Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

The Krunce Series - Aberdeen will take place in Aberdeen on Tuesday 6 May 2025.

EpicTrails offers a guided 8km trail run starting from Milngavie Train Station, exploring scenic routes along the Clyde Coastal Path, West Highland Way, and other local trails. The event is designed as a social run, with no race timing, ensuring safety and camaraderie, and is led by qualified, exper..

The Moray Coastal Trail Ultra is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon that takes place along Scotland's picturesque Moray coastline, starting in Forres and finishing in Cullen. This event showcases stunning landscapes, including sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, and charming fishing villages. Participant..

The Kintyre Way Ultra is a scenic trail-running event held in the Kintyre peninsula of Scotland, featuring a 35-mile ultra marathon from Machrihanish to Campbeltown. The course offers varied terrain including hill paths, forestry tracks, beaches, and seaside rocks, with stunning views of the sea and..

The Formartine & Buchan Railway Ultra is a challenging ultra marathon event taking place on the Formartine & Buchan railway line, specifically between Maud station and Auchnagatt village hall. Participants can choose to compete in either a 12-hour or 6-hour format, with the goal of covering as much..

The Cateran Trail Ultramarathon is a challenging 55-mile race through the Scottish Highlands, following historic drove roads and ancient tracks once used by the feared Caterans. Starting and ending at Gulabin Lodge in Glenshee, the route is approximately 90% off-road, featuring forest trails, rough..

The Kinnoull Hill Race is a 7km trail running event held in Perth, Scotland, organized by Perth Strathtay Harriers. Taking place on May 15, 2025, the race starts at Branklyn Gardens and features a challenging course with 243 meters of elevation, including climbs to Kinnoull Tower and the stone table..

EpicTrails offers a guided 10km trail run designed for social enjoyment rather than competition. Starting from Milngavie Train Station, participants will explore scenic routes along the Clyde Coastal Path, West Highland Way, and other local trails. The runs are led by qualified, experienced guides w..

The SCD Community Fun Run 10k and 5k is a charity event organized by Strathdearn Community Developments in Tomatin, Inverness, scheduled for May 17, 2025. The race features scenic, undulating trail courses on rural roads and paths, with water stations and facilities such as changing rooms and shower..

The Glas Tulaichean Uphill Race is a challenging 7.2 km mountain race held on May 17, 2025, organized by Dundee Hawkhill Harriers. The route ascends to the summit of Glas Tulaichean (1051m), featuring good double track, stream crossings, and open hill sections. Participants must carry full waterproo..

The Cape Wrath Ultra® is Scotland’s premier multi-stage ultra running event, covering 400 kilometers over eight days. Starting in Fort William and ending at Cape Wrath, participants traverse some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Scottish Highlands, including Knoydart, Kintail, Torridon, As..

The Skye Trail Ultra is a challenging 75-mile ultra-marathon that traverses the stunning landscapes of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Participants navigate the unmarked Skye Trail, which features breathtaking mountain ranges and coastal paths. The event includes seven checkpoints for support, with a..

The Isle of Jura Fell Race is a challenging and prestigious event in British hill racing, featuring a demanding 28km course that includes seven summits and a total elevation gain of 2,370 meters. Known for its rugged terrain, the race requires participants to possess significant hillcraft and endura..

Kirkhill 8 is an exciting trail running event scheduled for May 24, 2025, featuring a 4.3-mile loop that participants can run as many times as they wish within an 8-hour timeframe. This event caters to all levels of runners, from beginners to experienced ultra runners, allowing them to target distan..

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a 32km trail running event through the historic high mountain pass in Scotland, taking participants across remote and rugged terrain. Led by experienced guides, the event includes a transfer from Aviemore to the Linn of Dee, where runners begin their journey northw..

The St Boswells Wobbly Trail Race 2025 is an approximately 8.5-mile trail running event held in the Scottish Borders. The course features a mix of rooty paths, scenic views of a river, and a notable historic Wobbly Bridge halfway through. Participants can register at the village hall before the race..

The Blair Castle Trail Weekender is a popular trail running event held at Blair Castle in Scotland, offering a weekend full of races for all abilities, from kids' fun runs to challenging ultra marathons. Participants can choose from six different race distances, including the new Atholl Trail Half M..

The Cairngorms Ultra is an exhilarating ultra-running event set in the stunning Cairngorms National Park, known for its breathtaking landscapes and rugged terrain. Participants can choose between a 60km full course or a shorter 48km option, both of which showcase the park's dramatic scenery, includi..

The Milngavie Trail Race is set to take place in 2025, featuring a challenging 8.4-mile course through the scenic trails of the West Highland Way and Mugdock Country Park. Organized by the 20th Glasgow (1st Milngavie) Scout Group, the event aims to raise funds for improvements to the Scout Hall and..

The Chariots of Fire Beach Race is a popular 5km out-and-back running event held on the iconic West Sands beach in St Andrews. Celebrating the famous film "Chariots of Fire," the race invites runners to experience the scenic flat course on sand and surf, with the option to run barefoot through the w..