Lanark
Trail Running Calendar near Lanark 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lanark for 2026-2027! We've gathered 39 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A guided social trail run of 8 km from Milngavie exploring the Clyde Coastal path and West Highland Way; trail shoes required, no dogs or under 18s.
Social guided trail run of about 10 km from Milngavie Train Station along local trails including the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way, guided and insured with limited places.
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 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.
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.
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.
A medieval trail running festival at Carron Valley on 5 September, with a half marathon, kids run and a five hour multi-lap siege. The course circles a village hub and finishes under torchlight with live music and costume prizes.
MacTuffX Livingston on 6 September 2026 combines 10 Xercises with repeated 400m or 800m runs and offers Solo, Doubles, Relay and a LITE weight division.
An hour-long hill loop on Corstorphine Hill where runners complete as many 1 km laps as possible; Scottish Athletics licensed, open to over 18s with 200 places.
A 40 mile ultra from Glenbuck Loch to Riverside Stadium in Ayr on 12 Sep 2026, featuring water stations, 10 mile checkpoints with food and drop-bag support. Relay teams of 2 or 3 split the route into 17, 14 and 9 mile sections.
A 30 km hill race with 1600 m ascent from Traquair House to Broughton Ales, limited to 250 entrants with strict mandatory emergency kit and checkpoint rules.
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 family-friendly mud run at Chatelherault Country Park featuring a 1 km children's course and a 5 km family course with obstacles and water hazards.
A 57 miles ultramarathon from Glasgow to Edinburgh along canals and towpaths, with GPS tracking, mandatory kit requirements and a 16 hour cut off. The event has 750 places and is scheduled for October 2026 and October 2027.