Trail Running calendar near Ardgartan Forest 2026-2027

Follow the iconic West Highland Way on this 53 mile point to point ultramarathon through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Enjoy a fully waymarked route with chip timing and extensive finish line facilities in Tyndrum.

A 43 km, four-stage hill running relay round Glen Lednock starting and finishing in Comrie, run by teams of five with a pair sharing leg 2.

Inflatable 5K in Glasgow on Saturday 29 August 2026 offers 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km options on a 2.5 km lap with inflatable obstacles, music zones and a finisher medal. Children 5 to 15 must be with a paying adult at 3 to 1 ratio.

A 5 km loop at Dunnikier Park in Kirkcaldy over mixed surfaces, run under Scottish Athletics permit with a one hour time limit and fundraising support for Maggie's Fife.

Aberfoyle Trail Run 2026 includes a scenic 10k on mixed trails and a flat 1k for primary school children, both fully marked and electronically timed. Proceeds support Aberfoyle Primary School and local community groups.

A two person relay on 30 Aug 2026 using Fife's half marathon route through parks, coastal path and the waterfront with a three hour time limit.

A beach race on 30 August 2026, licensed by Scottish Athletics, covering about 4 miles on sand at low tide. Entries are limited and proceeds support Towerbank Primary School and other local causes.

A non timed inflatable obstacle run in Edinburgh on 5 September 2026 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options. The 5k features 30 obstacles, music zones, a finisher's medal, on course water and a designated spectator area.

A 12 or 24 hour trail event in Glenmore Forest near Loch Morlich, Aviemore, run on a measured 4 mile loop with 400 ft ascent per lap. Support crew limits, mandatory kit and weather guidance are issued before the race.

A mountain race from the foot of Ben Nevis to the summit and back, held in Fort William each first Saturday in September with a 600 runner limit.

A medieval trail running festival at Carron Valley on 5 September, with a half marathon, kids run and a five hour multi-lap siege. The course circles a village hub and finishes under torchlight with live music and costume prizes.

MacTuff Really Muddy in Fife Kinross on 5 September 2026 is an obstacle run over muddy and wet terrain with water and obstacles. Distances include 10 km, 5 km and a 3 km option for children, with a Tec T shirt and finishers medal included.

Experience an off road trail running adventure through the Scottish Highlands from Ben Nevis to Glencoe. Choose between a full or half marathon featuring mountain terrain and the famous Devils Staircase.

MacTuffX Livingston on 6 September 2026 in West Lothian combines ten Xercises with either 400m or 800m runs and offers Solo, Doubles and Relay entry options.

A Scottish Athletics licensed one hour hill race on Corstorphine Hill where runners complete as many approximately 1 km laps with 60 m ascent as possible. Entries are limited to 200 and the event is open to over 18s.

Three summer evenings of 5K running across Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park in Edinburgh, chip timed races priced at £12 each or £30 for all three, with prizes and photos.

A 40 mile ultra from Glenbuck Loch to Riverside Stadium in Ayr on 12 Sep 2026, featuring water stations, 10 mile checkpoints with food and drop-bag support. Relay teams of 2 or 3 split the route into 17, 14 and 9 mile sections.

A 22.4 mile circular LDWA challenge around Loch Venachar with 1020 m ascent near Callander on 12 September 2026.

Charity running festival at Glamis Castle on 13 September 2026 offering 1 mile, 5k and 10k routes with walking options and dog friendly facilities.

A multi-distance mountain and trail running event in Kinlochleven offering seven races from 100 miles to 5 km, an event village with live commentary, brand exhibits and athlete activities across a three day programme.