Melrose
Trail Running Calendar near Melrose 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Melrose for 2026-2027! We've gathered 33 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
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 Outlaws' Wooler Trail Events offer marathon, half marathon and double options on fully marked, stocked trails set in Northumberland National Park.
Trail race day at Glentress Forest with 21 km and 10 km marked courses, significant climbing, on-course hydration and visitor centre 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.
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.
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 50 km ultra along the John Muir Way through East Lothian coast, towns and trails, starting at Port Seton Promenade and finishing at Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar.
Backyard Ultra at Dalkeith Country Park on 20 March 2027 with repeated 6.7056 km loops every hour until a single runner completes the final solo loop.
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.
An 11 mile fell race from Langleeford that climbs Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot, with 3,689 ft of ascent and a 200 runner limit.
April 2027
A 24 hour looped running challenge at Dalkeith Park where runners complete a 6.7 km lap every hour and choose how many laps to attempt.