Trail Running calendar near Giffnock 2026-2027

A five mile trail race on Arran with over 600 feet of ascent along Forestry trails behind Whiting Bay Village. The route passes Glen Ashdale Falls, forest tracks and the Fairy Glen and is Scottish Athletics licenced.

A three day ultra running challenge along the West Highland Way covering about 54 km, 42 km and 58 km on successive days. Small group format with overnight bag transfer and varied Highland scenery from Loch Lomond to Fort William.

A hill race in the Pentland Hills on 10 June 2026 with senior and junior routes. The senior course covers about 5.2 km with a 310 m climb and includes steep, heathered summit sections and marshalled tracks.

An evening two-lap race in Linn Park on Glasgow's south side, covering just under 8 km and featuring the park waterfall and historic Halfpenny Bridge. The event is manually timed, supports the Friends of Linn Park, and has limited entry.

A five leg trail ultra from Kielder Castle totaling 170 miles, with solo, pair and quad entry options. The first four legs can be done in any order but the North leg must be completed last, and participants are tracked with support teams on..

A Category AL hill race on the Isle of Arran covering 20 km with 1670 m of ascent, mostly unmarked and requiring map and compass navigation; entrants must be 18 or older with prior similar race experience.

Pretty Muddy Glasgow is a 5k obstacle event around Strathclyde Loch at Strathclyde Country Park. Waves start every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older, with funds raised for Cancer Research UK.

A 10.4 km hill race with 310 m of climb around East Linton on 13 June 2026, featuring a river wade and a steep rocky ascent with rope. Organised by Carnethy Hill Running Club, entries open online and on the day, fee £7.50.

Trail races at Dechmont Law Park on 14 June 2026 include a junior 2.5 km, a 6.5 km and a 10 km race that also forms the East District Trail Championships. Woodland loops, chip timing and medals for every finisher.

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle event at Camperdown Park in Dundee featuring mixed grass, road and woodland terrain with a few inclines. Organised by Cancer Research UK, participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising targe..

A new midweek hill race at RSPB Loch Leven on 17 June 2026, covering 7.93 km with 370 m of ascent. Organised by Lomond Hill Runners, the event includes two main climbs, marshalls, route files online, and a donation to RSPB Loch Leven.

A 96 mile ultra marathon along the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Fort William, run to a 35 hour limit and requiring motorised support and prior trail racing experience.

A 7.2 km hill race with 510 m of ascent across the three Eildon Hills, starting and finishing at Gibson Park, Melrose on 20 June 2026. Online entry only with early bird and standard prices and cash prizes for age category winners.

A 5.4 km hill race to the summit of The Law in Tillicoultry, featuring 630 metres of ascent, a marked walkers path and a same-route return. Part of the SHR and East District Championships with limited entries and mandatory kit requirements.

A muddy 5k obstacle course in The Meadows, Edinburgh on 21 June 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide across a single grass lap. The course may be uneven and waterlogged and a minimum fundraising target of £50 applies.

A three day outdoor festival at Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries and Galloway from 26 to 28 June 2026 featuring enduro, gravel and trail events alongside wellness sessions and live entertainment. Results will be posted on race day.

A hill race organised by Dundee Hawkhill Harriers in the Sidlaw hills, starting at Kirkton of Auchterhouse. The course is 10.4 km with 360 m ascent, open to those aged over 17, with individual and team prizes and post-race refreshments.

An evening trail running festival at Calderglen Country Park on 26 June 2026, with races from a toddler dash to a 10k, chip timing, marshalled courses and an after-race buffet. A donation is made from each 5k and 10k entry.

A functional fitness race at Riverside Arena on 27 June 2026 combining ten Xercises with running. Entries are for those 18 and over and include solo, doubles, and five-person relay formats plus a LITE weight division.

A 25 km, 2400 m ascent hill race around four Arrochar munros on 27 June 2026, requiring pre-entry and proven mountain race experience. The unmarked route demands navigation skills; compulsory mountain kit is checked at registration.