Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2024-2025

With 79 trail races in Scotland lined up for the 2024-2025 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 Merrick Hill Race is an 8-mile running event set in the scenic Galloway forest region of southwest Scotland, featuring a challenging climb of 2,900 feet. Participants will ascend the highest mountain south of Ben Lomond, the Merrick, at 2,765 feet. The race begins and ends at Bruce’s Stone in Gl..

The ACORN Sandhead 10 is a ten-mile multi-terrain race taking place along the scenic Mull of Galloway Trail, from Sandhead to Stranraer. Participants will enjoy a picturesque route that includes sandy beaches, dunes, quiet back roads, and views over Loch Ryan. The event features well-marked paths, r..

The EpicTrails 10Km event invites runners to explore local trails by headtorch, starting from Milngavie Train Station. Participants will traverse scenic routes along the Clyde Coastal path and the West Highland Way, with a focus on social running rather than competition. The event emphasizes safety,..

The Arrochar 10k is a scenic running event taking place on September 21, 2024, organized by the Loch Long Jetty Association under UK Athletics rules. This varied terrain race features a challenging course that includes a significant hill offering stunning views of Loch Long, followed by forest paths..

The Fyvie Castle 5K and Fun Runs, organized by Turriff Running Club and Fyvie Parent Council, is set to take place on September 22, 2024. This event aims to raise funds for local schools and features a variety of races, including an 800m fun run for younger participants, a 1600m trail run for primar..

The Last Duel Trail Race, organized by Fife Athletic Club and Kirkcaldy Wizards, takes place on September 22, 2024, in Cardenden Woods. This approximately 5.7-mile race offers a unique trail running experience, featuring varied terrain and scenic woodland paths. Participants will run past the histor..

The Wild Deer Scottish Trail Runs at Dalkeith Country Park offers a scenic and inclusive running experience for participants of all skill levels. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Dalkeith Country Park, this event is part of a series organized by Wild Deer Events, which aims to create friendly an..

The Two Breweries Hill Race is a challenging 30km race with an ascent of approximately 1600m, taking place in the scenic hills of Innerleithen, Scotland. The event starts at the historic Traquair House and finishes at Broughton Ales. Participants must adhere to strict safety regulations, including c..

The St Andrews West Sands 5k is an annual beach race organized by the University of St Andrews Athletics and Cross Country. Set against the picturesque backdrop of West Sands beach, this 5km out-and-back race welcomes participants of all abilities. Scheduled for September 28, 2024, the event feature..

The Bennachie Hill Race, organized by the Garioch Roadrunners, is a popular annual event in North-East Scotland, attracting both hill and road runners. Scheduled for September 29, 2024, the race features a challenging 8.2-mile off-road course with a total ascent of 1,600 feet, taking participants th..

The Stevie G Memorial Charity 10K is an annual trail race held in Eglinton Park, Ayrshire, designed to honor the memory of baby Struan. Scheduled for September 29, 2024, the event invites participants to run or walk a fully marked 10K route, supported by friendly marshals. All profits from the race ..

The Crimond Run Fest, taking place on September 29, 2024, features two scenic running events through the picturesque Buchan countryside, with views of the Loch of Strathbeg Nature Reserve. Participants can choose between a 6k race and a 12k race, with a kids' fun run also available. The event honors..

The TriWorks Floors Castle Trail Race, taking place on September 29, 2024, invites participants to experience the stunning landscapes of Floors Castle in the Scottish Borders. Runners can choose from three distances: a 10km race featuring two laps of a scenic course, a 5km race on a single lap, and ..

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The Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra is a challenging 57-mile race organized by GB Ultras, taking place in October 2024. Starting from the Riverside Museum in Glasgow, participants will traverse a scenic route that includes notable landmarks like the Falkirk Wheel and the Antonine Wall. The event features..

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Run of the Mill is a challenging 14.6km running event set in the scenic Alva Glen, taking place on October 6, 2024. This race is the final counter in the SHR Championships 2024 and features a course that includes summits such as Andrew Gannel Hill, Ben Cleuch, Ben Ever, and The Nebit. Participants m..

The Aberfoyle Trail Half Marathon will take place in Aberfoyle on Saturday 12 October 2024. You can run 13 miles.

The Bennachie Ultra Marathon is a 50k trail running event set in the Bennachie Hills of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Scheduled for October 12, 2024, the race features a challenging route with over 5000 feet of elevation, covering six peaks including Mither Tap, Oxen Craig, and Millstone Hill. The course..

The Manor Water Hill Race is a challenging 9.3-mile race set in the scenic landscape of the Manor Valley, featuring a total ascent of 2,130 feet. Participants navigate a route that includes checkpoints and requires self-navigation skills, with a marshal present at the summit. The event is part of th..

The Skedaddle Speyside 10k is a scenic trail running event set for October 13, 2024, starting from Archiestown Village Square and finishing at the renowned Cardhu Distillery. With a limited entry of 150 participants, runners will navigate a picturesque route through Elchies woods and along the stunn..

The Dramathon is a unique trail running event set in the picturesque Speyside region of Scotland, featuring four race options: the Full Dram (marathon), Half Dram (half-marathon), Wee Dram (10K), and a relay event. Participants traverse scenic paths along the Speyside Way, passing several distilleri..