Trail Running calendar near Benmore 2026-2027

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 is a functional fitness race in West Lothian for people aged 18 and over. Entrants may compete solo, in doubles, or in five person relays across two distance formats with an optional LITE weight divis..

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.

A three‑event summer evening 5K series across Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park in Edinburgh, organised by Blast Running. Races are chip timed, cost £12 each or £30 for all three, and include prizes and a local charity partner.

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 miles circular challenge on 12 September 2026 around Loch Venachar with 3350 ft ascent. The route starts and finishes at Kirk Hall in Callander and passes checkpoints at Bochastle and Brig o'Turk.

A hill race on Merrick in Galloway Forest on 13 September 2026, covering 8 miles with 2,900 ft of ascent and start and finish at Bruce's Stone.

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.

The Ben Nevis Skyline will take place in Fort William on Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run 29 kilometers.

A 47 km mountain trail across the Mamores with about 3,100 m ascent, linking five Munro summits from Kinlochleven to Nevis Range. Fully waymarked with live GPS tracking, one support point at 31 km and mandatory kit requirements.

A varied-terrain 10 km race in Arrochar, Argyll on 19 Sep 2026 with chip timing, a finisher medal, and prize categories including local and veteran awards. The route mixes forestry roads, woodland paths and a lakeside pavement with views of..

Skyline Scotland 100K is a 106km mountain running race with about 6,350m of ascent across Ben Nevis and the Grey Corries. The fully waymarked route includes grade 1 scrambles, mandatory kit and GPS tracking for safety.

Charity 5K and 10K through woodland trails around Maggies Pond at Maggie's Forth Valley in Larbert, with fundraising pages and a suggested £100 sponsorship target.

Trail ultras across the Ochil Hills with 30 and 50 mile options plus a limited 100 mile event. Marked routes, chip timing, GPS tracking, checkpoints with water and drop-bag support; finishers receive medals and category prizes.

Trail running festival at Dalkeith Country Park near Edinburgh offering distances from a family mile to an ultra marathon. Courses use woodland trails, firm paths and grassy sections, and one well controlled dog per runner is allowed.

A multisport mountain event in Kinlochleven featuring a loch swim, mountain and gravel bike sections along the West Highland Way, and a run to the summit of Ben Nevis. Total distance about 73 km with significant elevation gain.

Mud Madness at Chatelherault Country Park on 4 October 2026 offers a 1 km kids course and a 5 km family mud run with obstacles, water hazards and staggered waves, plus on-site parking, registration t-shirts and finishers' medals.

A 57 miles ultramarathon from Glasgow to Edinburgh along canals and towpaths, with GPS tracking, mandatory kit requirements and a 16 hour cut off. The event has 750 places and is scheduled for October 2026 and October 2027.

A 70 km circular mixed terrain ultra in and around historic Stirling, offered as solo entries or team relays of three or six, with aid stations, GPS live tracking and an overall 14 hour cut off.

A trail running festival in Aberfoyle on 10 October 2026 that marks its third edition, featuring the returning half marathon and a 63 km ultra across multiple race options.