Trail Running calendar near Glasgow 2025-2026

Join the Nuts Christmas Trail Race at Balbirnie Park, Fife for a festive 4 to 5 mile trail through muddy paths, water crossings and woodland undulations. Finishers get a bespoke memento while spot prizes of craft beer add extra cheer.

Event details The Cairnsmore Hill Race is scheduled for Saturday 13 December 2025 at Muirfad Farm, Palnure, Newton Stewart, DG8 7BA. The event is organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue Team and holds a permit from the Scottish Hill Runners a..

Santa & Elf Dash 2025 : Cammo Nature Reserve The Santa & Elf Dash 2025 is a festive trail run held at Cammo Nature Reserve in north-west Edinburgh on Sunday 21 December 2025. The route follows riverside paths, open fields, and passe..

Event details The Wobbly Christmas Pudding is a mixed trail run of 13 km held on 21st December 2025. The course includes some hills and is described by the organiser as suitable for a range of abilities and in varied weather conditions. The..

Event details The Boxing Day Boomerang is scheduled for 26 December 2025 and is organised by Scott Brown Fitness. The event raises funds for Ayrshire Sportsability. There are two race distances and the courses are run on a mix of roads and..

Kick off 2026 with a New Year uphill on Aonach Mor at Nevis Range. This 4 km race gains 610 m and finishes with food and great mountain views, perfect for runners who love a serious climb.

ACORN South By Five - Bellahouston Park is the Bellahouston Park leg of Acorn Trails’ South By Five series, a 5km run held across six Glasgow parks over 12 weeks. The Bellahouston race is part of the circuit, with options to enter individua..

Vogrie Country Park (Tyne Valley) 2026 The event takes place at Vogrie Country Park in the Tyne Valley on 18 Jan 2026. It is the sixth running of the Vogrie (Tyne Valley) trail event. Distances offered: 10 km 5 km 1.6 km (family fun run)..

The Ardgartan Trail Race is a challenging 21-mile foot race held at Ardgartan Forest Park in Arrochar, Scotland. The course is approximately 90% off-road, featuring a loop around the Ardgartan Peninsula with a mix of tarmac, forestry trails..

The Glasgow 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run takes place on Glasgow Green, near Nelson's Column, Glasgow. Entrants choose 5k (one lap), 10k (two laps) or a half marathon (four laps plus an extra 1.1km). The course is flat and mos..

Glentress Trail Marathon is a demanding mountain-trail race held in Glentress Forest in the Scottish Borders, between Peebles and Innerleithen, about an hour from Edinburgh. Runners complete two 21k laps of the Glentress route, totaling aro..

Glentress Trail Races sit in Glentress Forest near Peebles in the Scottish Borders, about an hour from Edinburgh. The event offers three distances: 21km, 10km and a new 5km for 2026. The 21k course combines forest singletrack and MTB trail..

Race around dramatic Culzean Castle and its 642 acres of gardens, beaches and woodland on Sunday 1 March 2026. Choose 5 km, 10 km or a half marathon, bring one dog per runner and enjoy chip timing, medals and stunning coastal views.

Event overview Scurry Around Corstorphine Hill 2026 is a trail running event scheduled for 01 Mar 2026. The event offers marked and marshalled off-road routes on and around Corstorphine Hill. Registration is located in the Juvenate Health &..

Tackle the scenic John Muir Way in East Lothian with this 50 km trail race or a 2x25 km team relay on 7 March 2026. Coastal paths, woodland and charming villages lead to a memorable finish at Foxlake Adventures.

Bruce's Crown Race - April 2026 Bruce's Crown Race is scheduled for 11 to 12 April 2026 at Caldons, near Glentrool in Galloway, Scotland. The event is organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue Team. The distance is 46 miles and entries are for..

Event details Heart of Granite is scheduled for 11 April 2026 at Caldons Old Campsite, Bargrennan, Glen Trool, Newton Stewart, DG8 6SU (OS Grid Ref NX 40027 78951). The entry fee is £25.00. Entries open 23 April 2025 and close 5 April 2026...

Event overview Beecraigs Backyard Ultra takes place 25–26 April 2026 at Beecraigs Country Park, near Linlithgow in West Lothian, Scotland. The event uses the Backyard Ultra format: all entrants run the same loop in sequence and must complet..

Event overview The Forth Ultra and Team Relay takes place on 25 April 2026. The event is a circular ultramarathon of 44 miles / 71 km with total ascent and descent of 1,739 ft. It is waymarked and mixed terrain: about 85% road and 15% trail..

Run the Devil o' the Highlands Footrace on the West Highland Way from Tyndrum to Fort William, a 42 mile trail ultramarathon with 6500 ft ascent and a 12 hour limit. Enjoy rugged Highland scenery and on route support.