Trail Running calendar near St Andrews 2025-2026

Join the Nuts Christmas Trail Race at Balbirnie Park, Fife for a festive 4 to 5 mile trail through muddy paths, water crossings and woodland undulations. Finishers get a bespoke memento while spot prizes of craft beer add extra cheer.

Tackle the scenic but challenging Harmeny AC 7R Multi Terrain Half Marathon on 7 Dec 2025, with trails, rocky sections and marshland. Limited to 140 runners, finishers receive a medal and goody bag.

Take a festive run through the woodland and parkland of Glamis Castle on 7 December 2025, with live chip timing and a bespoke finisher medal. Family friendly options and canicross allowed in non family races, plus Wild Deer merch and a snac..

Take part in the Aviemore Santa Run at Glenmore Lodge with a festive 5K or family Merry Mile and Santa suits or eco options. Enjoy live music, treats and mountain views while supporting local charities; pushchair and wheelchair accessible a..

Join the Santa & Elf Dash on 21 December 2025 at Cammo Nature Reserve, Edinburgh for 1K, 5K and 10K festive trail runs through riverside paths and historic grounds. Medals, hot chocolate and fancy dress add cheer while entries support Young..

Event details The Wobbly Christmas Pudding is a mixed trail run of 13 km held on 21st December 2025. The course includes some hills and is described by the organiser as suitable for a range of abilities and in varied weather conditions. The..

Take on the Tour de Humbleton in Wooler: a spirited 5 mile circular trail that climbs to Humbleton Hill and returns via St Cuthberts Way. Enjoy scenic Cheviot views on a fully marked, marshalled course.

Take on the Wooler Vertical, a challenging 4 mile out and back to the top of Humbleton Hill with 1000 feet of ascent from The Cheviot Centre. Raw trails and panoramic winter views make for a true test of grit.

The Loch Morlich Running Festival, organized by Fitnessat58°, takes place in the scenic Glenmore Forest, finishing at the picturesque Loch Morlich beach. Scheduled for January 3, 2026, this event offers two trail distances: 5.6KM and 11.2KM..

Join the South By Five 5 km at Bellahouston Park on 4 January 2026, one of six friendly community runs across Glasgow. Free entry with a required donation, limited to 65 places so sign up early to secure your spot.

Tackle the Winter Wipeout, a deep winter fell run to Hedgehope summit and back to Ingram Cafe over roughly half marathon distance. Fully marked and marshalled, it is not for beginners so carry required winter kit and enjoy warming soup on r..

Vogrie Country Park (Tyne Valley) 2026 The event takes place at Vogrie Country Park in the Tyne Valley on 18 Jan 2026. It is the sixth running of the Vogrie (Tyne Valley) trail event. Distances offered: 10 km 5 km 1.6 km (family fun run)..

Join the Buchlyvie 10k, a chip timed trail along the old railway track with one rolling hill and a village finish. Limited to 300 runners, this friendly race offers jelly babies at the turn, after race refreshments, medal and goodie bag.

Tackle a rugged 21 mile trail with 3,500 ft of climbing around the Ardgartan Peninsula, ending with a dramatic downhill through forest and moor. Based in Ardgartan Forest Park, this winter route is mostly off road and rewards strong climber..

Join the Duergar Nightcrawler, a 10 mile night trail through the fabled Simonside Hills near Rothbury on 7 February 2026. Tackle rugged trails under headtorch light and enjoy an event buff plus a cup of mulled wine afterwards.

Glentress Trail Marathon is a demanding mountain-trail race held in Glentress Forest in the Scottish Borders, between Peebles and Innerleithen, about an hour from Edinburgh. Runners complete two 21k laps of the Glentress route, totaling aro..

Glentress Trail Races sit in Glentress Forest near Peebles in the Scottish Borders, about an hour from Edinburgh. The event offers three distances: 21km, 10km and a new 5km for 2026. The 21k course combines forest singletrack and MTB trail..

Enjoy the Northumberland coast at Bamburgh on 21 Feb 2026 with four trail distances over sand and dunes. Fully waymarked courses, electronic timing and instant results make this Endurancelife day perfect for racers and scenic runners.

Challenge the snowy highlands at Snow Running Glenshee on Saturday 28 February 2026 near Ballater. A scenic hill race with crisp air and big views, entries open soon on ProTay.

Hit the trails around Corstorphine Hill on 1 March 2026 with 10km, 5km and a 1km family fun run suitable for all ages. Enjoy marked off road routes, race mementos and post race drinks in a friendly community atmosphere.