Edinburgh Old Town
Trail Running Calendar near Edinburgh Old Town 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Edinburgh Old Town for 2026-2027! We've gathered 45 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
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.
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.
A 12 hour night running challenge at Dalkeith Country Park where participants complete repeated 5 km loops solo or in teams to record their total distance.
November 2026
A six-hour nocturnal ultra on the John Muir Way where runners cover as many 5 km off road loops as possible, solo or in teams of up to three, with a tented base and support.
Short Course Cross Country Championships at Kirkcaldy High School on 7 November 2026. ProTay provides race pack fulfilment and timing while working with scottishathletics.
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.
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
Multiple point to point races along the West Lothian Shale Trail, from 9K to a GPS tracked 50K, plus a 3 person relay. The event supports Smalls for All and features marked routes, checkpoints and chip timing.
January 2027
Trail runs at Vogrie Country Park on 17 January 2027 offer waymarked mixed terrain courses of 1.6km, 5km, 10km and a half marathon, starting and finishing by the Victorian manor house with post race refreshments.
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 eight hour loop challenge on mixed coastal and trail terrain on 27 Feb 2027, with 4.366 mile laps timed by electronic wristbands and lap totals equating to half, full and ultra marathon distances.
March 2027
A 50 km ultramarathon along the John Muir Way through East Lothian coast, rural trails and towns, finishing at Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar.
April 2027
At Beecraigs Country Park on 24 April 2027 runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one completes a solo lap and becomes Last One Standing. Entry includes timing, camping access, parking for one vehicle and a finisher medal.
May 2027
A 90K UTMB Index 100K ultra along the historic Pilgrim Way from North Queensferry to St Andrews Cathedral. The fully marked route crosses towns such as Dunfermline and Ceres, includes 1,200 m of ascent and GPS tracking.
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 weekend at Hopetoun Estate with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km, a kids race, Trifecta option, and concurrent Tough Mudder event.
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.