Trail Running calendar near Dundee 2025-2026

Take on the Scone Palace Trail Runs on 26 April 2026 with 5 km and 10 km routes winding through the palace grounds and a lap of Perth Racecourse. Canicross friendly, all finishers get a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and refreshments.

Enjoy the Hidden Glen 10K at Monachyle Mhor on April 26, a scenic tarmac to trail run along Loch Doine with some muddy, puddly sections so trail shoes are recommended. A 1K fun run and medals for all make this a great family day out.

Run the new Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra on 2 May 2026, a 90K route across historic Fife finishing at St Andrews Cathedral. Enjoy coastal towns, rolling countryside, hot food at select aid stations and a finisher medal plus T shirt.

Join the Cateran Trail Ultramarathon, a scenic 55 mile loop on ancient tracks around Spittal of Glenshee. With 2,250 m ascent, a 15 hour limit and UTMB Index, this mainly off road course offers rugged terrain and sweeping Highland views.

Enjoy scenic trail races at Kilduff Farm, Athelstaneford, on Saturday 9 May with 2 km, 5 km and 10 km options across private estate tracks and fields. Join the village summer fair, grab a medal, and support Athelstaneford Primary School.

Join Kirkhill 8 on 23 May 2026 for a scenic 4.3 mile trail loop in Kirkhill Forest that you can repeat over an eight hour window to chase distances from marathon to 50 miles. Limited to 100 places, this friendly, inclusive event fills fast.

Blair Castle Trail Weekender is a three day trail running festival on the Atholl Estate by Cairngorm National Park, with races from 7 km up to a 58 km ultra. Camp and soak up live music, yoga, talks, workshops and guided runs in the festiva..

Run the Glen Lyon Ultra on 6 June 2026, a scenic 31 mile trail around Loch Lyon and Glen Lochay with about 3,500 ft ascent. Mostly off road with river crossings that may leave your feet wet, this rugged course earns 2 UTMB points.

Join a scenic 100 km coastal ultra along Northumberland on 6 June 2026, starting in Bamburgh and finishing at Tynemouth Priory. Pass iconic harbours and castles, enjoy feed stations and a finishers medal, but places are limited.

Tackle a scenic 15.5 mile off road loop around Loch Lyon, weaving through remote Perthshire hills and river crossings. With rugged terrain, a friendly atmosphere and limited places, this is a classic trail challenge for adventurous runners.

Run the West Highland Way over three days with a small guided group, covering about 96 miles of iconic Scottish scenery from Loch Lomond to Ben Nevis. A coached non race ultra with pro guidance, small groups and epic mountain and loch views..

Cairngorms Ultra Trail invites runners to tackle a scenic 60 km route from Mar Lodge Estate through Caledonian pinewood and remote glens. With 1006 m ascent and UTMB qualifying status, it is a bold Highland challenge.

Take on the legendary West Highland Way Race, a 96 mile ultra across Scotland's dramatic Highlands from Milngavie to Fort William. This epic point to point challenge demands stamina, a motorised support crew and a 35 hours time limit.

Take on the classic 20 mile Chevy Chase across rugged Northumberland fells and the summit of Cheviot. This unmarked navigational fell race demands solid mountain kit and rewards with sweeping upland views.

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.

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.

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..

Newtonmore Highland Games : event overview The Newtonmore Highland Games take place each year on the first Saturday in August in Newtonmore. The event is held at The Eilan, the village shinty pitch, and includes heavy events, track and fiel..