Trail Running calendar near Fort William 2025-2026

The Alva Games is a challenging hill race held near Stirling, Scotland, on the A91 at Alva. The course covers 1.60 miles (2.5 km) with a steep ascent gaining 1200 feet (365 meters) in elevation. Runners face natural obstacles including thorny gorse and a muddy gully as the hill steepens toward the s..

The Glamaig Hill Race is a challenging 4.5-mile hill running event held on the Isle of Skye, starting from the Sligachan Hotel. It features a demanding ascent of 2,500 feet, making it one of the toughest races in Scottish hill running. The race is a short Category A event, requiring participants to..

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a 32km trail running event through the remote and historic high mountain pass of Lairig Ghru in the Cairngorms, Scotland. Starting from the Linn of Dee, participants run northward along a route featuring approximately 600 meters of ascent, including well-maintained..

The Highlander Last One Standing is a unique endurance event held at the scenic Blair Castle Estate in Blair Atholl, Pitlochry. Participants must complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour, on the hour, with a 400ft elevation gain, continuing until only one runner remains. The course, though not flat, is..

The Acorn Rouken Glen Trail Race will take place in Glasgow on Sunday 27 July 2025.

The Torridon Explorer - Guided Trail Running will take place in Torridon from Saturday 2 August 2025 to Sunday 3 August 2025.

The Creag Dhubh Hill Race is a challenging 5.6 km hill running event held at The Eilan during the Newtonmore Highland Games in Newtonmore, Scotland. The course features a 370-meter climb and begins with a full lap of the games field, followed by a demanding obstacle course including barriers, fences..

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a 32km trail running event through the remote and historic Lairig Ghru pass in the Cairngorms, Scotland. Starting near Linn of Dee and finishing in Aviemore, the route features around 600 meters of ascent, including 5km of challenging rocky trails and boulder field..

The Scurry Around Devilla Forest Trail Running Festival 2025 takes place on August 10th at Tulliallan Police College and Tulliallan Castle in Kincardine, Fife. This event offers a variety of trail running distances including a half marathon, 10km, 5km, and a 1.5km family fun run suitable for childre..

The Tom Robb Memorial Trail Race is a 7-mile running event set in the scenic Carron Valley Forestry in Stirlingshire. Open to runners of all abilities, the course features undulating forestry tracks and culminates near the Carron Reservoir. The race aims to raise funds for Alzheimer Scotland and the..

The Ochil 2000s is a challenging long-distance running event organized by the Ochil Hill Runners, featuring a course of 33 kilometers with an elevation gain of 1770 meters. The race takes participants through the scenic Ochil Hills, requiring them to navigate various checkpoints at over 2000 feet pe..

The Achmony Hill Race is a challenging running event held as part of the Glenurquhart Highland Games in Drumnadrochit. Taking place on August 23, 2025, the race covers approximately 3.5 miles with an elevation gain of 700 feet. It is designed for participants aged 17 and older and offers a lively at..

The Dunoon Ultra Marathon is a challenging trail running event held in Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland. Covering approximately 30 to 35 miles with 3,500 to 4,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, the course features beautiful undulating trails through rugged coastlines, lochs, and ancient woodlands. The rac..

The Simon Wake Comrie Hills Relay is a challenging 43-kilometer relay race held in Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland, featuring 1,733 meters of ascent over four stages. The course traverses the hills surrounding Glen Lednock, with Legs 2 and 3 covering rough mountain terrain, while Legs 1 and 4 are close..

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 Tiree Ultramarathon is a scenic 35-mile race around the Isle of Tiree, located in the Hebrides, Scotland. The island is known for its white sandy beaches, rugged coastline, and unspoiled landscapes. The course follows the island’s circumference, starting and finishing at Gott Bay, and features v..

The Cove & Kilcreggan 10K is a scenic and challenging running and walking event held on the picturesque peninsula near Helensburgh, Scotland. Scheduled for September 7, 2025, the event features a 10K run and walk starting and finishing at Cove Burgh Hall. The course includes mixed terrain, beginning..

The Salomon Trail Marathon in Fort William is a world-class mountain and trail running event held at Nevis Range near Fort William, Scotland. The marathon features a scenic route through Leanachan Forest, utilizing well-maintained forestry tracks, paths, and trails that offer easy and fast terrain...

The Salomon Jacobite 100 is a premier mountain and trail running event set in the stunning Scottish Highlands. This challenging 100km race attracts over 2,000 participants from around 50 countries, showcasing the breathtaking landscapes of the region. The event is designed for runners aged 18 and ol..

The Run of the Mill is a challenging running event organized by the Ochil Hill Runners, taking place in Alva Glen. Participants will cover a distance of 14.6 km with an elevation gain of 966 meters, navigating through the scenic Ochils Woodland Park. The race includes checkpoints at notable summits..