West Lothian
Trail Running Calendar near West Lothian 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near West Lothian for 2026-2027! We've gathered 59 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A 4.4 mile A category hill race on Tinto Hill with 1500 feet of ascent, online entry only, minimum age 16 and mandatory hill safety kit.
November 2026
Inaugural Antonine Trail 10k in Twechar on 1 Nov 2026 follows much of the original undulating ATRX course with multiple climbs, chip timing and a 150 runner limit.
Short Course Cross Country Championships on 7 November 2026 at Kirkcaldy High School with ProTay managing race pack fulfilment and timing alongside scottishathletics.
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.
Chip timed 5k, 10k and half marathon around Holyrood Park in Edinburgh with hydration stations, kilometre markers, goody bags and free race photos.
Trail race day at Glentress Forest with 21 km and 10 km marked courses, significant climbing, on-course hydration and visitor centre registration.
A single event 5 km park race at Linn Park on 15 November 2026, part of the six-park South By Five series. Entry is free but includes a mandatory donation.
A small pre entry trail race in Annsmuir Woods, Ladybank, about 4 miles over two flat laps; limited to 50 runners, no water provided and no changing facilities.
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.
A 5 km park run at Rouken Glen on 29 Nov 2026, part of the six park South By Five series; free entry with a mandatory minimum donation and limited places.
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.
Festive 5k at Chatelherault Country Park on 6 December 2026 with a Santa costume and medal included; open to ages five and up, family tickets available.
January 2027
A 5 km park event at Bellahouston Park on 3 Jan 2027, part of a six park series, free entry with a required community donation and limited places.
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.
ACORN South By Five Queens Park is a 5 km park race on 17 January 2027 organised by Acorn Trails; entry is free with a required donation and limited places.
February 2027
Seven hour looped trail event at Callander Park, Falkirk with solo and relay options on a 4.14 mile course and a 1 km final hour option.
An 8 hour loop event at Gullane Beach where runners complete 4.367 mile laps across beach, coastline, forest and fields with electronic wristband timing and lap counts.
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.