Trail Running calendar near Dalgety Bay 2025-2026

Run a scenic 15.5 mile off road loop around Loch Lyon, with river crossings, an early steep climb and rolling terrain before finishing at Glen Lyon Dam. Camping is available for a relaxed Highland weekend.

Enjoy a charity 10 km trail run through scenic Palacerigg Country Park in Cumbernauld. Returning as Palacerigg Trail Run 3 on 7 June 2026, this friendly event raises funds for local causes and welcomes runners of all levels.

Run a three day guided ultra along Scotland's iconic West Highland Way, about 96 miles of lochs, glens and mountain views. This demanding guided adventure includes coaching, luggage transfers and overnight stops for seasoned trail runners.

Take on the Cairngorms Ultra Trail, a scenic 60 km race from Mar Lodge Estate near Braemar with about 1006 m ascent and a 48 km short course option. Waymarked trails, aid stations and camping make it a rugged Scottish mountain challenge.

The SCOTT Sports Summer Cheviot Goat will take place in Ingram on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run 50 miles.

Tackle the legendary West Highland Way in a 96 mile ultra marathon from Milngavie to Fort William. Expect rugged Highland terrain, strict cut offs and a 35 hour limit to test your endurance or chase course records.

The Fellrunner at Windy Gyle is a rugged 13.7 km test with 549 m of climb across scenic Northumberland hills on Sun 21 Jun 2026. Entry on the day is welcome with modest fees for members and non members.

Join the South Scotland Outdoor Festival at Drumlanrig Castle from 26 to 28 June 2026 for cycling, road and trail running, wellness, live music and films. Pick gravel rides, family runs or relax in saunas and enjoy local food.

Tackle the classic 20 mile Chevy Chase across wild Northumberland, summiting Cheviot and Hedgehope on an unmarked upland route that requires map and compass navigation. Finish in Wooler with food, T shirts and prizes.

Tackle a tough 15 km hill challenge with 960 m of climbing at Dollar Academy in Central Scotland on Sat 4 Jul 2026. Expect steep, rewarding climbs, lively team competition and easy entry online or on the day.

Run Edinburgh's seven hilltops in a mixed road, trail and hill event that blends urban navigation with racing. Choose your own route between hilltop checkpoints and opt for the competitive Race or the more relaxed Challenge.

Join this Beacon Hill fell race on Thu 9 Jul 2026 at Lordenshaw car park, Rothbury. A testing 6.6 mile course with 410 m of climb, entry on the day and teams of three welcome for a spirited summer challenge.

Take on the wild Northumberland hills at the Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra in Wooler, with UTMB qualifying 100KM and 45M distances. Fully way marked route includes a tide race section, stocked checkpoints, recce runs and live GPS tracking.

Take on the British Championship Hill Race at the Alva Games in Scotland. A short 2.5 km course climbs 365 m through steep slopes, gorse and muddy gullies, with junior and senior categories for a proper hill running test.

Tackle scenic hills and a sweeping downhill in the Moffat Festival of Running on 14 July 2026, featuring a 15 km mixed terrain race plus junior and tots events. Expect tough climbs, great views and local prizes for runners of all ages.

Run the Blades is a summer weekend of trails among towering turbines at Whitelee Wind Farm. Pick 10K, half marathon, 50K or junior mile and celebrate at the Event Village at Turbine 53 with prizes and a spinning medal.

Scurry to the Sea 2026 is a scenic mixed terrain challenge of just under 12 miles, starting on Allermuir Hill and finishing on Musselburgh harbour beach with a sandy finale. Limited to 275 places and advance entry only, it blends cross coun..

The Northumberland Coastal Run will take place in Beadnell on Sunday 26 July 2026. You can run 14 miles.

Experience traditional Highland Games with tossing the caber, piping, Highland dancing and fairground fun at Newtonmore on Saturday 1 August 2026. Test yourself on the Creag Dhubh Hill Race a rugged 4½ mile climb with about 1200 feet ascent..

Test yourself on the Falstone Falcon, a classic Northumberland fell race: 5.8 km with around 300 m of climb over rugged moorland. No pre entry needed, just turn up for £2 and race under FRA permit.