Trail Running calendar near Fort William 2026-2027

Approx 11 km guided trail run around the Greenock Cut starting from Overton Road at Papermill Road; head torch and trail shoes required, no dogs or under 18s.

A 5.6 km hill race at The Eilan, Newtonmore, climbing to the summit of An Torr and returning via technical obstacles and a final lap of the games field.

A women-centred ultramarathon along the River Tay from Loch Tay to Perth, about 70 km, with inclusive entry policies and on-course support.

Trail running from 5 km to 52.8 km around Airthrey Castle and the Ochil Hills with marked courses, aid outposts and mandatory kit for longer routes.

Three distances around Balloch Castle Country Park and Loch Lomond with chip timing, measured courses, finishers medals, hydration stations and free race photos. Age limits apply for 5k and 10k and on the day entries are usually available.

A mainly pathless hill race of about 2.3 miles with 750 ft ascent held during the Kinross Show, organised by Kinross Road Runners.

A 33 km hill race across the Ochil Hills with summit controls, mandatory mountain kit and bus transfer to the remote start.

Dunoon Ultra Marathon on 22 Aug 2026 follows the Loch Eck Loop, offering a 52.22 km solo option and a three leg relay with marked routes, checkpoints and finisher goodies.

A short hill race of about 3.5 miles and 700 feet of ascent held during the Glenurquhart Highland Games in Drumnadrochit on 22 August 2026.

A 10 km marked trail around Bertha Loch and Almondbank with technical and muddy sections, woodland terrain and handcrafted finisher medals. Routes change by season and the August run accompanies a 12 hour lapped event.

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.

A 7 mile trail race in Carron Valley Forestry on 22 August 2026, following an undulating loop toward Meikle Bin and back to the reservoir. The event is limited to 200 runners, chip timed, with proceeds shared between Alzheimer Scotland and..

Highland Games on 22 August 2026 in Drumnadrochit featuring heavy events including the inaugural World Female Heavy Events Championship, piping, track and local competitions.

Trail races at Devilla Forest near Kincardine offering a mixed terrain half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.5 km family fun run, with marshalled one lap courses, finishers medals and on-site refreshments.

A community *5 mile* off-road run along canal tow-paths and a loop of Possil Marsh, organised by Springburn Harriers. Entry limited to 200, fee £10, registration at the Leisuredrome; results published within 24 hours.

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 running relay round Glen Lednock starting and finishing in Comrie, run by teams of five with a pair sharing leg 2.

Inflatable 5K in Glasgow on Saturday 29 August 2026 offers 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km options on a 2.5 km lap with inflatable obstacles, music zones and a finisher medal. Children 5 to 15 must be with a paying adult at 3 to 1 ratio.

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.

Circular LDWA challenge walks of 30 and 50 mile around Moray, using woodland, coastal paths and the Heldon Hill ridge, with maps, GPX files and timed checkpoints.