Glentress February Trail Races
Peebles, United Kingdom • 15 Feb 2026
Event overview
The Glentress February Trail Races 2026 take place on 15 February 2026 at Glentress Peel Visitor Centre near Peebles, EH45 8NB in the Scottish Borders. The event is organised by High Terrain Events and is based in Glentress Forest, which features waymarked forest walks, woodland singletrack, gravel tracks and heather-clad moorland. All routes will be fully marked. Briefing notes will be available to download approximately 5-7 days before the event.
Race details
Distances offered:
- 42 km
- 21 km
- 10 km
- 5 km
The 5 km is a new distance for 2026, described as a flatter option using gravel track, forest trails and singletrack. The 10 km route has about 330 m of ascent and mixes gravel and trail sections. The 21 km route includes sections of the Tower Trail and the Black graded MTB route, reaches high points in Glentress Forest and has about 750 m of ascent. The 42 km route comprises two circuits of the 21 km course, giving about 1,500 m of ascent and returns through the finish line after the first circuit to allow spectating. Registration closes 9 February 2026 23:59. Prices listed per participant: 42 km £53, 21 km £35, 10 km £32, 5 km £20 (plus booking fee). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.