Trail Running calendar near Auchengillan 2025-2026

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..

Cape Wrath Ultra is Scotland's premier multi-stage ultra running event. The course covers 400km over eight days, starting in Fort William and finishing at Cape Wrath. Runners traverse the Scottish Highlands through iconic landscapes such as Knoydart, Kintail, Torridon, Assynt and Sutherland, offerin..

Isle of Jura Fell Race is a demanding hill race on the Isle of Jura. The 28km course includes seven summits and about 2,370m of climbing, making it one of the toughest challenges in British hill racing at this distance. It’s known for a strong weekend atmosphere and is regarded as one of the calenda..

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 Scotland’s Southern Upland Way. It begins at St John’s Town of Dalry and finishes at Moffat Rugby Club, with around 400 entrants and a 20-hour cut-off. The route weaves through forests, valleys and mountains and totals about 2,447 meters of ascent,..

Ultra Scotland 100 is a 104-mile ultramarathon along Scotland’s Southern Upland Way, from St John’s Town of Dalry to Galashiels. Ultrarrunners traverse 4,611 meters of elevation across forests, valleys and high moorland, with landmark climbs including Benbrake, Gateshaw Rig, Lowther Hill (701m) and..

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..

Wild Journeys - West Highland Way is a three-day ultra across Scotland’s iconic West Highland Way. Based in Milngavie, the 96-mile (154 km) route includes about 4,312 m of ascent and finishes in Fort William. The event runs 9–12 June 2026, in a small-group format with nightly stays in different plac..

The West Highland Way Race will take place in Milngavie on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run 98 miles.

Great Glen Ultra Marathon is a 72-mile solo ultramarathon from Fort William to Inverness, Scotland, run along the Great Glen Way with a 22-hour cut-off. Runners traverse canal towpaths, forestry tracks and some quiet roads, following the famous blue Great Glen Way markers and, at times, the High Rou..

Run the Blades is a trail-running festival held at Whitelee Wind Farm near Glasgow, Scotland—the UK’s largest onshore wind farm. It offers three distances: 10K, half marathon, and a 50K ultramarathon. The course winds along wind-farm access roads on rolling terrain, with a few hills near the end and..

Creag Dhubh Hill Race is the standout uphill challenge at Newtonmore Highland Games in Newtonmore, Scotland. The race takes place at The Eilan, Newtonmore’s shinty pitch, on the first Saturday in August. Known as “The Ultimate Challenge,” it winds through the Highlands’ rugged terrain, with competit..

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

The MTC GLAISTIG is a 31-mile ultrarun from the Traquair Arms Hotel in Innerleithen to Travelodge Edinburgh Airport. It runs as Day 2 of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge and is part of SCOTIA, a nine-day Scotland-wide series. The route passes through Peebles, West Linton, and Currie, with abo..

MTC NUCKELAVEE is a 41-mile ultra from Travelodge Edinburgh Airport to Travelodge Perth, on the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge route. It also serves as Day 3 of the nine-day SCOTIA end-to-end series, linking Edinburgh to Perth with checkpoints at Rosyth, Kelty and Milnathort along the way. The..

MTC Grimalkin is a 34-mile ultramarathon from Travelodge Perth to the Atholl Guest House in Pitlochry. It is Day 4 of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge and Day 4 of the SCOTIA series, with runners sharing the route. The course ascends about 3,126 ft and descends 2,806 ft across four checkpoint..