Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2023-2024

Embark on a trail running adventure in Scotland and experience the unmatched beauty of landscapes that await your footsteps. With 62 events lined up for the 2023-2024 season, there's a race for every level of runner. In Glasgow, take on the challenge of the city's lush parks, where the trails are as welcoming as the locals. Transition to the cobbled streets and ancient edifices of Edinburgh, where running is not just exercise but a communion with history, as you breeze past the iconic silhouette of Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat, the city's very own mountain.

Heading northeast, Aberdeen's coastal trails offer a refreshing run with the North Sea as your companion, or venture into Dundee, where the revitalized waterfront serves as a picturesque starting line for a running experience filled with scenic views and a fresh, maritime air.

Just outside the hustle and bustle, Paisley presents a runner’s paradise with its undulating hills, a test of endurance. Lastly, East Kilbride calls to nature lovers with its tranquil woodland trails, where the peace and quiet of the forest canopy creates an idyllic backdrop for both the casual jogger and the competitive sprinter.

The EpicTrails 6km night run will take place on December 7th, 2023, starting at 6:45 pm from Milngavie Train Station. The route will cover local trails along the Clyde Coastal path and West Highland Way. After the run, participants are invited to a Christmas get-together at Jaw Brew. The run is a so..

The Badass Trail Race is set to take place on December 10th, 2023, starting at 11:00 am. The race will cover a distance of 4-5 miles through the woodlands of Balbirnie Park, Markinch, featuring mud, water crossings, and undulations. Finishers will receive a bespoke race medal, and there will be priz..

The Epictrails 8Km - Night Running Fun will take place in Milngavie on Thursday 14 December 2023. You can run 8 kilometers.

The EpicTrails 10km trail run will take place on 21st December 2023, starting at 7pm from Milngavie Train Station. The route will explore local trails along the Clyde Coastal path, West Highland Way, and other scenic areas. The run is guided by qualified, experienced, and first aid trained individua..

The North Berwick Santa Beach Run is a festive event offering 2k, 5k, and 10k race distances along the scenic East Lothian coastline. The event is open to seasoned athletes, casual runners, and families, with fancy dress actively encouraged. The run will take place on Sunday, 24th December 2023, sta..

The EpicTrails Christmas 10km -Jesus' Thimble and Lucifers Loch is a social run on Christmas Day, starting at 10am from Craigton Road in Milngavie. The route includes Lucifers Loch and Jesus' Thimble, with a downhill return to the starting point. The run is not a race and aims to regroup at various ..

The Boxing Day Boomerang trail run will take place on Tuesday, 26th December 2023, starting at 10 am at Dundonald Castle. The event offers 5km and 10km courses, with a mix of roads and trails. The entry fee is £10.00, and the event is a fundraiser for Cash for Kids. There will be raffle tickets for ..

The trail run "Last 10km of the Year - Mugdock and Craigallian trails" will take place on December 31st, 2023, starting at 0930hrs from the front of Mugdock Visitor Centre. The run is for those who can run a road 10km in under 60 minutes and will cover local trails around Mugdock park and Craigallia..

January 2024

The The Loch Morlich Running Festival will take place in Glenmore on Saturday 6 January 2024. You can run between 5 and 11 kilometers.

The Falkland Yomp is a popular and tough 11km trail race with a 480m ascent, taking place in Falkland Estate. The route links up many of the best trails in the area, featuring long steady climbs, exhilarating descents, and a mixture of gravel, rooted trail, and forest track. The event offers early s..

The Balbirnie Trail Race is set to take place on 14th January 2024 at 11:00 am in Balbirnie Park, Markinch. The race will cover a distance of 4-5 miles on woodland paths and trails, featuring mud, water crossings, and undulations. All finishers will receive a bespoke race medal, and there will be pr..

The Feel The Burns trail run is a 13.7-mile race with approximately 800m of ascent, taking place on 14th January 2024. The event will be run under SHR rules, and all entrants must carry a full emergency kit. The race will start at Corby Lynne Field at 12 noon and finish at the same location. Changin..

The Falkirk Epic Trail 10K is a highly anticipated trail run taking place on January 21, 2024, at Callendar House in Falkirk, Scotland. The race will start at 10:00 am and will take participants through the beautiful 170 acres of greenery surrounding Callendar House. This event is open to all levels..

The Vogrie Country Park (Tyne Valley) 10km, 5km trail runs, and 1.6km Fun run 2024 is a family-friendly trail running event hosted by Scurry Events at Vogrie Country Park. The trail runs offer clearly marked and marshaled mixed terrain routes, with the 5km being 1 lap and the 10km being 2 laps aroun..

The Buchlyvie 10K will take place in Buchlyvie on Saturday 27 January 2024. You can run 10 kilometers.

February 2024

The Ardgartan Trail Race will take place in Arrochar on Saturday 3 February 2024. You can run 21 miles.

The Glentress Trail Running Event will take place in Peebles on Sunday 18 February 2024. You can run between 10 and 42 kilometers.

The Hillbilly 10K will take place in Dalmellington on Sunday 18 February 2024. You can run 10 kilometers.

March 2024

The Culzean Castle and Country Park trail runs will take place on March 3, 2024, offering a variety of distances suitable for all abilities, including a family 1-mile run, 5km, 10km, and half marathon trail runs. The event will be set within the picturesque 642-acre estate, featuring gardens, beache..

The John Muir Way Ultra Marathon (50km) and Team Relay (2x25k) will take place on Saturday, 9th March 2024. The event offers a scenic route along the Golf Coast of Scotland, passing championship links courses and the birthplace of John Muir. Runners can expect a mix of surfaces, making it an ideal e..