Arthur's Seat
Trail Running Calendar near Arthur's Seat 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Arthur's Seat for 2026-2027! We've gathered 44 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A small pre entry trail race in Annsmuir Woods, Ladybank, about 4 miles over two flat laps; limited to 50 runners, no water provided and no changing facilities.
Trail runs at Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill with 10 km, 5 km and a 1.2 km festive fun run supporting a local school and the reserve.
December 2026
A December 2026 point to point trail event on the West Lothian Shale Trail with 50K, 25K, 9K and a three leg relay on marked, marshalled routes.
January 2027
Trail running at Vogrie Country Park on 17 January 2027 with a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.6 km family fun run on mixed terrain.
February 2027
Seven hour looped ultra in Callander Park, Falkirk where runners complete as many 4.14 mile laps (277 ft) as possible; solo and 2 and 3 person relays available.
An 8 hour loop challenge on a 4.367 mile coastal and trail circuit with electronic wristband timing and lap based half, full and ultra distance options.
March 2027
A 50 km ultra along the John Muir Way through East Lothian's coast, villages and woodland trails, finishing at Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar.
A backyard ultra at Dalkeith Country Park on 20 March 2027 where runners repeat a 6.7056 km loop each hour until only one runner remains.
April 2027
Backyard Ultra at Beecraigs Country Park on 24 April 2027: repeat a 4.167-mile loop hourly until one runner completes a solo lap; camping and basic facilities provided.
A 24 hour loop race in Dalkeith where runners repeat a 6.7 km forest loop each hour; the last runner remaining after the final lap is crowned champion.
May 2027
A 90K ultra along the historic Pilgrim Way across Fife from North Queensferry to St Andrews Cathedral, UTMB Index 100K with 1,200 m elevation gain and a 15 hour limit.
A 5 km obstacle event at Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy, on 9 May 2027. The grass-start course loops through parkland with steep hills and obstacles; participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.
June 2027
Obstacle course races at Hopetoun Estate on June 6, 2027, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, a Kids race, and a Trifecta in One Day option.
A single lap 5k muddy obstacle course through The Meadows in Edinburgh with staggered wave starts, a minimum age of 13 and event support from Cancer Research UK.
July 2027
Trail runs at Callendar House in Callendar Park offering 5 km, 10 km and half marathon courses, canicross friendly and chip-timed.
A 12 mile run on 25 July 2027 from Allermuir in the Pentlands to a sandy finish on Musselburgh beach, mixing cross country, urban orienteering and road running.
August 2027
A 109 km loop on the Borders Abbeys Way visiting four ruined abbeys, with options for a 50 km race or a four person relay.
Trail running event at Tulliallan grounds on 22 Aug 2027 with half marathon, 10km, 5km and a 1.5km family run and marshalled forest routes.