Giffnock
Trail Running Calendar near Giffnock 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Giffnock for 2026-2027! We've gathered 35 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A trail running festival in Aberfoyle on 10 October 2026 that marks its third edition, featuring the returning half marathon and a 63 km ultra across multiple race options.
November 2026
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.
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
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
Trailspire Ultra 2027 is a seven hour looped endurance event in Callander Park, Falkirk, where runners aim to complete as many 4.14 mile laps as possible. Solo and 2 or 3 person relay entries include live tracking and on-course support.
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.
June 2027
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 historic 96-mile ultra along the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Fort William, limited to 300 runners with entries opening 1st October.
July 2027
Trail runs at Callendar Park in Falkirk with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options, Canicross friendly, live chip timing and finisher medal plus refreshments.