Trail Running calendar near Craighouse 2026-2027

A classic island fell race on Jura covering 28 km with 2,370 m of ascent across seven summits. Places are limited to 250 runners and entries are vetted to ensure recent relevant hill running experience.

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy on Saturday 30 May 2026.

Run the iconic West Highland Way, a 96 mile point to point ultra from Fort William to Milngavie across stunning Highland terrain. Choose the Ben Nevis variant to add a summit and extra miles for a tougher challenge.

A 50 km out and back ultramarathon along the Ayrshire Coast starting and finishing at Irvine Beach, running across beaches, promenades and trails from sunset into sunrise. Aid stations at 12, 25 and 37 km; drop bag option at 25 km.

Glen Lyon Ultra is a scenic 31 mile off road test in remote Perthshire with about 3500 ft of ascent and wet river crossings around Loch Lyon. Rugged trails and lochside camping make this a memorable challenge for adventurous trail runners.

Killearn 10k on 6 June 2026 is a 10 km trail race around Killearn Public Park and the foothills of Dumgoyne. The course mixes tarmac, forest paths and grassland and entry includes a technical t-shirt or vest.

The Cairncastle Classic is a 16.2 km mountain race in County Antrim with 620 meters of climb. It forms part of the NIMRA Championship series. Participants must bring mandatory kit, with final carry requirements set on race day.

The Glen Lyon Trail Race on 7 June 2026 is a scenic 15.5 mile off road loop around Loch Lyon with 1,500 ft of climb and several river crossings. Limited to 150 runners, expect a tough but rewarding challenge with camping at Glen Lyon Dam.

Take on the Palacerigg Trail 10k at Palacerigg Country Park in Cumbernauld, an undulating woodland route on single track and forest paths with trail shoes advised. Proceeds support Freedom City Foundation and its local foodbank and communit..

A trail race through sections of the West Highland Way and Mugdock Country Park covering approximately 8.4 miles. The event is limited to 300 runners, uses electronic chip timing, and awards medals plus refreshments to all finishers.

Three day guided ultra run along the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Fort William, about 96 miles and 4,312 m elevation. Small group, shared accommodation, luggage transfers and coach-led guidance included.

A Category AL Scottish hill race on the Isle of Arran covering 20 km with 1670 m of ascent. Mostly unmarked on heather and granite with checkpoints and navigation requirements; entry requires prior similar races and age 18 or over.

A 96 mile ultramarathon along the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Fort William with a 35 hour time limit, significant ascent, mandatory motorised support and a required minimum of a 65K trail race for entry.

Take on the Great Glen Ultra from Corpach to Inverness, a scenic but tough 72 mile solo race with roughly 8,500 ft of climbing and a limited field of 150. UTMB points available for experienced endurance runners.

A weekend of trail races at Whitelee Wind Farm in July, offering 10K, half marathon, 50K ultra and a free junior mile, with an Event Village, on-site parking and water stations on course.

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

A 215 miles coast to coast ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath, with 12 checkpoints, a 100 hour cut off and strict qualifying and mandatory kit requirements. Entry is by application only.

Four days of marathon and half marathon races in Inishowen, County Donegal, along the Wild Atlantic Way. Separate routes run each day forming a 105 mile loop, with finish catering and finisher medals.

Celebrate 10 years of the Dunoon Ultra Marathon in the Scottish Highlands. Choose between a challenging solo ultra or a team relay on stunning, fully-marked trail routes. All finishers receive a medal, race bag, and post race refreshments.

A point-to-point 53 mile (85 km) waymarked trail ultramarathon along the southern West Highland Way through Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park from Milngavie to Tyndrum on 29 August 2026. Mandatory kit and qualifying entry criteria a..