Trail Running calendar near Craighouse 2026-2027

Experience the rugged beauty of Northern Ireland on this 20 mile trail run along the North Antrim Coast. Navigate a stunning route through UNESCO Heritage sites featuring dramatic cliffs and the iconic Giant's Causeway.

A 46 mile mountain race around Glentrool open to solo runners or teams of 2 to 4. The route climbs over 4000 metres, features three manned food checkpoints and has an overall 24 hour cutoff.

An uphill only hill race to the summit of Ben Ledi on 11 April 2026 covering 5.3 km and 760 m ascent, open entry with Scottish Athletics membership required for championship medals.

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.

A hill race on 15 April 2026 covering 5.7 km with 380 m of ascent across Fairlie Glen and the summit plateau. Entries are limited to 150, and prizegiving with a hot drink and cake is held at Fairlie Parish Church.

A guided 10 km night trail run from Milngavie Train Station exploring the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way. Social groups led by a qualified guide, trail shoes and a head torch required; no dogs or under 18s.

A 10 km mountain trail race on Binevenagh with 350 m of climb, part of the NIMRA and IMRA Ulster series. Entries were online only and the event is listed as full; full kit is required and the course is chip timed.

Trail race in Castlemilk on 19 April 2026 offering a just over 10 km route and a shorter 6 km option through deciduous woodlands, with waymarked trails, a water station, volunteer marshals and finish snacks.

Beinn Dubh in Luss on Wednesday 22 April 2026 follows an out and back route to Beinn Dubh over 6.5 km with 620 m ascent. Entry is £6 and the event will be chip timed; mandatory hill safety kit is required.

EpicTrails 8km guided trail run from Milngavie Train Station exploring parts of the Clyde Coastal path and the West Highland Way. The event is a social group run led by a qualified, insured guide with mandatory trail shoes and limited place..

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.

Test your physical limits at the Forma Games 2026 fitness weekend. Compete in teams of two or three across specialized strength power and endurance zones to determine the ultimate all round athletes.

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.

A guided 10 km trail run from the Forth and Clyde Canal around Bishopbriggs, Torrance and Kirkintilloch. Social group run with a qualified guide; trail shoes required and dogs and under 18s are not permitted.

This annual half marathon takes runners to the Hebridean island of Tiree. The event, which started in 2006, includes a friendly atmosphere and a traditional ceilidh in the evening.

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.

A primarily off-road 5.6 miles (9k) race around the Pad near Neilston, starting and finishing at the Neilston Show Field. The route features road, path, trail and muddy sections with a short steep climb, entrants must be 16 or over.

A 35 mile trail running event on the Kintyre Way from Tayinloan to Campbeltown on 9 May 2026. Waymarked route with GPS tracking, drop-bag service, finish showers and massage, with solo and relay entry options.

Traditional Scottish hill race on Ben Lomond with a 12.6 km route and 960 m ascent. Entry is limited to 100 runners and strict kit checks require waterproofs, hat, gloves and a whistle for safety.

A charity trail event at Pollok Country Park on 10 May 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km multi-terrain routes, manual timing, finishers goody bags, water and first aid, with all profits donated to Bike For Good.