Trail Running calendar near Forfar 2025-2026

The Kirkcaldy Parks Trail is a 5-mile trail race held within Dunnikier Park, Kirkcaldy, as part of the Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival. The course features a mix of grass, tarmac, gravel, soft trail, and field edges, winding through the park, surrounding woodland, and around a golf course. The even..

The Speyside Windfarm Challenge is a trail running event held near Knockando, Scotland, featuring three race options: a half marathon, a 10K, and a 1-mile kids' run. The half marathon and 10K courses are exposed to the elements, requiring appropriate attire, while the children's race is a flat out-a..

The 12th ERN LP Run, organized by the Edinburgh Running Network, takes place at Meadowmill Sports Centre near Tranent, Scotland. This unique track event challenges participants to run as many laps as possible within 33 minutes and 20 seconds, inspired by the speed of a 12” LP vinyl record. Runners s..

The Glenmore 24 Trail Race is a challenging 12- or 24-hour trail running event held in the scenic Glenmore Forest near Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands. The course features a 4-mile loop starting at the Hayfield, winding through forest trails and passing Loch Morlich, offering a fully off-road exp..

The Crimond Run Fest, held in Crimond, Aberdeenshire, is a scenic running event set against the backdrop of the Buchan countryside and views of the Loch of Strathbeg Nature Reserve. Scheduled for September 7, 2025, it features two main races: a 6k and a 12k, with entry fees of £9 and £14 respectivel..

The Last Duel Trail Race, organized by Fife Athletic Club and Kirkcaldy Wizards, takes place in Cardenden Woods, Scotland, on September 14, 2025. This challenging off-road trail run covers approximately 5.7 miles, starting and finishing near Cardenden Primary School. The course features varied terra..

The Letham Glen Centenary 5K Trail Race, held in the scenic Letham Glen near Leven, Fife, offers a 5-kilometer course featuring undulating trails and woodland paths. This event celebrates the natural beauty of the area with a challenging yet picturesque route. All finishers receive a special commemo..

Tom’s Cairn 10K & 5K Trail Races take place at Finzean Church, Scotland, starting and finishing at Birse and Feughside Parish Church. The 10K course features a scenic trail through Finzean Woods, a climb to the summit of the local landmark Tom's Cairn, and a fast descent back to the church, mostly w..

Pilgrims’ Ultra is an ultramarathon event held in Northumberland, starting from Holy Island and featuring three distance options: 50k, 100k, and 100 miles. The race follows the scenic St Oswald's Way route, showcasing Northumberland’s coastline, islands, castles, countryside, river valleys, hills, v..

The Run of the Mill is a challenging 14.6 km race with 966 meters of ascent, held in Alva Glen near the Ochils Woodland Park in Clackmannanshire, Scotland. The course starts and finishes at Alva Glen, passing through scenic footpaths to Tillicoultry and ascending several summits including Andrew Gan..

The Arrochar 10k is a scenic and varied terrain race held in Arrochar, Argyll, Scotland. The 10-kilometer course features a mix of track, forest roads, and paths, including a significant hill offering views over Loch Long. Runners cross the A83 trunk road with marshals' guidance and finish alongside..

The Two Breweries Hill Race is an annual running event held in the scenic Scottish Borders, covering a challenging 30 km (18 miles) route with an ascent of 1500m (4900ft). Starting at Traquair House and finishing at Broughton Ales, the race celebrates local breweries and the spirit of hill running...

The Wild Deer Scottish Trail Runs at Dalkeith Country Park, near Edinburgh, offer a variety of trail running distances including 5km, 10km, half marathon, marathon, and a 32.5-mile ultra. Set within a historic 1000-acre estate, the courses feature mixed terrain with rough trails, firm and grass path..

The TriWorks Floors Castle Trail Race, held on September 28, 2025, takes place in the scenic Scottish Borders at Floors Castle, Scotland's largest inhabited castle. The event offers three trail running distances: a 10km race (two laps of a 5km course), a 5km race (one lap), and a Junior 3km race for..

The Aviemore Half Marathon and 10k Race For All take place at Badaguish Outdoor Centre near Aviemore, Scotland, set against the stunning Cairngorms backdrop. Both races start and finish at Badaguish, featuring scenic routes through Glenmore Forest Park with forest tracks, loch shores, and mountain v..

The Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra is a 57-mile ultra marathon starting at Glasgow's Riverside Museum and finishing at Edinburgh Athletics Track. The course is predominantly flat and fast-paced, following canal towpaths, tarmac, and concrete paths, passing landmarks like the Falkirk Wheel and the Antoni..

The Bennachie Ultra Marathon is a challenging 50k (31-mile) trail race held in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, centered around the prominent Bennachie Hills. The course features over 5,000 feet of elevation gain and includes six peaks such as Mither Tap, Oxen Craig, and Millstone Hill, offering stunning 36..

The Manor Water Hill Race, organized by Carnethy Hill Running Club, is a challenging 9.3-mile (15 km) hill running event held near Peebles, Scotland. The course features 2,130 feet (650 meters) of ascent, starting near Woodhouse Farm and following a route through Glack Hope, White Knowe, Whitelaw Hi..

The William Wallace Running Festival, held in Stirling, Scotland, offers runners a chance to "follow in the footsteps of legends" across historic battlefields and scenic countryside. The event features multiple race distances: a challenging 70km ultra marathon and a 50km ultra marathon, both availab..

The Carnethy Skyloop is a challenging hill race organized by the Carnethy Hill Running Club in Midlothian, Scotland. Covering approximately 16 miles with a total ascent of 6,200 feet, the race offers a demanding course through the scenic Pentland Hills. The event starts and finishes at the Lothianbu..