Trail Running calendar near Aberfoyle 2026-2027

A just under 12 mile point to point run from Hillend ski centre car park to Musselburgh harbour beach that combines a climb to Allermuir with mixed terrain and mandatory checkpoints. Pre entry only and open to over 16s.

A 6 km hill race on 26 July 2026 with 730 m of ascent near the Ardgartan Hotel. The route is marked, checkpoints are mandatory and competitors must carry full waterproof body cover; minimum age is 18.

A coastal running event at Carradale Harbour on 26 July 2026 offering 10K, 5K and an under‑16 5K across roads, beach and forest paths. Electronic timing, water stations and traybakes are provided.

A two lap beach race at West Sands Beach in St Andrews covering approximately 4 miles on firm compact sand. Finisher medals and age category prizes are awarded and participants must bring their own drinks as no water is provided.

A multi-terrain trail race in Rouken Glen Country Park featuring roughly 8 km run as two 4 km laps, varied surfaces and limited to 100 entrants. Manual timing, prizes for winners and an emailed race brief for competitors.

A 5.3 km hill race on 29 July 2026 that starts and finishes at North Berwick Harbour and climbs 187 m to the summit of the volcanic Law. Entries include adult and under 18 categories and proceeds support the local voluntary surf life saving..

A 5.6 km hill race with 370 m of ascent around The Eilan and up to the summit of An Torr, featuring field laps, river crossings, fences and a narrow rocky descent. Open to participants aged 16 or older and held within the Newtonmore Highlan..

A women only ultramarathon along the River Tay Way in Perthshire, covering roughly 70 to 75 km from Loch Tay to Perth. The event welcomes trans men and non binary runners and offers team entries, full waymarking and generous cut offs.

A one-lap *5.5 mile* trail run around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026, open to runners aged 18 and over. Numbers collected on the day, basic changing facilities, first aid cover, refreshments and prize categories including team awards.

K12 Ultra Marathon at Dean Castle Country Park uses an approximate 4 km loop where runners complete as many laps as possible in a 12 hour period. Individual and relay options are available, with relay teams of up to four members.

Community races at Silver Sands Park in Aberdour include a 7 mile and a 2 mile race plus a short fun run for families. Chip timing, medals and a village market with food and stalls accompany the event.

Trail running in Stirling on 8 August 2026 with five distances from 5 km to 50 km across forest and fell terrain, marked and timed with outposts and support. Ultra and marathon routes have a strict nine hour finish cut off.

Three distances around Balloch Castle Country Park and Loch Lomond with chip timing, measured courses, finishers medals, hydration stations and free race photos. Age limits apply for 5k and 10k and on the day entries are usually available.

An inaugural hill race at the Kinross Show on 8 August 2026, covering about 2.3 miles with 750 ft of ascent over mostly pathless, rough and technical terrain. Entry includes access to the show and parking and offers individual and team priz..

A two-lap hill race from Monaltrie Park through Ballater village to a hill summit and back; entries are accepted on the day or online and bonuses are offered for new course records.

The Lomonds of Fife Hill Race will take place in Strathmiglo on Saturday 15 August 2026. You can run 26 kilometers.

A pair of short hill races on the grassy slopes of Cademuir Hill near Peebles, offering 3 km and 6 km courses with notable climbs. Online entry is preferred and the event is Scottish Athletics licensed.

A 33 km fell race across the Ochil Hills with 1770 m of ascent, starting at Glen Sherrup and finishing at Stirling University. Summit controls mark the route and runners must carry compulsory map, compass, whistle and waterproofs.

A 10th anniversary trail ultra around the Loch Eck Loop on 22 Aug 2026. The solo race is 52.22 km with 983 m ascent and a three leg relay is available; the course is signposted with two checkpoints and finisher goodies.

Run the Borders follows the waymarked Borders Abbey Way around the Scottish Borders, visiting four ruined abbeys. It offers a full 109K, a 50K and a four person relay with checkpoints, drop bags and mandatory kit.