Scotland
Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Scotland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 147 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Scotland below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
A social 10km trail run from Milngavie Train Station exploring the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way with mandatory trail shoes and a head torch.
A Speyside Way running event on 17 October 2026 offering marathon, half marathon, 10 km and four person relay options with whisky miniatures at the finish.
Timed races at Chatelherault Country Park offering 6 km, 10 km, 16 km and 20 km with chip timing, medals, hydration and on-the-day entry options.
County cross country relays at Balloch Country Park on 17 October 2026, with U12, youth, senior and veteran relay races and club team awards.
Off road 10K through the Riddell Estate with views of the Eildon and Cheviot Hills. A fundraising event with pay what you can entry and a 200 runner limit.
Guided 8 km headtorch trail run from Milngavie Train Station along local trails including the Clyde Coastal path and West Highland Way with qualified guides.
An eight hour looped trail challenge at Tentsmuir Forest where runners complete 4.367 mile laps tracked by electronic wrist tags.
A 14.6 km hill race in the Ochils with 966 m ascent, visiting Andrew Gannel Hill, Ben Cleuch, Ben Ever and The Nebit; entries limited to 300.
A 38 mile trail ultramarathon in Jedburgh with a relay option, scheduled for 24 October 2026, run with stated LGBTQ+ and nonbinary inclusive policies.
A two day self reliant mountain marathon in Talnotry, Scotland with team navigation, overnight camp and multiple course options.
Chip timed 5 km, 10 km and half marathon at Balloch Castle Country Park with medals, hydration stations and marshals on course.
A chip-timed 5k, 10k and half marathon at Kinneil Estate near Bo' Ness with measured courses, finishers medals, hydration stations and free race photos after the event.
A 7.5 km two-lap trail race in Mugdock Country Park that commemorates Duncan Macfarlane and supports the Woodland Trust and the Chris Smith Memorial Fund.
An in-person race in Great Britain on 30 October 2026 organised by Heart & Soul Racing Limited, with a single entry option priced at £4.16.
A Halloween-themed trail race in Auchterarder on 31 October 2026, the 10K route climbs into the Ochil Hills with varied terrain, age limit 16 and online entry only.
Scenic chip timed half marathon near South Queensferry on woodland and coastal trails, with finisher medal and proceeds supporting South Queensferry RNLI.
A 12 hour night trail challenge at Dalkeith Country Park where runners complete repeated 5km loops solo or in teams, with mandatory lighting and base camp support.
Chip timed 5k and 10k races at Mugdock Country Park with measured courses, on-course support, finishers medals, goody bags and free race photos.
Charity running festival in Tayvallich with three routes through Taynish National Nature Reserve, limited to 100 places and a £20 entry fee.
A hill race on Tinto Hill near Biggar featuring a 4.4 mile senior course with 1500 ft ascent plus a separate free junior race for under 16s.