Trail Running calendar near Ben Lomond 2026-2027

A 12 mile urban orienteering run on 26 July 2026, starting on Allermuir in the Pentlands and ending on the sand at Musselburgh beach. The route mixes cross country, urban navigation and road running.

A marked 6 km hill race on 11 April 2026 with 730 m of ascent around Ardgartan Hotel. The route has mandatory checkpoints and mountain rescue marshals, and full waterproof body cover must be carried.

A 5.6 km hill race with 370 m of climb as part of the Newtonmore Highland Games, starting with a lap of the games field and climbing to the summit of An Torr before a technical descent and final field lap.

A one lap trail race around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026 covering about 5.5 miles. The event is open to runners aged 18 and over and features marked routes, first aid, refreshments and age and team prizes.

Experience a 12 hour endurance event at the scenic Dean Castle Country Park. Run solo or in a relay team on a 4 km loop through mixed terrain and parkland to see how far you can go.

Part of the Aberdour Festival, the Donkey Brae Races feature a timed 7 mile coastal course, a 2 mile village route and a c.1 km fun run, finishing at Silver Sands Park with on-course hydration, medals and prizes.

A trail running event from the University of Stirling into the Ochil Hills, offering five distances from 5 km to 50 km across forest and fell terrain. Outposts supply snacks and self-serve water; dogs are not permitted due to likely high te..

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 and relay on the Loch Eck Loop near Dunoon, covering 52.22 km with 983 m ascent. The route is fully signposted with checkpoints, marshals and a finish at Dunoon Pier.

A short hill race of about 3.5 miles with 700 ft of ascent held within the Glenurquhart Highland Games in Drumnadrochit. Entry fee £10, minimum age 17, with on-the-day entries listed as available until 2:30pm.

Trail running festival at Devilla Forest on 23 Aug 2026 offering half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.5 km family run. The event uses marked, marshalled forest routes and includes finisher medals and a race memento.

A trail race on the Isle of Arran of roughly 10K with about 600 feet of ascent, mainly on rough footpaths and forestry roads. The route runs to and from Brodick and is held under Scottish Athletics rules.

A 5.7 mile trail race in Cardenden Woods on 23 August 2026 marking the 200th anniversary of Scotland’s last pistol duel, with mainly off-road terrain, limited places and on-site prize giving at the Corrie Centre.

Three evening *5 km* races in Edinburgh at Inverleith Park, Leith Links and Fettes. Individual entry is £12 or £30 for all three; chip timing, photos, marked routes and age-category prizes are provided.

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 relay around Glen Lednock starting and finishing in Comrie village. Teams of five include a pair running the second leg; course sections range from trail-style to rough mountain terrain.

An inflatable obstacle-course event at Strathclyde Country Park on 29 August 2026 offering 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km options with inflatable obstacles, music zones, finishers medals and on-site food and facilities.

A new 5K loop at Dunnikier Park, Kirkcaldy on 29 August 2026 as part of the Running Festival, with mixed surfaces, a one hour time limit, and a minimum age of 12.

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 beach race at Portobello on 30 August 2026, licensed by Scottish Athletics, covering roughly 4 miles on sand at low tide. Entry is limited to 350 runners and proceeds support Towerbank Primary School and other local causes.