Balerno
Trail Running Calendar near Balerno 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Balerno for 2026-2027! We've gathered 48 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Approximately 5 miles of trails around Falkland Estate with forest loops, age-category prizes, a race memento and a £14 entry fee; limited to 100 places.
Trail races at Glentress Peel in the Tweed Valley with fully marked 10 km and 21 km courses, chip timing and medical support.
Out and back hill race on 14 Nov 2026 near Lower Largo, about 10 km with over 300 m ascent, organised by Anster Haddies; toilets at the Crusoe Hotel and trail shoes recommended.
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.
Festive 5k at Chatelherault Country Park on 6 December 2026 with a Santa costume and medal included; open to ages five and up, family tickets available.
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 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 5k obstacle course around Strathclyde Loch at Strathclyde Country Park with staggered wave starts, fundraising support and a finish by Sandy Beach car park.
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.