Trail Running calendar near Callander 2025-2026

Take on a 15 mile trail from the Balmoral Estate, following the river Dee through pine forest and climbing toward Lochnagar. Expect changing terrain, stunning views and a muddy downhill finish, with medals and electronic timing for all.

Event overview Beecraigs Backyard Ultra takes place 25–26 April 2026 at Beecraigs Country Park, near Linlithgow in West Lothian, Scotland. The event uses the Backyard Ultra format: all entrants run the same loop in sequence and must complet..

Run a scenic 44 mile loop around the Firth of Forth from Helix Park, crossing both Forth bridges and linking coastal paths on a waymarked course. Enter solo or in teams of 2 or 4 for a memorable coastal ultramarathon experience.

Take on the Devil o' the Highlands, a rugged 42 mile 69 km trail ultramarathon along the West Highland Way from Tyndrum to Fort William. Expect dramatic Scottish scenery, steep climbs and a 12 hour cutoff for this epic point to point challe..

Run the award winning Hidden Glen 10K beside Loch Doine and into Monachyle Glen, with scenic trails and a 1K fun run for kids. Expect mixed tarmac and muddy trail, chip timing and medals for finishers.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the grounds of Scone Palace on Sunday 26 April 2026 with 5km and 10km options, the latter including a lap of Perth Racecourse. Canicross friendly, all finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merch and refreshme..

Take on the 90K Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra, a fully marked scenic route across historic Fife finishing at St Andrews Cathedral. Run through towns like Dunfermline, Markinch and Ceres for a memorable endurance pilgrimage.

Run the Kintyre Way Ultra on 9 May 2026 from Tayinloan to Campbeltown, a scenic trail through beaches, woods and hills with stunning island views. Well supported course with refreshments, drop bags and relay options.

Run a rugged 55 mile circle of the Cateran Trail from Gulabin Lodge in Spittal of Glenshee. With 2,250 m ascent and mostly off road terrain, this UTMB Index qualifier is a tough scenic Highland challenge.

Run 400 km across the wild Scottish Highlands in the Cape Wrath Ultra, an eight day multi stage adventure from Fort William to Cape Wrath lighthouse. Each day brings remote mountains, sea lochs, overnight camps and full on course support.

Isle of Jura Fell Race is held on the Isle of Jura, Scotland. The route covers 28km with 7 summits and about 2,370 metres of climbing, making it a stern test of hillcraft, endurance and technique. The organizers describe it as one of the to..

Blair Castle Trail Weekender offers scenic trail races from kids runs to a 60 km ultra across the Atholl Estate beneath the Cairngorms. The event village brings live music, outdoor cinema and wellness workshops for a festival feel.

Run 50 km along the scenic Ayrshire coast at the Ayrshire Coast Sunset Ultra, starting and finishing at Irvine Beach. Beaches, promenades and trails make this a memorable coastal out and back challenge with sunset views and post race treats..

Tackle 56 miles along the stunning Southern Upland Way in Ultra Scotland 50 on 6 June 2026, featuring 2,447 m of climbing and live GPS tracking for supporters. Expect a rugged, scenic test across wild Scottish hills.

Take on Ultra Scotland 100, a 104 mile trail ultramarathon along the stunning Southern Upland Way from St Johns Town of Dalry to Galashiels. Tackle remote Scottish hills, strict cut offs and earn a commemorative buckle for finishing.

Take on a rugged 31 mile ultra around Loch Lyon with about 3,500 ft of climbing, river crossings and sweeping Perthshire Highland scenery. Camp by the dam and make a proper weekend running escape.

Tackle the Glentress 8 Hour Challenge on 6 June 2026: run as many 4.366 mile trail loops as you can in eight hours, each lap climbing about 830 ft. Test your endurance, chase a half, full or ultra result and earn a finisher prize.

Run a scenic 15.5 mile loop around Loch Lyon in Perthshire, fully off road with steep climbs, rolling trails and several river crossings that will likely leave feet wet. Finish at Glen Lyon Dam and camp on site for a wild weekend escape.

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.