Falkirk
Trail Running Calendar near Falkirk 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Falkirk for 2026-2027! We've gathered 61 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A new up and down hill race at the Kinross Show on 8 August 2026 with a mostly pathless 2.3 mile route, 750 ft ascent and included show access.
A long hill race on 15 August 2026 covering 26.07km with 1438m ascent across East and West Lomond. The unwaymarked route follows checkpoints, requires navigation and mandatory kit, and offers prize categories and a GPX file.
A 33 km hill race across the Ochil Hills with summit controls, mandatory mountain kit and bus transfer to the remote start.
A 7 mile trail race in Carron Valley Forestry on 22 August 2026, following an undulating loop toward Meikle Bin and back to the reservoir. The event is limited to 200 runners, chip timed, with proceeds shared between Alzheimer Scotland and Ochils Mou..
Trail races at Devilla Forest near Kincardine offering a mixed terrain half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.5 km family fun run, with marshalled one lap courses, finishers medals and on-site refreshments.
A 5.7 mile trail race in Cardenden Woods on 23 August 2026 that passes the site of Scotland's last pistol duel from 1826. Mainly off road with muddy, rocky and rooted sections; medals for all finishers and cash prizes for top placings.
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.
A community 5 mile off-road run along canal tow-paths and a loop of Possil Marsh, organised by Springburn Harriers. Entry limited to 200, fee £10, registration at the Leisuredrome; results published within 24 hours.
Follow the iconic West Highland Way on this 53 mile point to point ultramarathon through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Enjoy a fully waymarked route with chip timing and extensive finish line facilities in Tyndrum.
A 43 km, four-stage hill running relay round Glen Lednock starting and finishing in Comrie, run by teams of five with a pair sharing leg 2.
Inflatable 5K Glasgow on 29 August 2026 is a looped inflatable obstacle course with distance options from 2.5k to 15k and family-friendly facilities.
A 5 km loop at Dunnikier Park in Kirkcaldy over mixed surfaces, run under Scottish Athletics permit with a one hour time limit and fundraising support for Maggie's Fife.
Aberfoyle Trail Run 2026 includes a scenic 10k on mixed trails and a flat 1k for primary school children, both fully marked and electronically timed. Proceeds support Aberfoyle Primary School and local community groups.
A two person relay on 30 Aug 2026 using Fife's half marathon route through parks, coastal path and the waterfront with a three hour time limit.
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
Inflatable 5K in Edinburgh on 5 September 2026 is a non timed inflatable obstacle event with multiple distances, music zones, on course water and a finisher's medal.