Trail Running calendar near Giffnock 2025-2026

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

Scurry to the Sea is a unique 12-mile running event held near Edinburgh, starting with a hill climb to the top of Allermuir in the Pentland Hills. The course then descends towards the sea, combining cross country, urban orienteering, and road running. Participants navigate various trails through Edi..

The Donkey Brae Races, part of the annual Aberdour Festival, feature a scenic 7-mile run and a 2-mile junior race, along with a fun run suitable for all ages. Set in Aberdour, Fife, the event promises a vibrant atmosphere with a village market, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. Runners wi..

The K12 Ultra Marathon is held at Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock on August 3, 2025. This endurance event features a 5km circular course with mixed terrain and hill sections, primarily on paths through the scenic park. Participants aim to cover the greatest distance within a 12-hour time limi..

The Templeton Trail Race is a roughly 5.5 to 6-mile trail running event held in Templeton Woods, near Dundee, Scotland. It offers a one-lap course primarily on well-defined park paths with some trail sections and short climbs, making it an accessible and enjoyable introduction to trail running. The..

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 9 August 2025. You can run 221 miles.

The Race Across Scotland is a challenging 215-mile ultramarathon following the Southern Upland Way, Scotland's historic trail. Starting from Portpatrick on the coast, participants traverse mountains, valleys, and forests over five days, with 12 checkpoints providing support and refreshments. The eve..

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 scenic event offers trail runs of varying distances: a half marathon, 10km, 5km, and a 1.5km family fun run suitable for children. The..

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..

Run the Borders is an exciting ultramarathon event organized by Breaking Strain, set in the scenic Scottish Borders. Participants can choose to run the full 109km loop, a 50km option, or join a relay team of four, all while following the historic Borders Abbeys Way. The route features a mix of terra..

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 Brodick Glencloy Trail is a scenic trail race on the Isle of Arran, covering approximately 10K. The course features mostly rough footpaths and forestry roads, with an elevation gain of about 600 feet, starting and finishing in Brodick. Participants must be at least 16 years old, and the event is..

The Portobello Beach Race is a 4-mile running event held on the sand of Portobello Beach in Edinburgh, Scotland. Scheduled for August 24, 2025, the race features a scenic out-and-back course along the beach, starting near Towerbank Primary School. Runners head east to a marker by the pumping station..

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 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 Glenmore 24 Trail Race is a challenging 12/24-hour trail running event set in the picturesque Glenmore forest near Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands. Participants navigate a scenic 4-mile loop that includes stunning views of Loch Morlich. The race features a welfare area for runners and allows..

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 with flat..

The River Ayr Way Ultra Marathon is a challenging 40-mile race set against the stunning backdrop of Ayrshire, Scotland. Participants will traverse a mix of off-road rural paths and quiet roads, with checkpoints every 10 miles offering refreshments and support. The event includes a relay option, allo..

The Heart of Granite is a challenging 20-mile (32km) circular race held in the Galloway Mountains, starting and finishing at Caldons Old Campsite in Glen Trool, Newton Stewart. Featuring 1850m of ascent, the course traverses notable landmarks such as Curleywee, Rig of Jarkness, the Murder Hole, and..