Glentress Trail Running Event

Event overview

The Glentress Trail Races take place on Sunday 15 February 2026 at Glentress Peel Visitor Centre, near Peebles (EH45 8NB) in the Tweed Valley Forest Park. Routes start from the Glentress Peel Trailhead. All routes are fully waymarked so navigation experience is not required. GPX route files are provided for the 21k and 10k courses.

Distances and courses

• 21 km (half marathon)
• 10 km
• 5 km

The 21 km course uses a mix of hard-packed gravel, forest singletrack, moorland and sections of mountain bike trails. Total ascent is 633 m and the high point is 572 m. The 21 km course has a 5 hour time limit. The 10 km course mixes woodland singletrack and forest roads with blue and red MTB trail sections. Total ascent is 270 m and the high point is 508 m. The 10 km course has a 3 hour time limit. The 5 km course follows multi-user trails and forest roads with 126 m of ascent and includes a short singletrack section.

Logistics, kit and facilities

Registration is held at the Glentress Peel café on event day; race numbers must be collected in person and ID is required. Car parking at Glentress uses ANPR: free up to 30 minutes, then charged by length of stay. A mandatory kit list applies to 21 km entrants. Hydration stations are planned - two on the 21 km route and one on the 10 km route - but may be moved or removed in freezing conditions; participants should carry their own drinks as no cups will be provided. Entry fees and age limits are published for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.