Trail Running calendar near Benmore 2026-2027

Blair Castle Trail Weekender is a three day trail event in Blair Atholl from 29 to 31 May 2026. Official timing is provided and race day results will be published.

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy from Saturday 30 May 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026. You can run 100 miles.

Peebles Pootle is an offroad walking event around Peebles offering two route options with significant ascent. Checkpoints follow walking opening times but runners may participate.

Run the iconic West Highland Way, a 96 mile point to point ultra from Fort William to Milngavie across stunning Highland terrain. Choose the Ben Nevis variant to add a summit and extra miles for a tougher challenge.

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.

A 50 km out and back ultramarathon along the Ayrshire Coast starting and finishing at Irvine Beach, running across beaches, promenades and trails from sunset into sunrise. Aid stations at 12, 25 and 37 km; drop bag option at 25 km.

A 56 mile trail race on the Southern Upland Way on 6 June 2026, with 2447 m ascent, 400 places and a 20-hour cut-off. Mandatory kit and a prior marathon are required; GB Race Tracker provides live GPS tracking.

Experience 104 miles of historic trails across the Southern Upland Way from St John's Town of Dalry to Galashiels. This self-sufficient ultramarathon features 4611m of elevation and is a UTMB index race.

Glen Lyon Ultra is a scenic 31 mile off road test in remote Perthshire with about 3500 ft of ascent and wet river crossings around Loch Lyon. Rugged trails and lochside camping make this a memorable challenge for adventurous trail runners.

Test your physical and mental boundaries at the Glentress 8 Hour Challenge. Join a passionate community of runners for a transformative journey to unlock your potential and embrace the extraordinary.

The Killearn 10k Trail Race on 6 June 2026 is a Scottish Athletics affiliated community event in Killearn. The route mixes tarmac, forest paths, farm tracks and grassland with about 310 ft elevation; entries are sold out.

A mountain hill race in the Western Mamores covering about 13 km and 1300 m of ascent over two Munro summits. The unmarked, clockwise route starts and finishes near Lower Falls and requires mandatory mountain safety kit.

The Glen Lyon Trail Race on 7 June 2026 is a scenic 15.5 mile off road loop around Loch Lyon with 1,500 ft of climb and several river crossings. Limited to 150 runners, expect a tough but rewarding challenge with camping at Glen Lyon Dam.

A Spartan obstacle weekend at Hopetoun Estate near Edinburgh on June 7, 2026, with Sprint, Super, Beast and a Kids Race; a Trifecta in One Day is available and Tough Mudder runs on the same weekend.

Take on the Palacerigg Trail 10k at Palacerigg Country Park in Cumbernauld, an undulating woodland route on single track and forest paths with trail shoes advised. Proceeds support Freedom City Foundation and its local foodbank and communit..

An approximately 8.4 mile trail race around the West Highland Way and Mugdock Country Park, timed with chip timing and limited to 300 entries. The event supports the local Scout Group and requires runners to carry their own food and water.

A scenic five mile trail race on Arran with over 600 ft of ascent on forestry trails behind Whiting Bay. The event is Scottish Athletics licensed, limited to 100 entrants and requires participants to be 16 or older.

A guided three day running journey along the West Highland Way covering about 154 km with coaching, luggage transfers and shared accommodation. Prior ultra experience and a set fitness pace are required.

Turnhouse Hill Race is a hill running event in the Pentland Hills near Flotterstone. The senior course is about 5.2 km with steep ascent and descent, and the junior course is about 2.2 km and free to enter.

ACORN Toota-Linn is an evening two lap park race in Linn Park, Glasgow on 12 June 2026 that covers just under 8 km and passes the park waterfall and the historic Halfpenny Bridge. Entries are limited to 75 and reduced price applies until 9..