Trail Running calendar near Alva 2025-2026

ACORN South By Five - Bellahouston Park is the Bellahouston Park leg of Acorn Trails’ South By Five series, a 5km run held across six Glasgow parks over 12 weeks. The Bellahouston race is part of the circuit, with options to enter individual events or the full series; five of six races must be compl..

The Vogrie Country Park (Tyne Valley) event, organized by Scurry Events, offers 10km, 5km trail runs, and a 1.6km family fun run. Set in the scenic Tyne Valley countryside, the course features mixed terrain routes through estate paths and woodlands, with the 5km consisting of one lap and the 10km tw..

The Ardgartan Trail Race is a challenging 21-mile foot race held at Ardgartan Forest Park in Arrochar, Scotland. The course is approximately 90% off-road, featuring a loop around the Ardgartan Peninsula with a mix of tarmac, forestry trails, and an open hill section leading to Lochgoilhead. Runners..

The Glasgow Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run, organized by The Fix Events, takes place at Glasgow Green, starting near Nelson's Column. This event offers three distances: 5k, 10k, and a half marathon, with the course being mostly flat and on paths, including one trail section. The half marathon consi..

The Glentress Trail Marathon is a scenic trail running event held in the Scottish Borders, near Peebles and Innerleithen, about an hour from Edinburgh. The marathon covers 42 kilometers, consisting of two laps of a challenging 21k circuit through Glentress Forest, known for its mountain biking trail..

The Glentress Trail Running Event, held in the scenic Glentress Forest in the Scottish Borders near Peebles, offers 21k, 10k, and a new 5k trail run ideal for beginners. The courses feature a mix of forest singletrack, gravel trails, and moorland with stunning panoramic views. The 21k route is chall..

The Scurry Around Corstorphine Hill 2026 is a trail running event held in Edinburgh, featuring 10km and 5km races along with a 1km family fun run. The courses are off-road, clearly marked, and marshalled, starting from a field opposite the Leonardo Murrayfield Hotel. The 5km race is one lap, while t..

The Culzean Castle Trail Runs, held at the scenic Culzean Castle and Country Park in Ayrshire, Scotland, offer a variety of trail running distances suitable for different ages and abilities. Scheduled for March 1, 2026, the event features 5km, 10km, and half marathon (13.1 miles) trail runs, with ag..

The John Muir Way Ultra Marathon is a 50km race held along the scenic John Muir Way on Scotland's East Coast, showcasing East Lothian's iconic coastal stretches, rural landscapes, and woodland trails. The route starts at Port Seton Promenade and passes through historic towns including Aberlady, Gull..

The Bristow 15 Mile Trail Race is a challenging and scenic running event held on the Balmoral Estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The course begins with views of Balmoral Castle and follows the River Dee westward before ascending through the Ballochbuie pine forest. At mile 8, runners face a climb to..

Beecraigs Backyard Ultra takes place at Beecraigs Country Park near Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, marking the host venue’s entry into the global Backyard Ultra family. It’s a relentless test of endurance, pacing, and mental grit rather than speed. Each lap is 4.167 miles (6.7056 km) with aroun..

The Scone Palace Trail Runs, held at the historic Scone Palace near Perth, Scotland, offer 5km and 10km trail running events suitable for all fitness levels. The 10km route features scenic views of the palace grounds and a lap around Perth Racecourse, making it ideal for both beginners and experienc..

The Hidden Glen 10K, organized by Tay Fitness Events, takes place at Monachyle Mhor Hotel in Balquhidder, Scotland. Voted Best 10K in Scotland and 3rd Best in the UK in 2020, this scenic race starts on tarmac before transitioning to trail paths along Loch Doine and deep into Monachyle Glen. The cour..

The Cateran Trail Ultramarathon is a challenging 55-mile (90 km) circular race starting and finishing at Gulabin Lodge in the Spittal of Glenshee, Scotland. The course follows ancient drove roads and tracks once used by the Caterans, historic cattle thieves, traversing forest trails, rough tracks, a..

The Cape Wrath Ultra® is a premier multi-stage ultra running event held annually in May across the Scottish Highlands. Covering 400km over 8 days, the race starts in Fort William and finishes at Cape Wrath, traversing breathtaking landscapes including Knoydart, Kintail, Torridon, Assynt, and Sutherl..

The Blair Castle Trail Weekender, held on the Atholl Estate in Blair Atholl, offers a diverse range of trail races from a 7km run for kids to the challenging 60km Full Tilt Ultra. Set within the scenic grounds of the historic Blair Castle at the base of the Cairngorm National Park, the event feature..

Ultra Scotland 50 is a 56-mile ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way in southern Scotland. The route runs from St John's Town of Dalry to Moffat Rugby Club, crossing forests, valleys and high moorland with about 2,447 meters of ascent. The course is a marked stretch of Scotland’s Great Trail,..

Ultra Scotland 100 is a 104-mile ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way, starting in St John’s Town of Dalry and finishing in Galashiels. The route climbs 4,611 metres across Scotland’s southern mountains, featuring Benbrake, Gateshaw Rig, Lowther Hill (701m), Minch Moor and scenic sections pas..

The Glen Lyon Ultra Marathon is a challenging 31-mile race set in the remote and scenic Perthshire hills of Glen Lyon and Glen Lochay, Scotland. The course features approximately 3,500 feet of elevation gain and includes around six water crossings early on, ensuring wet feet. About 85% of the route..

The Glen Lyon Trail Race is a 15.5-mile off-road running event set in the remote and scenic Glen Lyon in the Perthshire hills, Scotland. The course loops around Loch Lyon, featuring approximately six river crossings that ensure wet feet, a steep climb early on, and an undulating terrain covering 1,5..