Trail Running calendar near Tayport 2025-2026

Join a guided night trail run at Castle Semple for a scenic 10km on mixed paths and muddy climbs with views from Parkhill Woods and lookout tower. This friendly social run requires headtorches and trail shoes and supports a local charity.

Take on the DAAA Cross Country Championships on 29 November 2025 at scenic Balloch Country Park, Loch Lomond. With races for all ages from U11 to masters and team prizes and medals, it is a lively day for clubs and runners of every level.

Join EpicTrails for a friendly 6 km guided trail from Milngavie on 4 Dec, exploring scenic local paths and the West Highland Way. Limited places and a small fee, with a post run Christmas pub social; trail shoes and a headtorch required.

Take on a tough winter ultra through the wild Cheviot hills on a roughly 55 mile loop that challenges experienced runners with changeable conditions and a 24 hour cutoff. All finishers receive a GPS tracker, t shirt and medal.

Run around Glamis Castle on 7 December 2025 on scenic woodland and parkland trails, with a 1 mile family run plus 5 mile and 10 mile races. Dogs are welcome in the 5 and 10 mile events and all finishers receive a bespoke medal and festive t..

Join the Nuts Christmas Trail Race on 7 December 2025 in Balbirnie Park for a lively 4 to 5 mile woodland run with mud, water crossings and gentle climbs. Limited to 140 entrants, every finisher earns a bespoke race memento and top runners..

Take on the 14th Harmeny AC 7R Multi Terrain half marathon around seven reservoirs near Balerno on 7 December 2025. Varied trails, boggy sections and sweeping reservoir views make for a tough but scenic off road challenge.

Join EpicTrails for an 8 km social trail run from Milngavie Train Station, exploring stretches of the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way. A qualified guide will lead small groups, and trail shoes plus a headtorch are required.

Join the Aviemore Santa Run for a festive 5 km woodland trail or a family mile at scenic Glenmore Lodge with a new route. Dog and pushchair friendly, it includes Santa suits, live music, mulled wine and supports local charities.

Join a guided night trail 10 km run around Milngavie by headtorch, exploring scenic stretches of the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way. This social, noncompetitive run is led by an experienced guide who will keep the group together.

Don your festive kit and join the Santa & Elf Dash at Cammo Nature Reserve for fun 1K, 5K and 10K trail runs through riverside paths and historic woodland. Medals, hot chocolate and charity collections add seasonal cheer.

Join the Wobbly Christmas Pudding 13km Run in Melrose for a festive mixed trail challenge with rolling hills and seasonal spirit. Enjoy a scenic December outing that combines rugged trails and holiday fun for runners of all levels.

Celebrate Christmas Eve with the North Berwick Santa Beach Run on 24 December, a festive coastal run across sands and rocks with 2k, 5k and 10k options for all ages. Enjoy scenic views while supporting Medecins Sans Frontieres.

Take on the Tour de Humbleton Trail Race, a scenic 5 miles around Humbleton Hill with 800 ft of climbing, starting and finishing at the Cheviot Centre in Wooler. Fully waymarked and marshalled, it is a brisk winter trail challenge for adven..

Start 2026 with the Wooler Vertical, a 4 mile out and back up Humbleton Hill with 1000 ft of ascent. Fully marked trail from The Cheviot Centre makes this a bold new year challenge.

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..

Take on the El Brim Ick Hill Race near Aberdeen on 3 January 2026, a scenic but testing 4.25 mile route with about 856 ft of climb. Entries include a hot meal and clubhouse hospitality after the run.

Part of the six race South By Five series, the Bellahouston Park 5 km on 04 January 2026 is a friendly community run combining scenic park trails with local fundraising and a litter pick. Expect lively camaraderie and a welcoming post race..

Brave a deep winter fell run to the summit of Hedgehope and back, an approx. half marathon with a fully marked route and marshals. Expect wintry conditions and warm soup waiting at the finish.

Take on the Falkland Yomp, an 11 km trail around Falkland Estate with two steady climbs and a sharp finish, winding through forest, roots and gravel. Entries help fund trail upkeep and the race often sells out with a waiting list open.