Trail Running calendar near Bridge of Allan 2026-2027

A single loop trail marathon in the Cairngorms National Park on 20 September 2026. The 26.2 mile course is about 80% trail and 20% road, starting and finishing in Kingussie with a finisher medal, T shirt, on site food and prizes.

A trail ultra across the Ochil Hills offering 30 mile, 50 mile and a limited 100 mile option. Marked routes include checkpoints with water, GPS tracking and chip timing, with medals for all finishers.

A 30 km hill race from Traquair House to Broughton Ales across the Scottish Borders with roughly 1500 m of ascent. The route uses hill tracks and open heather, has eight marshalled checkpoints and requires mandatory emergency kit.

Trail running festival at Dalkeith Country Park on 27 September 2026 offering distances from a family 1 mile to an ultra marathon. Courses use woodland, firm paths and grassy stretches and one well-controlled dog per runner is allowed.

Three trail races take place on the grounds of Floors Castle in 2026, with options of 10 km, 5 km and a Junior 3 km. Courses use hard packed gravel trails and finish on the castle lawn with estate access and event facilities.

A multi-discipline mountain race from Kinlochleven that includes a loch swim, mountain bike sections along the West Highland Way and a run up Ben Nevis and back. Total distance 73 km with 7,874 ft elevation gain.

Mud Madness at Chatelherault Country Park on 4 October 2026 features a 1 km children’s mud run and a 5 km family mud run with obstacles, water hazards and on-course marshals, plus t-shirt, medal and post-race refreshments.

A 57 mile point to point ultramarathon from Glasgow to Edinburgh in October, run mainly on canal towpaths, tarmac and concrete. The race limits entries to 750, features live GPS tracking and checkpoint support with a 16 hour cut off.

Run through Scottish history at the William Wallace Running Festival. Choose between a fast, flat 10km past Stirling Bridge or a family-friendly 1 mile fun run. Both events start and finish at Stirling Cricket Club on 10 October 2026.

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.

An annual charity trail 10 km at Eglinton Park in Ayrshire on 11 October 2026, supporting Release Ayrshire for World Mental Health Day. The course is fully marked with marshals, and finishers receive bling and donated home baking.

Course Format The Tentsmuir Forest 8-hour Challenge is a timed event where participants try to complete as many laps as possible within an 8-hour limit. Each lap is 4.366 miles long. The cut-off time for starting a final lap is 7 hours, 59..

A hill race from Alva Glen through the Ochils covering 14.6 km with 966 m of climb, visiting summit checkpoints including Ben Cleuch and The Nebit. Registration is at Alva Scout Hall and basic facilities and prize categories are provided.

Experience a 38 mile ultramarathon or team relay through the scenic landscape of Jedburgh. Enjoy a fully marked course with electronic timing, professional support stations, and a welcoming post race meal for all finishers.

Join the Halloween themed Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail on 31 October for a fun, chilli pepper shaped route into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and sweeping views. All finishers get a snood and a bespoke medal.

A scenic trail half marathon around Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve, featuring wooded trails, riverside paths and farm tracks. The event supports South Queensferry RNLI and includes finisher medals and on-site refreshments.

A trail running festival at Tentsmuir Forest on 01 Nov 2026 hosted by Scurry Events. It offers half marathon, 10km, 5km and 1.2km runs on marked, marshalled off road routes and supports local community groups.

A multi-terrain 10 km race on 1st November 2026 following the West Highland Way near Loch Tulla, chip timed with a 125-runner limit, a minimum age of 17, and a £20/£23 entry fee plus booking charges.

A night time six hour ultra on a marked off-road 5 km loop at Balgone Barns, North Berwick, with solo and teams of up to three relay options. Music, lights and a tented lap base provide kit and support.

Short Course Cross Country Championships at Kirkcaldy High School on 7 November 2026. ProTay provides race pack fulfilment and timing while working with scottishathletics.