Trail Running calendar near Blackford Hill 2025-2026

Run the West Highland Way with guides over three days, tackling about 96 miles of dramatic Highland trail with shared rooms and luggage transfers included. This team focused challenge is currently sold out.

Tackle a scenic 60 km ultra in the Cairngorms with about 1000 m ascent and waymarked trails so navigation is not needed. Limited entries protect the conservation area and aid stations plus basic camping are provided.

Run the summer Cheviot Goat, around 50 miles through the remote Cheviot hills from Ingram. Big skies, wild terrain, GPS tracking and a 24 hour time limit make this a true Border country endurance test.

The West Highland Way Race will take place in Milngavie on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run 98 miles.

Soak up sea views on a scenic Northumbrian coastal trail from Barn at the Bay to Hemscott Hill Farm, billed as 10K but closer to 12K across gravel tracks and sandy dunes. Race, run or stroll then relax with live music, food, drinks and llam..

Take on the classic 20 mile Chevy Chase across rugged Northumberland fells and the summit of Cheviot. This unmarked navigational fell race demands solid mountain kit and rewards with sweeping upland views.

Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra The Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra is organised by Trail Outlaws and is based at Wooler Youth Hostel, 30 Cheviot Street, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6LW. The event follows Saint Cuthbert's Way, a long-distance walkin..

Take on the British Championship Hill Race at the Alva Games in Scotland. A short 2.5 km course climbs 365 m through steep slopes, gorse and muddy gullies, with junior and senior categories for a proper hill running test.

Join Maverick Race in the Ochil Hills from University of Stirling for scenic trails through Hermitage Wood and up Black Hill. Distances from 5 km to 49 km with marked, timed courses, aid stations, free parking and a finisher medal.

Take part in the Eyemouth Twilight 5K on 28 August 2026, a chip timed certified seaside run with Scott's Mini Fun Runs for kids. All finishers receive medals, a goodie bag and a Giacopazzi's gelato.

Run the Highland Fling Ultramarathon: a scenic point to point 53 mile (85 km) trail from Milngavie to Tyndrum through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Live chip timing, luggage transfer and a festive finish await.

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the River Ayr Way Challenge, a stunning 40 mile ultra along Scotland's River Ayr on 12 September 2026. Expect rolling countryside, a coastal finish, and a friendly field of runners from across the UK.

Run the Enchanted Ultra 50K through the wild Cheviot hills around Wooler. This GPS navigated trail blends ancient hillforts, sweeping ridges and fully stocked aid stations for a memorable challenge with limited entries.

Set off from Holy Island on a scenic ultramarathon along St Oswalds Way, weaving past islands, castles, river valleys and Hadrian's Wall. Fully tracked distances from 50k to 100 miles with medal and t shirt for finishers.

Explore Dalkeith Country Park on 27 September 2026 for the Wild Deer Scottish Festival Trail Runs, offering distances from a family mile to a 32.5 mile ultra and welcoming Canicross. Finishers get a medal, event merch and live chip timing.

The Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra is a 57 mile point to point run linking the cities via canals and towpaths. Take in the Falkirk Wheel and Union Canal while testing endurance with live tracking and chip timing.

Join the William Wallace Running Festival on 10 Oct 2026 in Stirling for scenic routes past the Wallace Monument and other historic sights. Choices span a 1 mile fun run to 70 km with solo or relay teams and a lively finish at Stirling.

Run a scenic half marathon along Hadrian's Wall from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green in Hexham, with trail and riverside views. Enjoy chip timing, a medal and event T shirt plus shuttle options to the start.

Spice up your autumn at the Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail on 31 October 2026, a scenic run into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and climbs. Walk, jog or race the chilli pepper shaped route and claim a bespoke medal.

Take on Scurry to the Sea, a 12 mile run from Pentland summits down to Musselburgh beach. Trails, cross country and urban navigation combine for a scenic, adventurous challenge.