Trail Running calendar near Penicuik 2026-2027

Join this Beacon Hill fell race on Thu 9 Jul 2026 at Lordenshaw car park, Rothbury. A testing 6.6 mile course with 410 m of climb, entry on the day and teams of three welcome for a spirited summer challenge.

A trail ultra along Saint Cuthbert's Way with 100 km and 45 mile options; the 100 km includes a tidal cutoff. The route is way marked, has five timed checkpoints and live GPS tracking for all runners.

Alva Games is the British Championship hill race on 11 July 2026 near Alva, Stirling, Scotland, covering 1.60 miles with about 1,200 feet of climb and featuring steep upper slopes, thorny gorse and a muddy gully.

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

A ticketed running event in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh on 12 July 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances for runners to complete within the park.

A multi-terrain 15 km festival in Moffat held under UK Athletics rules with open and local prizes, veteran categories, junior races and a tots dash; route features a long climb, stony track section and a 4.6 mile descent back to town.

Experience a 7.2 km hill race up Cairn Table in East Ayrshire. This chip timed event features rough terrain and unmarked routes for runners seeking a self reliant hill running experience.

Run the Blades is a multi distance trail running weekend at Whitelee Wind Farm with 10K, half marathon and 50K ultra plus a free junior mile. Courses follow wind farm access roads and include checkpoints, an Event Village and on course supp..

A backyard ultra at Murthly Castle Estate where runners repeat 4.167 mile loops with a one hour time limit until one runner remains. Medals are awarded to all nonwinners as DNFs and a 100 mile medal is given to those still running after 24..

Trail runs at Callendar House in Falkirk offer 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances on wooded parkland routes. The event is Canicross friendly, uses live chip-timing and all finishers receive a medal, merchandise and refreshments.

Flat two lap 5 mile trail race through Ashington Community Woods on 21 July 2026, with a 125 place limit and entry fees of £14 affiliated or £16 unaffiliated; £1 per entry supports Friends of the Woods.

The Fellside Fell Race will take place in Caldbeck on Wednesday 22 July 2026. You can run 7 miles.

A just under six mile multi terrain hill race around Falkland Hill with over 400 m ascent, held during the Falkland Gala. The route includes steep sections and varied trails; entrants must carry full body cover and their own water.

A 12 mile urban orienteering run on 26 July 2026, starting on Allermuir in the Pentlands and ending on the sand at Musselburgh beach. The route mixes cross country, urban navigation and road running.

A 14 mile coastal point-to-point race from Beadnell Harbour to Alnmouth Estuary on 26 July 2026, limited to 1000 runners, fully marshalled with first aid, unmarked course and a three hour 30 minute cut-off due to tide and safety.

A marked 6 km hill race on 11 April 2026 with 730 m of ascent around Ardgartan Hotel. The route has mandatory checkpoints and mountain rescue marshals, and full waterproof body cover must be carried.

Heart and Soul Fest at Druridge Bay on 31 July to 1 August 2026 features 12 hour and 24 hour loop races on a marked 4 km course, with solo, pairs, and team entries alongside live music and food vendors.

A 37 mile loop along Isaac's Tea Trail through the North Pennines AONB with 4800 ft ascent. Solo ultra and three leg relay options include checkpoints, GPX route files and a 12 hour completion window.

A one lap trail race around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026 covering about 5.5 miles. The event is open to runners aged 18 and over and features marked routes, first aid, refreshments and age and team prizes.

Experience a 12 hour endurance event at the scenic Dean Castle Country Park. Run solo or in a relay team on a 4 km loop through mixed terrain and parkland to see how far you can go.