Trail Running calendar near North Queensferry 2026-2027

Chase summer evenings in Edinburgh with the Sundowner 5K Series, a relaxed yet competitive run across three scenic city parks. Enjoy chip timed racing, lively warm ups and post race photos as you test your speed over 5K or the full series.

Join the Eyemouth Twilight 5k on 28 August 2026 for a chip timed coastal evening run with medals for finishers. Family friendly Scott's Mini Fun Runs, goodie bags and Giacopazzi's Gelato at the finish make it a fun seaside outing.

Take on the Highland Fling Ultramarathon, a 53 mile point to point trail through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs from Milngavie to Tyndrum. Enjoy spectacular scenery, hearty finish line hospitality and post race showers and massages.

Join this lively fell race at Bellingham Showfield as part of the country show, tackling 4 miles with 600 ft of climb across classic Northumberland terrain. No pre entry required; runners aged 16 and over can sign up on the day.

Join Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel on 5 September 2026 for scenic forest runs from 5 km to 52 km suitable for all abilities. Fast trails, steady climbs, weekend camping and refill stations for reusable bottles make it a weekend adventure.

Run the scenic River Ayr Way, a 44 mile source to sea trail through wildlife rich valleys and historic sites. Every September the River Ayr Way Challenge invites runners to tackle a 40 mile ultra for a memorable weekend adventure.

Tackle a scenic 50K through the Cheviot Hills on this rugged trail ultra starting from Wooler, Northumberland. Expect rolling hills, rocky trails and sweeping moorland, digital navigation, stocked aid stations and a finisher medal for finis..

Pilgrims' Ultra is a scenic ultramarathon across Northumberland, starting on Holy Island and following St Oswalds Way toward Hadrian's Wall through coast, castles, hills and forests. Choose 50K, 100K or 100 mile routes for a true pilgrimage..

Enjoy scenic woodland trails at Dalkeith Country Park on 27 September 2026 with routes from a family mile to ultra, welcoming runners and dogs alike. Live chip timing, medals, event merch and an energy bar for every finisher.

Run 57 miles point to point from Glasgow Riverside Museum to Edinburgh Athletics Track, passing the Falkirk Wheel and the Antonine Wall. Live GPS tracking and just 750 spots make this an iconic long distance challenge.

Explore historic Stirling at the William Wallace Running Festival on 10 October 2026, with mixed terrain routes past Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument. Distances suit all runners from a fun mile to 50 km and 70 km ultras with relay t..

Tackle the 10K Auchterarder Chilli Trail on 31 October 2026, a scenic run into the Ochil Hills over forest trails, climbs and stream crossings. No time cutoff, finishers get a snood and medal and prizes include top places and best costume.

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.

Start and finish in Alva Glen and tackle a rugged 14.6 km course with 966 m of ascent through Ochils Woodland Park, summiting Ben Cleuch and The Nebit for sweeping views. Prizes for top finishers and veteran categories add competitive appea..

Run through scenic Tentsmuir Forest on 01 Nov 2026 at the Scurry Around Tentsmuir Trail Festival, with distances from a 1.2 km fun run to a half marathon. Off road, marshalled routes, finishers medals and community spirit.

Take on the John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra: in six hours run as many 5 km off road laps as you can. Solo or teams of up to three, with a lively basecamp, course support and a headtorch required.

Join the Hermitage trail runs for scenic 10km and 5km routes over Blackford Hill plus a festive 1.2km fun run. Kids get elf hats and all enjoy snacks while proceeds support Friends of the Hermitage and Morningside Primary School.

Tackle the SCOTT Sports Winter Cheviot Goat on 5 December 2026, a roughly 55 mile winter ultra looping through the wild Cheviot hills from Ingram Village Hall. Expect GPS tracking, a 24 hour cutoff and a finisher medal.

Celebrate the season with the Festive Trail Runs at Glamis Castle on 6 December, choose the family 1 mile or scenic 5 and 10 mile trails. All finishers get a bespoke bauble or medal, festive treats and event merch, and dogs are welcome in 5..

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.