Alva
Trail Running Calendar near Alva 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Alva for 2026-2027! We've gathered 62 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A beach race on 30 August 2026, licensed by Scottish Athletics, covering about 4 miles on sand at low tide. Entries are limited and proceeds support Towerbank Primary School and other local causes.
September 2026
A medieval trail running festival at Carron Valley on 5 September, with a half marathon, kids run and a five hour multi-lap siege. The course circles a village hub and finishes under torchlight with live music and costume prizes.
Mud, water and obstacles in Fife/Kinross on 5 September 2026 with 10 km, 5 km and a 3 km kids course plus free parking and photos.
MacTuffX Livingston on 6 September 2026 combines 10 Xercises with repeated 400m or 800m runs and offers Solo, Doubles, Relay and a LITE weight division.
An hour-long hill loop on Corstorphine Hill where runners complete as many 1 km laps as possible; Scottish Athletics licensed, open to over 18s with 200 places.
A summer evening 5K series in Edinburgh across Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park with chip timing, finishers' medals and entry options of £12 per race or £30 for all three.
Trail ultras across the Ochil Hills with 30 and 50 mile options plus a limited 100 mile event. Marked routes, chip timing, GPS tracking, checkpoints with water and drop-bag support; finishers receive medals and category prizes.
October 2026
A family-friendly mud run at Chatelherault Country Park featuring a 1 km children's course and a 5 km family course with obstacles and water hazards.
A 57 miles ultramarathon from Glasgow to Edinburgh along canals and towpaths, with GPS tracking, mandatory kit requirements and a 16 hour cut off. The event has 750 places and is scheduled for October 2026 and October 2027.
A trail running festival in Aberfoyle on 10 October 2026 that marks its third edition, featuring the returning half marathon and a 63 km ultra across multiple race options.
A 14.6 km hill race with 966 m of ascent through Ochils Woodland Park, visiting Andrew Gannel Hill, Ben Cleuch, Ben Ever and The Nebit, with registration at Alva Scout Hall and prizes for top finishers and age categories.
A 10 km trail race from Auchterarder into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and a route shaped like a chilli pepper. Online entry, 16+ age limit, goody bag with snood and medal, prizes for finishers and costumes.
Trail half marathon around Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve with wooded trails, riverside paths, under 1000 ft total ascent, chip timing and a finisher medal.