Trail Running calendar near Peebles 2026-2027

A roughly 10K out and back trail race from Brodick on the Isle of Arran, mostly on rough footpaths and Forestry roads with about 600 feet of ascent. Limited to 100 entrants and held under Scottish Athletics rules.

A roughly 5.7 mile off road trail in Cardenden Woods on 23 August 2026 that passes the site of Scotland's last pistol duel. Trail shoes are recommended and every finisher receives a unique medal.

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.

A three-evening summer 5K series around Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park in Edinburgh. Events are chip timed, feature prizes and optional finisher medals, with entries priced at £12 per race or £30 for all three.

Experience a traditional Lake District fell race at the Ennerdale Show. This event features an 8 km senior course and various junior races with registration available on the day.

A community *5 mile* off-road run along canal tow-paths and a loop of Possil Marsh, organised by Springburn Harriers. Entry limited to 200, fee £10, registration at the Leisuredrome; results published within 24 hours.

An evening running event in Eyemouth on 28 August 2026 featuring a certified *5k* with chip timing plus several mini fun runs for children; finishers receive medals, goodie bags and ice cream from Giacopazzi's Gelato.

A scenic 10 km trail race on 29 August 2026 around Derwent Walk Country Park, starting and finishing at Blaydon Rugby Club. The event offers chip timing, finishers medals, food vendors and onsite parking.

Follow the iconic West Highland Way on this 53 mile point to point ultramarathon through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Enjoy a fully waymarked route with chip timing and extensive finish line facilities in Tyndrum.

Join the Arnison Crag Horseshoe fell race in Patterdale on Sat 29 Aug 2026, starting at King George Playing Fields as part of Patterdale Dog Day. A steep 5 km with 300 m climb, entries on the day £5, minimum age 14.

A short fell race of 4 km with about 120 m climb at the Show Field in St John's Chapel. Day entries cost £2 and there are separate junior races for children aged 4 to 12 plus an under 18 category.

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.

A 43 km four stage team relay around Glen Lednock with 1,733 m of ascent, starting and finishing in Comrie village. Teams of five include a pair on leg two and course sections range from trail to rough mountain terrain.

An inflatable obstacle run in Glasgow on 29 August 2026 offering 2.5k lap-based distances up to 15k, multiple music zones, on course water, finisher medals and a family friendly spectator area.

A community 5K loop around Dunnikier Park and nearby woodland as part of the Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival, held on 29 August 2026. The mixed surface route is a Scottish Athletics permit event with a one hour time limit and a minimum age..

Aberfoyle Trail Run 2026 includes a scenic 10k on mixed trails and a flat 1k for primary school children, both fully marked and electronically timed. Proceeds support Aberfoyle Primary School and local community groups.

An inflatable obstacle event at Floors Castle on 29–30 August 2026 offering 2.5K and 5K course options with giant inflatables, solo or team entry, team discounts for groups of 10+, and free spectator access.

A licensed beach race on Portobello sands on 30 August 2026 covering about 4 miles at low tide, limited to 350 entries with proceeds supporting Towerbank Primary School and other local causes.

Take on the Barrow Keswick Show Fellrunner on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District: a punchy 6.5 km four mile course with 425 m climb, starting in the show ring and finishing by the showfield. Entry on the day £10, ages 15 and up welcome.

Inflatable 5K in Edinburgh on 5 September 2026 is a non timed fun run with giant inflatable obstacles across repeat 2.5 km laps. Distances from 2.5 km to 15 km are offered, with a finisher medal and on course water.