Glentress Trail Running Event

Peebles, United Kingdom • 15 Feb 2026

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 sections, with around 633m ascent and features such as The Goat Track and Spooky Woods, while the 10k climbs about 270m with views over the Tweed Valley.

The 5k is beginner-friendly. Races start from Glentress Peel Visitor Centre. All routes are fully marked; hydration stations are placed on the longer routes, and participants must carry their own bottles.

Registration opens November; date is Sunday 15 February 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
633 m+
21k Half Marathon Trail
10 km
270 m+
10k Trail
5 km
5k Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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