumberland's beautiful countryside. The 5.8km route features 300m of climb and is part of the regional championship. Entry is available on the day.

A 33 km hill race across the Ochil Hills with summit controls, mandatory mountain kit and bus transfer to the remote start.

Dunoon Ultra Marathon on 22 Aug 2026 follows the Loch Eck Loop, offering a 52.22 km solo option and a three leg relay with marked routes, checkpoints and finisher goodies.

Run the Borders follows the waymarked Borders Abbey Way around the Scottish Borders, visiting four ruined abbeys. It offers a full 109K, a 50K and a four person relay with checkpoints, drop bags and mandatory kit.

A 10 km marked trail around Bertha Loch and Almondbank with technical and muddy sections, woodland terrain and handcrafted finisher medals. Routes change by season and the August run accompanies a 12 hour lapped event.

A 12 hour trail challenge on a 10 km loop around Bertha Loch where runners go solo or in teams. The event features chip timing with live results, water on course, medics, marked marshalled trails, prizes and medals for finishers.

A 7 mile trail race in Carron Valley Forestry on 22 August 2026, following an undulating loop toward Meikle Bin and back to the reservoir. The event is limited to 200 runners, chip timed, with proceeds shared between Alzheimer Scotland and..

A 21 kilometre waymarked trail race around Derwentwater near Keswick, Cumbria. The single lap hilly course is limited to 200 entries and offers a bespoke medal, event photos and prizes for top finishers.

A 44 kilometre trail marathon from Keswick through Borrowdale and over Scafell Pike with an unmarked mountain section requiring navigation. Entry is limited to 100 and competitors must be aged 18 or older.

Trail races at Devilla Forest near Kincardine offering a mixed terrain half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.5 km family fun run, with marshalled one lap courses, finishers medals and on-site refreshments.

Approx 10K trail race around Brodick on the Isle of Arran with rough footpaths, forestry roads and about 600 feet of ascent and limited tarmac.

A 5.7 mile trail race in Cardenden Woods on 23 August 2026 that passes the site of Scotland's last pistol duel from 1826. Mainly off road with muddy, rocky and rooted sections; medals for all finishers and cash prizes for top placings.

A 21k trail run around Borrowdale based in Keswick, featuring lakeshore trails, woodland singletrack and 550 m of ascent. The course is fully marked, chip timed and supported with hydration and medical cover.

Three summer evenings of 5K running across Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park in Edinburgh, chip timed races priced at £12 each or £30 for all three, with prizes and photos.