Trail Running calendar near Benmore 2025-2026

The Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Trail Runs (10km and 5km) plus a 1.2km Festive Fun Run take place at Hermitage of Braid House in Edinburgh. The 1‑lap, mixed‑terrain courses traverse the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill nature reserve, with views across the city and the Forth; the 10km..

The Tufty Trail Race is a roughly 5-mile trail run organized by Falkland Trail Runners. Held on Falkland Estate, the route starts near Strathmiglo Village Hall and climbs toward the Lomonds, with a loop through Drumdreel woods and a fast downhill finish. Runners traverse forest trails and scenic pat..

Cairnsmore Hill Race is a winter mountain running event in the Southern Galloway hills, based at Muirfad Farm, Palnure, near Newton Stewart. The circular route is about 17.5 km (11 miles) with 800 m ascent, heading out over Knocktim to climb through the Door of Cairnsmore, along the Knee of Cairnsmo..

Aonach Mor Uphill (New Year) is Lochaber AC’s winter uphill race at Nevis Range Ski Centre, Torlundy, Fort William. The 4 km course climbs about 610 m up Aonach Mor, delivering a demanding winter ascent with dramatic scenery. Entrants must carry or wear full body covering kit (waterproof jacket with..

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..

Vogrie Country Park (Tyne Valley) hosts Scurry Events’ Vogrie Tyne Valley running event on 18 January 2026. The program offers three races: a 10km, a 5km trail run, and a 1.6km family fun run. The trail routes are clearly marked and marshaled, providing a mix of terrain through the park’s estate pat..

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..

Glentress Trail Races sit in Glentress Forest near Peebles in the Scottish Borders, about an hour from Edinburgh. The event offers three distances: 21km, 10km and a new 5km for 2026. The 21k course combines forest singletrack and MTB trail sections, with around 633m ascent and features such as The G..

Glentress Trail Marathon is a demanding mountain-trail race held in Glentress Forest in the Scottish Borders, between Peebles and Innerleithen, about an hour from Edinburgh. Runners complete two 21k laps of the Glentress route, totaling around 42k with roughly 1,260m of ascent. The course blends for..

Culzean Castle Trail Runs take place at Culzean Castle and Country Park in Ayrshire, on Scotland’s west coast (Maybole, KA19 8LE). The event offers three trail distances—5km, 10km, and a half-marathon (approximately 13.1 miles)—with routes designed for a range of ages and abilities. The course trave..

Scurry Around Corstorphine Hill 2026 offers 10km, 5km trail runs and a 1km family fun trail run on Mar 1, 2026. The race starts in the field opposite the Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield Hotel and uses clearly marked, marshalled off-road trails around Corstorphine Hill. The 5km path is one lap; the 10..

Heart of Granite is a circular 32km (20 miles) mountain run in the Galloway hills, rising about 1850m. Course starts and finishes at Caldons Campsite. The route climbs from valley to Lamachan, follows a ridge to Curleywee, then to the Axe Head checkpoint on the Southern Upland Way, ascends Craiglee,..

Bruce's Crown Race is a 46-mile team endurance event in Dumfries and Galloway, running on April 11–12, 2026, starting and finishing at Caldons near Glentrool, Newton Stewart. Teams of 2 to 4 navigate a rugged route across three hill ranges (Minnigaff Hills, Rhinns of Kells, the Awful Hand), accumula..

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..

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..