Trail Running calendar near Braemar 2026-2027

An eight hour looped trail event at Devilla Forest where participants complete as many 4.366 mile laps as possible. Electronic wristbands record laps and lap times, with distances determined by total laps completed.

Experience an epic 15 mile trail race through the Highland scenery of the Balmoral Estate. Run past the magnificent River Dee and the base of Lochnagar before finishing at Balmoral Castle.

A ticketed running event in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh on 5 April 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon, with all distances held at the park on the same day.

Enjoy a 19.5 mile fun run from Dundee to St Andrews along the scenic Fife Coastal Path. This non competitive event features forest trails and a historic finish at the Old Course including a medal and commemorative t-shirt.

Test your navigation skills and endurance at this 13.6 km event with 690 m of ascent. Experience the rugged beauty of Clachnaben in a race that emphasizes self sufficiency and traditional hill running values.

Test your endurance at the Ben Ledi Uphill Only Race, a 5.3 km climb with 760 m of ascent finishing at the mountain summit. This event hosts the Scottish Athletics Senior and U20 Hill Running Championships.

A marked 6 km hill race on 11 April 2026 with 730 m of ascent around Ardgartan Hotel. The route has mandatory checkpoints and mountain rescue marshals, and full waterproof body cover must be carried.

Test your navigation skills on this 22.9 km hill race featuring 1435 meters of ascent. Runners visit six checkpoints via Ben Chonzie and Loch Turret with post race refreshments and home baking included.

Join the Gartmorn Trail Race in Alloa for a scenic 10 km loop around woodland paths and Gartmorn Dam. A shorter 3 km junior race is also available for ages 8-15. The event features post race refreshments and prizes.

Experience a 42 mile point to point ultramarathon along the iconic West Highland Way. This way marked trail race takes runners through stunning Scottish scenery from Tyndrum to Fort William with nearly 2000 meters of ascent.

Experience a 44 mile circular ultramarathon around the Firth of Forth estuary. Runners can participate solo or in relay teams of two or four to cross iconic bridges and scenic Scottish coastal trails.

Experience a scenic trail run through the historic Scone Palace grounds and Perth Racecourse. Choose between 5km and 10km distances at this dog friendly event featuring live chip timing and finisher medals.

Experience a scenic run starting at the Monachyle Mhor Hotel tracing the banks of Loch Doine. This event features a 10k trail route and a 1k fun run with chip timing and professional support for all participants.

Join a community focused 10K race along the scenic Fife Coastal Path including multi terrain trails and woodland. This chip timed event supports local path upgrades and features a friendly finish line with refreshments.

A city navigation race from Edinburgh Park Central where runners ride the tram to a start then run back, aiming to beat the tram. Distances are about 5.5 to 7.5 miles and entry includes an optional charity donation.

Experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands with a variety of trail races ranging from 12km to 110km. Run through the iconic trails of Loch Ness in this well supported multi distance event.

A fully marked 90K UTMB Index 100K race on 2 May 2026 from North Queensferry to St Andrews Cathedral, covering about 1,200 m ascent with a 15 hour limit. Entry fees start at £120 and the field is limited to 150 runners.

Test your physical limits at this obstacle course challenge in Fife featuring mud and water. Choose between 5km or 10km distances and enjoy free parking plus a finisher medal and T shirt.

Test your endurance at this historic hill race in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Conquer a 20 km course with 1500 meters of climbing across two major summits before enjoying a traditional evening ceilidh.

Test your mettle at MacTuff Fife Spring featuring obstacle courses through mud and water. Choose between 5km and 10km distances with technical shirts and medals for all finishers in a participant friendly environment.