Helensburgh
Trail Running Calendar near Helensburgh 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Helensburgh for 2026-2027! We've gathered 23 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
3 Oct 2026 OCR at Wheatrig Farm featuring a 3km with about 25 obstacles and a 400m sprint with 12 obstacles; youth and competitive divisions, limited entries.
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.
A charity 10k trail run at Eglinton Park on 11 October 2026 supporting Release Ayrshire, with an entry fee of £15 and walkers welcome.
Chip timed 5k, 10k and half marathon at Balloch Castle Country Park with measured course, medals, hydration and on-course marshals.
A two lap 7.5 km trail race at Mugdock Country Park on 25 October 2026 supporting the Woodland Trust and the Chris Smith Memorial Fund.
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.
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
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
About 21 miles mostly off road around the Ardgartan Peninsula with 3,500 ft ascent, two water stations and mandatory winter kit.
April 2027
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.
A scenic 10 km countryside race from Monachyle Mhor Hotel around Loch Doine with chip timing, on-course water stops and a separate 1 km fun run.
May 2027
A trail running event on Scotland's Kintyre Way offering a shorter 35 mile ultra and rotating section routes with relay options, varied coastal and woodland terrain, waymarking, finish facilities and GPS timing with proceeds supporting route maintena..
June 2027
A 50 km night time ultramarathon along the Ayrshire coast with beach, promenade and trail sections, three aid stations and finish at Irvine Beach.