Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2024-2025

The Ben Rinnes Hill Race is set to take place on Saturday, 27th July 2024, as part of the Dufftown Highland Games. The race covers a distance of 22km with a total ascent of 1500m. Registration will be at the Dufftown Football ground, and the race will start at Mortlach school park. Mandatory kit inc..

The Falkland Hill Race is a challenging multi-terrain running event taking place on July 27, 2024, as part of the Falkland Gala day. The race features a route of just under 6 miles, incorporating various terrains such as hard paths, grass fields, and open hillside, with an overall ascent of over 400..

The ACORN Rouken Glen Trail Race is set to take place at Rouken Glen Country Park, a historic 143-acre park located south of Glasgow. The race will cover a multi-terrain route of approximately 8km, with some inclines, declines, and paved sections. Registration starts at 9:45 am, with the race beginn..

The Donkey Brae Races, part of the Aberdour Festival, celebrate their 40th anniversary in 2024. This popular running event features a scenic 7-mile race and a 2-mile race, both set in the picturesque coastal paths of Aberdour and Dalgety Bay. A fun run of approximately 1 km is also available for fam..

The Jean Carr Race, hosted by Spey Runners, is a 5.5-mile running event taking place on July 28, 2024, as part of the Fochabers Triple Challenge. The race course winds through Ordiequish woods and features the historic Jean Carr Stone. Participants can register online, with entry fees set at £16 for..

EpicTrails 6km - Testing the Trails is an engaging running event designed for enthusiasts eager to explore local trails. Set to take place from Milngavie Train Station, participants will traverse scenic routes along the Clyde Coastal path and the West Highland Way. The event emphasizes a social atmo..

The Creag Dhubh Hill Race is an exciting running event taking place as part of the Newtonmore Highland Games. Participants will navigate a challenging course that begins with a lap around the games field, followed by an obstacle-laden ascent towards the summit of An Torr. The race covers a distance ..

The Moffat Chase Hill Race is a challenging running event covering approximately 20 miles with 6,500 feet of climbing. Scheduled for August 3, 2024, the race features a scenic route that includes several summits such as Hind Hill and Hartfell. Participants must adhere to specific cut-off times at de..

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a thrilling trail running event set in the stunning Cairngorms of Scotland, featuring a 32km route with approximately 600 meters of ascent. Participants will traverse the historic Lairig Ghru, a path once used by Highland cattle raiders, under the guidance of an ex..

The Scurry Around Devilla Forest Trail Running Festival 2024 offers participants the opportunity to explore an exciting network of forest trails with options for a half marathon, 10km, 5km, and a 1.5km family fun run. The event hub is located at the Tulliallan Police college and Tulliallan castle, p..

The EpicTrails 8km event, titled "Hunting Out More Trails," invites runners to explore local trails 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 even..

The "Race Across Scotland" is a 215-mile ultramarathon organized by GB Ultras, traversing the Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath. This challenging event features 12 checkpoints and a 100-hour cut-off time, requiring participants to navigate mountains, valleys, and forests. Runners..

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 10 August 2024. You can run 221 miles.

The Devil o' the Highlands Footrace is a 42-mile ultramarathon held along the West Highland Way in Scotland, from Tyndrum to Fort William. This challenging event features a total ascent of 6,500 feet and a 12-hour time limit. The route is 95% trail and 5% road, with four checkpoints and provisions f..

The Deveron Harrier's Festival of Running, scheduled for August 11, 2024, features a variety of races including a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Junior 1K fun run. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Deveron Valley, participants will enjoy scenic routes that follow the River Deveron, with the..

The EpicTrails 10km - Trail Fun event invites runners to explore local trails starting from Milngavie Train Station. Participants will enjoy a scenic route along the Clyde Coastal path and the West Highland Way, with a focus on social running rather than competition. The event is guided by qualified..

The Speyside Way Ultras is a historic trail run event with a 50km and 100km option. The 50km route follows the Speyside Way from Tamdhu Distillery to Buckie, featuring a mix of road and trail running with a net downhill and a challenging climb at Ben Aigen. The 100km route starts in Aviemore, joins ..

The Tap O'Noth Hill Race, taking place on August 17, 2024, is a prominent running event held as part of the Rhynie Gala. This year, it features both a main race and a junior race, attracting top hill runners as it is part of the Scottish Hill Runners Championship and the Scottish Athletics National ..

The Oldhamstocks Flower Show Hill Race is a scenic 6.5km running event set in the picturesque Lammermuir hills, starting and finishing at the village church in Oldhamstocks. Participants will experience a mix of terrain, including a rough track and a short stretch of tarmac. Open to runners aged 15 ..

The Blackwood 10K Trail Run, organized by Dumfries Running Club, is set to take place on August 18, 2024. This event is a Scottish Athletics Permit Event, adhering to UK Athletics rules, and features a scenic trail run. Participants can expect medals for all finishers, along with food and drinks pro..