Melrose
Trail Running Calendar near Melrose 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Melrose for 2026-2027! We've gathered 26 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Weekend off-road running around Bowhill Estate with 5K, 10K, 25K and 50K options plus camping and prizes.
A 6.5 km circular hill race around Oldhamstocks with about 200 m of climb, mostly on rough track with short tarmac sections. Organised by Dunbar Running Club, registration and race numbers are issued at the village hall.
Fully off road 10 km trail race at Rock UK, Newcastleton on 15 August 2026 with forest tracks, singletrack, technical downhills and a marked marshalled course.
A 109 km circular trail on the Borders Abbeys Way visiting four ruined abbeys, with 50 km and four person relay options plus staffed checkpoints.
Giant inflatable obstacle courses at Floors Castle on 29 and 30 August 2026 with 2.5 km and 5 km options, open to ages five and up.
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.
Timed loop trail event in Borders Forest Park: complete as many 4.366 mile laps as possible in 8 hours with electronic wristband timing.
A 50K trail ultra around Wooler in the Cheviot Hills on 19 September 2026, featuring GPS navigation, varied terrain and an 11-hour course limit.
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.
Trail running festival at Dalkeith Country Park on 27 September 2026 with distances from a family mile to an ultra, Canicross option and live chip timing.
October 2026
Off road 10K through the Riddell Estate with views of the Eildon and Cheviot Hills. A fundraising event with pay what you can entry and a 200 runner limit.
A 38 mile trail ultramarathon with a relay option held in association with the Jedburgh Running Festival. The event on 24 October 2026 is presented as LGBTIQ+ and nonbinary friendly, with entries opening 1 March 2026 at 8pm.
Trail Outlaws stages Dark Skies Run @ Wooler in Northumberland with fully marked trails, stocked check points and options for a Trail 10k or a Half Marathon. Entry fees shown range from £25 to £36.
A 12 hour night running challenge on a 5 km loop at Dalkeith Country Park with solo and team relay options and mandatory headtorch and trail footwear.
November 2026
Trail Outlaws' Wooler Trail Events include marathon and half marathon routes based at Wooler Hostel in Northumberland National Park. Routes are fully marked with stocked checkpoints and often cross hilly, boggy, exposed terrain with wide views.
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.