Falkirk
Trail Running Calendar near Falkirk 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Falkirk for 2026-2027! We've gathered 55 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Inaugural Antonine Trail 10k in Twechar follows much of the original ATRX course with varied hills, chip timing, limited to 150 runners and prizes for top finishers.
Short Course Cross Country Championships on 7 November 2026 at Kirkcaldy High School with ProTay managing race pack fulfilment and timing alongside 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.
Inaugural Kilpatrick Hills half marathon on 14 November 2026 featuring single-track trails and forestry roads, limited to 50 places and listed as closed.
A single 5 km race at Linn Park on 15 November 2026, part of the South By Five series across six parks. Entry is free with a required minimum donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund.
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.
A single-entry 5 km race at Rouken Glen on 29 November 2026, part of the South By Five six-park series. Entry is free but places are limited and a mandatory donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund applies.
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.
A 5 km community race at Pollok Park on 13 December 2026 that is part of the South By Five six-park series. Entry is free with a required donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund and completing five of six races completes the series.
January 2027
A single 5 km race at Bellahouston Park on 3 January 2027, part of the South By Five series visiting six parks. Entry is free but requires a minimum donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund and places are limited to 65.
A single-entry 5 km park race at Queens Park on 17 January 2027, part of the South By Five series that visits six parks over 12 weeks. Entry is free with a required minimum donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund and places are limited.
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.
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.
A hybrid fitness race at Pollok Country Park combining trail running and functional fitness stations, with solo or pairs entries and 5 km and 10 km ruck options.
May 2027
A 90K ultra along the historic Fife Pilgrim Way from North Queensferry to St Andrews Cathedral, UTMB Index 100K category with 1,200 m ascent and a 15 hour limit.