Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

The ACORN Toota-Linn is an 8km evening trail race held in Glasgow's scenic Linn Park, known for its beautiful waterfall and historic Halfpenny Bridge. The two-lap course offers runners a chance to explore the park's natural beauty on a route slightly under 8 kilometers, with adjustments made due to..

The Traprain Law Hill Race, organized by Carnethy Hill Running Club, is a 10.3 km (6.5 miles) multi-terrain event held in East Linton, Scotland, as part of the East Linton Gala. The course features paths, farm tracks, grass, and a river crossing over the River Tyne, followed by a steep rock scramble..

The Saltire Trail Races take place at Kilduff Farm in Athelstaneford, East Lothian, the birthplace of Scotland's National Flag. Scheduled for June 14, 2025, the event offers three race distances: a 10km, 5km, and a 2km fun run for children. All routes are set on a private estate featuring a mix of t..

The Glen Rosa Horseshoe is a challenging Category AL Scottish hill race held on the Isle of Arran, starting from Brodick Castle Rangers Centre. Covering 20km with a total ascent of 1670m, the race features a clockwise loop over four summits in Glen Rosa, mostly unmarked and running over heather and..

The Dechmont Law Trail Race Festival, organized by Lothian Running Club, takes place in Dechmont Law Park, Livingston. Celebrating the club's 25th anniversary, the event offers three races: a 10K trail race for experienced runners, a 6.5K race suitable for beginners, and a 2.5K junior race for young..

The Seven Hills of Edinburgh is an annual running event held in June, starting and finishing at Calton Hill in Edinburgh, Scotland. Covering approximately 14.3 miles with 2,200 feet of ascent and descent, the course combines road running, cross-country, hill running, and urban orienteering. Particip..

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a 32km trail running event through the remote and historic high mountain pass of the Lairig Ghru in the Cairngorms, Scotland. Starting from the Linn of Dee, participants run northward along a route featuring approximately 600 meters of ascent. The course includes w..

The Lauderdale Limpers Two Pubs Race is a 4.7-mile handicapped running event held annually between the Tower Hotel in Oxton and the Lauderdale Hotel in Lauder. The course features a mix of off-road trails, road, tarmac, and includes a hill, offering varied terrain for participants. Organized by the..

EpicTrails 10km is a guided trail run starting from Milngavie Train Station, exploring scenic local trails including the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way. Designed as a social run rather than a race, the event emphasizes group safety with experienced, qualified guides who are first aid train..

The Forfar Hill Race, organized by Forfar Road Runners, is a 5.8-mile hill running event held in Reid Park, Forfar. The challenging course takes runners along paths and trails up and over the local landmark known as "Bummie," starting and finishing in Reid Park. The race offers a friendly and compet..

The Eildon Three Hill Race, part of the East District Championships, is a challenging 7.2 km trail run with 510 meters of ascent, taking place in Melrose, Scotland. The course traverses the iconic three Eildon Hills, starting and finishing at Gibson Park. Runners are advised to wear trail shoes due..

The West Highland Way Race is a challenging 95-mile ultra marathon held annually in Scotland, starting at Milngavie Railway Station near Glasgow and finishing at the Nevis Centre in Fort William. The race follows the scenic West Highland Way route, featuring 14,760 feet of ascent. Participants must..

Saltire 24, 12 and 6 is an ultra running event held at Knockburn Sports Loch in Strachan, near Banchory, Scotland. Scheduled for midsummer, participants can choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour race options, running solo or in teams of 2 to 8. The course features a scenic 4.2-mile multi-terrain trail aroun..

The 3 Beaches Half Marathon Hebrides is a multi-terrain running event held on the Isle of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides. Participants can run solo or as pairs, starting on machair land behind the Dark Island Hotel. The scenic course passes three beaches: Liniclate, "Stinky Bay" (noted for its fres..

The Whitetops Hill Race, organized by Dundee Hawkhill Harriers, takes place in the scenic Sidlaw Hills, starting from the village of Kirkton of Auchterhouse near Dundee. The race covers 10.4 kilometers with a 360-meter elevation gain, making it suitable for hill running beginners. The course is well..

The Calderglen Harriers Trail Running Festival, held at Calderglen Country Park in East Kilbride, offers a variety of trail races including 1k, 3k, 5k, and 10k distances, plus a free toddler dash. The courses run through scenic trails within the park and extend to Langlands Moss for the 10k. The eve..

The Moray Way 100 is a challenging 100-mile ultra trail race in Scotland, starting and finishing in Forres. The course combines three iconic routes: the Moray Coastal Trail, Speyside Way, and Dava Way. Runners experience stunning coastal views, forest trails, clifftop paths, and whisky country, pass..

The Benarty Gala Trail Race is a scenic 5-mile trail run held at Lochore Meadows Country Park in Fife, Scotland. The course starts and finishes near the Lochore Meadows parkrun area, following trails along the southern shores of the loch with views of Benarty Hill, then looping through Harran Hill W..

By Way of The Glen is a challenging 170-mile foot race from Glasgow to Inverness, combining two of Scotland's iconic long-distance trails: the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way. Starting at Milngavie Train Station, runners have 28 hours to complete the 94-mile West Highland Way section before..

The Great Glen Ultra Marathon 42 is a challenging 42-mile race along the Great Glen Way, running from Fort Augustus to Inverness in Scotland. The course offers stunning views of Loch Ness and the surrounding hills, following the Great Glen Way High Route with significant elevation gain of around 6,0..