Trail Running calendar near Cumbernauld 2026-2027

An inflatable obstacle event at Floors Castle on 29–30 August 2026 offering 2.5K and 5K course options with giant inflatables, solo or team entry, team discounts for groups of 10+, and free spectator access.

A beach race on 30 August 2026, licensed by Scottish Athletics, covering about 4 miles on sand at low tide. Entries are limited and proceeds support Towerbank Primary School and other local causes.

A non timed inflatable obstacle run in Edinburgh on 5 September 2026 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options. The 5k features 30 obstacles, music zones, a finisher's medal, on course water and a designated spectator area.

Five forest trail distances from 6 km to 50 km at Kielder Castle, with on-site camping, marked and timed courses, outposts and limited dog spaces.

Timed loop trail event in Borders Forest Park: complete as many 4.366 mile laps as possible in 8 hours with electronic wristband timing.

A mountain race from the foot of Ben Nevis to the summit and back, held in Fort William each first Saturday in September with a 600 runner limit.

A medieval trail running festival at Carron Valley on 5 September, with a half marathon, kids run and a five hour multi-lap siege. The course circles a village hub and finishes under torchlight with live music and costume prizes.

MacTuff Really Muddy in Fife Kinross on 5 September 2026 is an obstacle run over muddy and wet terrain with water and obstacles. Distances include 10 km, 5 km and a 3 km option for children, with a Tec T shirt and finishers medal included.

Experience an off road trail running adventure through the Scottish Highlands from Ben Nevis to Glencoe. Choose between a full or half marathon featuring mountain terrain and the famous Devils Staircase.

MacTuffX Livingston on 6 September 2026 is a functional fitness race in West Lothian for people aged 18 and over. Entrants may compete solo, in doubles, or in five person relays across two distance formats with an optional LITE weight divis..

A Scottish Athletics licensed one hour hill race on Corstorphine Hill where runners complete as many approximately 1 km laps with 60 m ascent as possible. Entries are limited to 200 and the event is open to over 18s.

Three summer evenings of 5K running across Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park in Edinburgh, chip timed races priced at £12 each or £30 for all three, with prizes and photos.

A 40 mile ultra from Glenbuck Loch to Riverside Stadium in Ayr on 12 Sep 2026, featuring water stations, 10 mile checkpoints with food and drop-bag support. Relay teams of 2 or 3 split the route into 17, 14 and 9 mile sections.

A 22.4 miles circular challenge on 12 September 2026 around Loch Venachar with 3350 ft ascent. The route starts and finishes at Kirk Hall in Callander and passes checkpoints at Bochastle and Brig o'Turk.

A 30K run in North Berwick on 13 September 2026 with solo and three person relay options, plus a 10K circular walk. The route includes climbs of North Berwick Law and Traprain Law and supports Scottish Veterans Residences.

A community running and walking festival at Glamis Castle with sponsored 1 mile, 5k and 10k options, fundraising support for Maggie's, a £30 registration fee, participant t-shirt and finishers medal.

A hill race on Merrick in Galloway Forest on 13 September 2026, covering 8 miles with 2,900 ft of ascent and start and finish at Bruce's Stone.

A multi-distance mountain and trail running event in Kinlochleven offering seven races from 100 miles to 5 km, an event village with live commentary, brand exhibits and athlete activities across a three day programme.

The Ben Nevis Skyline will take place in Fort William on Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run 29 kilometers.

A 47 km mountain trail across the Mamores with about 3,100 m ascent, linking five Munro summits from Kinlochleven to Nevis Range. Fully waymarked with live GPS tracking, one support point at 31 km and mandatory kit requirements.