Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2026-2027

Beinn Dubh in Luss on Wednesday 22 April 2026 follows an out and back route to Beinn Dubh over 6.5 km with 620 m ascent. Entry is £6 and the event will be chip timed; mandatory hill safety kit is required.

A 7.8 km hill race in Dunkeld on 22 April 2026 with 300 m of climb, on-field start and finish, pre-entry or on-the-night entry for £15. Part of the Highland Boundary Series with safety kit requirements and refreshments at the finish.

EpicTrails 8km guided trail run from Milngavie Train Station exploring parts of the Clyde Coastal path and the West Highland Way. The event is a social group run led by a qualified, insured guide with mandatory trail shoes and limited place..

Test your limits at the Beecraigs Backyard Ultra in Scotland's scenic Beecraigs Country Park. Runners tackle a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one remains. The event provides basic amenities, camping, and a unique challenge of enduran..

Experience a 42 mile point to point ultramarathon along the iconic West Highland Way. This way marked trail race takes runners through stunning Scottish scenery from Tyndrum to Fort William with nearly 2000 meters of ascent.

A 44 mile 71 km circular ultramarathon around the Firth of Forth starting and finishing at Helix Park in Falkirk. The way-marked route crosses two Forth Bridges, links two coastal trails and is mainly road with some trail sections.

Test your physical limits at the Forma Games 2026 fitness weekend. Compete in teams of two or three across specialized strength power and endurance zones to determine the ultimate all round athletes.

A 24 hour loop event in Dalkeith Country Park where runners complete a 6.7 km loop each hour; organisers recognise 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances and provide on site facilities and support.

Trail runs at Scone Palace on 26 April 2026 offer 5km and 10km routes through the palace grounds, with the 10km including a lap of Perth Racecourse. The event is canicross friendly and uses live chip timing.

Experience a scenic run starting at the Monachyle Mhor Hotel tracing the banks of Loch Doine. This event features a 10k trail route and a 1k fun run with chip timing and professional support for all participants.

Community organised 10K in Dalgety Bay on 26 April 2026, supporting upgrades to the Fife Coastal Path and other local causes. Multi terrain route from Dalgety Bay Sailing Club with water stations, chip timing and age category prizes.

A city navigation race from Edinburgh Park Central where runners ride the tram to a start then run back, aiming to beat the tram. Distances are about 5.5 to 7.5 miles and entry includes an optional charity donation.

A ticketed running event in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh on 26 April 2026 offering 5k, 10k and a half marathon distance within the park setting.

A 125 km coastal mountain ultra on the Knoydart Peninsula in Scotland, staged over three race days from a base camp at Longbeach, Inverie. The event uses staffed checkpoints, tents for accommodation and boat transfers to reach the start.

A 5.8 km hill race on 29 April 2026 with 229 m of ascent, limited to 150 entries and a £8 fee that includes the landowner charge. The route is mostly runnable with one short steep climb and mandatory minimum kit.

A guided 10 km trail run from the Forth and Clyde Canal around Bishopbriggs, Torrance and Kirkintilloch. Social group run with a qualified guide; trail shoes required and dogs and under 18s are not permitted.

Experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands with a variety of trail races ranging from 12km to 110km. Run through the iconic trails of Loch Ness in this well supported multi distance event.

A UTMB Index 100K ultra on 2 May 2026 following historic pilgrim routes across Fife from North Queensferry to St Andrews. The 90K course has about 1,200 m ascent, a 15 hour limit, and included kit and services for entrants.

An outdoor obstacle course in Fife on 2 May 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km options for adults, with supervised teenagers allowed; entry includes a Tec T shirt and finishers medal, plus free parking and event photos.

This annual half marathon takes runners to the Hebridean island of Tiree. The event, which started in 2006, includes a friendly atmosphere and a traditional ceilidh in the evening.