Loanhead
Trail Running Calendar near Loanhead 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Loanhead for 2026-2027! We've gathered 49 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A six hour night event where runners complete as many 5 km trail loops as possible, solo or in teams of up to three, with a tented base, lights and food.
Linsdays Short Course XC 2026 is a short course cross country race for 2026 with ProTay providing timing, results and entries.
A trail race of about 5 miles around Falkland Estate, starting near Strathmiglo Village Hall with forest loops in Drumdreel woods and age category prizes.
Up and Running Events holds measured, chip timed 5k, 10k and half marathon races at Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, with hydration stations, marshals and goody bags.
Trail race day at Glentress Forest with 21 km and 10 km marked courses, significant climbing, on-course hydration and visitor centre registration.
Out and back hill race near Lower Largo on 14 Nov 2026, about 10k with 300 m elevation, held under a Scottish Athletics permit.
Off-road 5 km and 13 km trail runs at Foxlake, Dunbar on 14 November 2026, across woodland, farmland and the John Muir Way.
A small pre-entry trail race at Annsmuir Woods, Ladybank, covering about 4 miles with a 50-runner limit and an entry fee of £11.
Up and Running at Vogrie Country Park in Edinburgh offers 5k, 10k and half marathon distances on a chip timed, measured course with medals, hydration and free race photos.
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.
December 2026
Point to point trail races on 6 December 2026 along the West Lothian Shale Trail with 50 km, 25 km, 9 km and a 9 6 10 km relay plus GPS tracking and checkpoints.
A multi terrain half marathon on 6 December 2026 around the Pentland reservoirs near Balerno, limited to 150 runners with mandatory winter kit and an 8 mile checkpoint.
Flat winter trail running at Balgone Estate with 5k and 18k routes through woods, farm tracks and parts of the John Muir Way.
Festive Handicap at Beecraigs Country Park near Linlithgow offers free handicap races over 14 km and 7 km plus kids 2 km and 1 km races with foodbank donations welcomed.
January 2027
Winter trail race at Balbirnie Park on 10 January 2027 over 4 to 5 miles of muddy woodland paths with medals for finishers and age-category prizes.
Night trail runs at Balgone Estate on 16 January 2027 offering 5 km and 10 km routes across muddy forest and farmland with no course lighting; head torch required.
Trail running at Vogrie Country Park on 17 January 2027 with a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.6 km family fun run on mixed terrain.
A winter hill race in the Scottish Borders of about 21 to 22 km with 800 m of ascent, passing Peat Law and Three Brethren and supported by local mountain rescue.