Melrose
Trail Running Calendar near Melrose 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Melrose for 2026-2027! We've gathered 36 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Trail races at Glentress Forest offering 21 km and 10 km marked courses with substantial ascent, on-site facilities, mandatory kit for the half and race-day registration.
Off-road 5 km and 13 km trail runs at Foxlake, Dunbar on 14 November 2026, across woodland, farmland and the John Muir Way.
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.
Orienteering at Gordon Community Woods with two forest courses, many mapped boulders and pay on the day entry.
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
A festive charity run in Melrose on 20 Dec 2026 with mixed trail terrain, fancy dress, hot soup and fundraising for the Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team.
A 5 mile circular trail from the Cheviot Centre in Wooler around Humbleton Hill with about 800 ft of climb on a marked course with marshalls.
January 2027
A fully marked out and back 4 mile trail to the top of Humbleton Hill with 1000 ft ascent, held at The Cheviot Centre on 1 January 2027; pre entry via SiEntries.
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.
February 2027
Winter trail races at Harvest Moon Holidays Tyninghame offering a 5 km and a half marathon across coastal paths, woodland, beach and a river crossing.
13.5 miles of off road trail in Northumberland National Park crossing three hillforts with almost 3000 ft ascent and a nine hour time limit.
March 2027
A coastal 50 km ultra on Scotland’s Golf Coast with a two person 25 km relay option, mixed surfaces and a downloadable GPX; entries close 1 March 2027.
A backyard ultra at Dalkeith Country Park where runners repeat a 6.7056 km lap every hour until only one runner remains.
A new 46 km trail ultra in Kielder with individual and three-person relay options, art installations on course, tracked timing and included race kit.
Trail races at Foxlake near Dunbar with a 5 km woodland and coastal route and a 16 km course including beach running and the Bridge to Nowhere.
Trail event at Kielder Waterside offering a half marathon, a 10 km and a family dog friendly Wolfpack Run with timed results and goodie bags.