Traquair
Trail Running Calendar near Traquair 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Traquair for 2026-2027! We've gathered 27 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
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 in Jedburgh with a relay option, scheduled for 24 October 2026, run with stated LGBTQ+ and nonbinary inclusive policies.
An in-person race in Great Britain on 30 October 2026 organised by Heart & Soul Racing Limited, with a single entry option priced at £4.16.
Scenic chip timed half marathon near South Queensferry on woodland and coastal trails, with finisher medal and proceeds supporting South Queensferry RNLI.
A 12 hour night trail challenge at Dalkeith Country Park where runners complete repeated 5km loops solo or in teams, with mandatory lighting and base camp support.
A hill race on Tinto Hill organised by Carnethy Hill Running Club on 31 October 2026, featuring a 7 km senior course with 460 m ascent and a separate junior 2 km race.
November 2026
Seven-race Borders XC winter cross country series in 2026/27 with timed NFC bibs, published venues and entry fees, closing 16 October 2026.
A chip-timed event at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh offering 5k, 10k and half marathon distances with race support and on day entries usually available.
Trail race day at Glentress Forest with 21 km and 10 km marked courses, significant climbing, on-course hydration and visitor centre registration.
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
Trail races on the West Lothian Shale Trail on 6 December 2026 offering 50 km, 25 km, 9 km and a three leg relay with GPS tracking for the 50 km.
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.
January 2027
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.
March 2027
Backyard Ultra at Dalkeith Country Park with repeated 6.7056 km loops on the hour until one runner completes the final solo loop to become Last One Standing.
April 2027
A 24 hour loop race in Dalkeith where runners repeat a 6.7 km forest loop each hour; the last runner remaining after the final lap is crowned champion.
Enjoy a competitive 5k trail run or a scenic lochside walk at The Haining in Selkirk to support Interest Link Borders.
June 2027
Obstacle course racing at Hopetoun Estate with Sprint, Super, Beast, a kids race, and a Trifecta in One Day option on June 6, 2027.
A single lap 5k muddy obstacle course through The Meadows in Edinburgh with staggered wave starts, a minimum age of 13 and event support from Cancer Research UK.