Trail Running calendar near Ben Lomond 2026-2027

A 57 mile ultra on 10 October 2026 between Glasgow and Edinburgh following canals and towpaths and passing the Falkirk Wheel and the Antonine Wall. The event has marked route, live GPS tracking, checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements.

Run through Scottish history at the William Wallace Running Festival. Choose between a fast, flat 10km past Stirling Bridge or a family-friendly 1 mile fun run. Both events start and finish at Stirling Cricket Club on 10 October 2026.

A challenging hill race in the Ochils, starting and finishing in Alva Glen. The 14.6 km route visits several summits, including Ben Cleuch. Entry is affordable, with prizes for top finishers and veterans.

Join the Halloween themed Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail on 31 October for a fun, chilli pepper shaped route into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and sweeping views. All finishers get a snood and a bespoke medal.

Run a scenic half marathon on Halloween through the woodland and coastal paths of Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve. The event supports the local RNLI, and finishers get a medal and post-race refreshments. With about 300 participants,..

Trail running festival at Tentsmuir Forest on 01 Nov 2026 offering a Half Marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.2 km family run. Routes are clearly marked and marshalled and finishers in the main distances receive medals and mementos.

A multi-terrain ultra around the Tweed Valley based at Glentress Peel Visitor Centre in mid-November. Two route options, 65 km and 50 km, follow forest trails, riverside paths and open moorland with marked routes and aid stations.

Part of the South By Five series, this is a free 5km run in Glasgow's Linn Park. It's one of six park events over 12 weeks, with the goal of completing five to finish the series. Entry supports local community and charity projects.

Trail runs at the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill on 22 November 2026 include 10 km and 5 km off road courses plus a 1.2 km festive fun run for children. Proceeds from the fun run support local groups.

Run a free 5 km in Glasgow's Rouken Glen park as part of the South By Five series. Your participation supports the Acorn Trails Community Fund and a local animal charity. Join for a community focused run and an optional park clean up.

Run through the festive private grounds of Scotland's historic Glamis Castle. Choose from a family-friendly 1-mile run or 5-mile and 10-mile trail runs, some of which are canicross-friendly. All finishers get a bespoke medal and festive tre..

South By Five is a free 5 km park run series in Glasgow. The Pollok Park event is one of six races held over 12 weeks. Participants can run single events or aim to complete the series.

A trail running festival on 3 January 2027 through Glenmore Forest finishing at Loch Morlich beach, offering 5.6 km and 11.2 km races with chip timing, finisher medals, home baking and prizes; dogs are allowed on leads.

This is a single 5km event in Bellahouston Park, part of the wider South By Five series visiting six Glasgow parks. Entry is free but includes a mandatory donation to a community fund. Runners can join just this race or aim to complete the..

Trail runs at Vogrie Country Park on 17 January 2027 feature multiple distances across marked mixed terrain laps through estate paths, woodlands and the Tyne Valley, with on site refreshments and medals.

The South By Five series brings a free 5km run to Queens Park in Glasgow. This is a single event in a 12-week series visiting six parks. Entry requires a community donation, with support for a local animal charity.

Run 35 miles from Perth to Pitlochry in this single-day ultramarathon. The Grimalkin is also day four of the multi-day MTC Scotia challenge across Scotland. All finishers receive a medal, and strict pace and mandatory kit requirements apply..

The MTC Glaistig is a 31-mile ultra marathon through Scotland, forming day two of the epic nine-day MTC Scotia challenge. Starting in Innerleithen and finishing near Edinburgh Airport, runners must maintain a minimum pace. All finishers ear..

The MTC Nuckelavee is a 41-mile ultramarathon from Edinburgh Airport to Perth. It is the third stage of the nine-day SCOTIA challenge across Scotland. All finishers receive a unique medal, and strict pace requirements apply.

The MTC Beithir is a 39-mile ultra marathon from Kingussie to Inverness. It features a challenging route with significant ascent and a strict 4 mph minimum pace. All finishers earn a unique medal in this capped-entry event.