Trail Running calendar near Dollar 2026-2027

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.

A trail running event at Airthrey Castle offering five routes from 5 km to 50 km across forest and Ochil Hills terrain. Outposts provide snacks and self‑serve water; longer routes require mandatory safety kit and have a nine hour cut off.

A two-lap hill race from Monaltrie Park through Ballater village to a hill summit and back; entries are accepted on the day or online and bonuses are offered for new course records.

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 event on the Loch Eck Loop featuring a 52.22 km route with 983 m of ascent. Solo and relay options run on fully signposted trails with checkpoints, refreshments and finisher items.

A trail ultra on the Borders Abbeys Way visiting four ruined abbeys. Options include a full 109K, a 50K and a four-person relay with checkpoints, drop bags and mandatory GPS tracking.

A 10km trail run around Bertha Loch and Almondbank with technical, muddy sections through woods and gentle hills. A 12 hour lapped event called Big Bertha uses the same 10km loop for as many laps as participants choose.

A 12 hour trail challenge on a 10 km loop around Bertha Loch where runners go solo or in teams. The event features chip timing with live results, water on course, medics, marked marshalled trails, prizes and medals for finishers.

Seven mile trail race in Carron Valley Forestry on 22 August 2026, run on undulating forestry tracks toward Meikle Bin; chip timed, limited to 200 runners, with proceeds shared between Alzheimer Scotland and Ochils Mountain Rescue Team.

A trail running festival at Tulliallan on 23 Aug 2026 with half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.5 km family run, clearly marked off-road routes and proceeds from the fun run supporting local charities.

A scenic trail race of about 10K around Brodick on the Isle of Arran with roughly 600 feet of ascent. The route uses footpaths and forestry roads, starts at Ormidale Sports Pavilion, and has an entry limit of 100 runners.

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.

A summer evening 5 km series across three Edinburgh parks with chip timing, marked courses, finisher medals and category prizes. Enter single races for £12 each or all three for £30.

An evening community 5 km in Eyemouth on 28 August 2026 with a Scottish Athletics certified course and chip timing, plus mini fun runs for children, goodie bags, ice cream and medals for finishers.

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 43 km, four-stage hill relay around Glen Lednock starting and finishing in Comrie village. Teams of five include a pair running the second leg; course sections range from trail-style to rough mountain terrain.

An inflatable obstacle course event at Strathclyde Country Park on 29 August 2026, with 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km options, music zones and large inflatable obstacles. Finishers receive a medal, goodie bag and post run drink.

A new 5K loop at Dunnikier Park, Kirkcaldy on 29 August 2026 as part of the Running Festival, with mixed surfaces, a one hour time limit, and a minimum age of 12.

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.

A beach race at Portobello on 30 August 2026, licensed by Scottish Athletics, covering roughly 4 miles on sand at low tide. Entry is limited to 350 runners and proceeds support Towerbank Primary School and other local causes.