Trail Running calendar near Dalry 2026-2027

Experience a 12 hour endurance event at the scenic Dean Castle Country Park. Run solo or in a relay team on a 4 km loop through mixed terrain and parkland to see how far you can go.

Part of the Aberdour Festival, the Donkey Brae Races feature a timed 7 mile coastal course, a 2 mile village route and a c.1 km fun run, finishing at Silver Sands Park with on-course hydration, medals and prizes.

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

A 215 mile ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath with 12 checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 100 hour cut off. Entry is by application and participants must be at least 20 years old.

A trail running event on 8 August 2026 at the University of Stirling offering five routes from 5 km to 50 km across forest and Ochil Hills terrain. Outposts provide snacks and self serve water and the Ultra and Marathon have nine hour cut o..

A 33 km fell race across the Ochil Hills with 1770 m of ascent, starting at Glen Sherrup and finishing at Stirling University. Summit controls mark the route and runners must carry compulsory map, compass, whistle and waterproofs.

A 10th‑anniversary trail ultra and relay on the Loch Eck Loop near Dunoon, covering 52.22 km with 983 m ascent. The route is fully signposted with checkpoints, marshals and a finish at Dunoon Pier.

Run the Borders is a trail ultra on the Borders Abbeys Way in the Scottish Borders. Events include a roughly 109 km loop, a 50 km option and a relay for four, with waymarked trails, checkpoints and drop bag support.

Trail running festival at Devilla Forest on 23 Aug 2026 offering half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.5 km family run. The event uses marked, marshalled forest routes and includes finisher medals and a race memento.

A trail race on the Isle of Arran of roughly 10K with about 600 feet of ascent, mainly on rough footpaths and forestry roads. The route runs to and from Brodick and is held under Scottish Athletics rules.

A 5.7 mile trail race in Cardenden Woods on 23 August 2026 marking the 200th anniversary of Scotland’s last pistol duel, with mainly off-road terrain, limited places and on-site prize giving at the Corrie Centre.

Three evening *5 km* races in Edinburgh at Inverleith Park, Leith Links and Fettes. Individual entry is £12 or £30 for all three; chip timing, photos, marked routes and age-category prizes are provided.

Follow the iconic West Highland Way on this 53 mile point to point ultramarathon through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Enjoy a fully waymarked route with chip timing and extensive finish line facilities in Tyndrum.

A four-stage, **43 km** hill relay around Glen Lednock starting and finishing in Comrie village with 1,733 m of ascent. Teams of five include a pair on leg two and the course mixes trail sections with rough mountain terrain.

An inflatable obstacle-course 5 km event in Glasgow, Lanarkshire scheduled for Saturday 29 August 2026, with recent bookings reported and a recent occurrence held at Norfolk Showground where staff and obstacles were noted positively.

A trail race at Dunnikier Park, Kirkcaldy with two laps of about 5 km over mixed surfaces. The Scottish Athletics permit event has a two hour time limit and supports Maggie's Fife.

Aberfoyle Trail Run 2026 includes a scenic 10k on mixed trails and a flat 1k for primary school children, both fully marked and electronically timed. Proceeds support Aberfoyle Primary School and local community groups.

An inflatable obstacle course 5K in Edinburgh, Midlothian on Saturday 5 September 2026, presented as the 2026 edition of the Inflatable 5K. A participant review notes a positive family experience with multiple people taking part.

A mountain running event on 5 September 2026 from New Town Park, Fort William, ascending Ben Nevis to the summit and returning. Entry is by pre-selection, limited to 600 places, and club membership plus hill race qualifying is required.

A five hour multi-lap endurance run at Carron Valley around a medieval-style village, with solo and relay team categories, torchlit evening laps, encouraged fancy dress and themed awards for top lap counts and best costumes.