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.
October 2026
Trail half marathon around Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve with wooded trails, riverside paths, under 1000 ft total ascent, chip timing and a finisher medal.
November 2026
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
Multiple point to point races along the West Lothian Shale Trail, from 9K to a GPS tracked 50K, plus a 3 person relay. The event supports Smalls for All and features marked routes, checkpoints and chip timing.
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.
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.
May 2027
A 90K UTMB Index 100K ultra along the historic Pilgrim Way from North Queensferry to St Andrews Cathedral. The fully marked route crosses towns such as Dunfermline and Ceres, includes 1,200 m of ascent and GPS tracking.
June 2027
Obstacle course weekend at Hopetoun Estate near Queensferry with Sprint, Super and Beast races, a Kids Race, and Tough Mudder Scotland on the same weekend.
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.
May 2028
A single day ultra of 31.3 miles from Innerleithen to Edinburgh Airport, Day 2 of the nine day MTC SCOTIA series with limited entries and mandatory kit and tracking.