Scotland
Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Scotland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 172 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Scotland below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
A 10th anniversary hill run of 5.6 miles (9k) from Ritchie Hall with about 600 ft of ascent, bespoke medals for finishers and multiple prize categories.
Two short hill races on Cademuir Hill near Peebles with 3 km and 6 km routes, age categories, prizes and Scottish Athletics licensing.
Social guided trail run of about 10 km from Milngavie Train Station along local trails including the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way, guided and insured with limited places.
A 33 km hill race across the Ochil Hills with summit controls, mandatory mountain kit and bus transfer to the remote start.
Dunoon Ultra Marathon on 22 Aug 2026 follows the Loch Eck Loop, offering a 52.22 km solo option and a three leg relay with marked routes, checkpoints and finisher goodies.
A 109 km circular trail on the Borders Abbeys Way visiting four ruined abbeys, with 50 km and four person relay options plus staffed checkpoints.
A short, sharp hill race of about 3.5 miles with 700 feet of ascent held as part of the Glenurquhart Highland Games in Drumnadrochit.
A 10km trail run around Bertha Loch and Almondbank on 22 August 2026, using a reverse summer route with technical, muddy sections through woods and gentle hills.
A 12 hour event on 22 August 2026 with repeated 10 km laps around Bertha Loch; solo or team entries, chip timing, water station and live results.
A 7 mile trail race in Carron Valley Forestry on 22 August 2026, following an undulating loop toward Meikle Bin and back to the reservoir. The event is limited to 200 runners, chip timed, with proceeds shared between Alzheimer Scotland and Ochils Mou..
Glenurquhart Highland Gathering & Games in Drumnadrochit on 22 August 2026 features traditional heavy events including a World Female Heavy Events Championship, track and piping.
Trail races at Devilla Forest near Kincardine offering a mixed terrain half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.5 km family fun run, with marshalled one lap courses, finishers medals and on-site refreshments.
A roughly 10K trail race on the Isle of Arran with about 600 feet of ascent, mainly on rough footpaths and Forestry roads, starting and finishing in Brodick.
A 5.7 mile off road trail race in Cardenden Woods on 23 August 2026 that passes the historic duel site and features varied, often muddy terrain.
A community running festival in Alford offering age-graded fun runs, a parent-child relay, a 5 km trail and a certified 10 km road race. Profits will help fund permanent floodlighting at the Grampian Transport Museum.
A summer evening 5K series in Edinburgh across Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park with chip timing, finishers' medals and entry options of £12 per race or £30 for all three.
A community 5 mile off-road run along canal tow-paths and a loop of Possil Marsh, organised by Springburn Harriers. Entry limited to 200, fee £10, registration at the Leisuredrome; results published within 24 hours.
Weekend running festival in Kirkcaldy offering a half marathon, 5 km and 10 km trail races, plus a child friendly Superhero Fun Run and family activities.
Follow the iconic West Highland Way on this 53 mile point to point ultramarathon through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Enjoy a fully waymarked route with chip timing and extensive finish line facilities in Tyndrum.
Kinloss Running Festival uses Kinloss Barracks runways and roads on 29 Aug to 30 Aug 2026, offering races from a 1K fun run to a Ray Hughes Half Marathon plus a 4.1 mile Back Yard Ultra loop. Routes are mostly tarmac with minimal elevation.