Trail Running calendar near Glencoe 2025-2026

Scenic trail runs through Scone Palace grounds and a lap of Perth Racecourse with 5 km and 10 km options, welcoming canicross runners. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and event goodies on 26 April 2026.

Enjoy the Hidden Glen 10K at Monachyle Mhor on April 26, a scenic tarmac to trail run along Loch Doine with some muddy, puddly sections so trail shoes are recommended. A 1K fun run and medals for all make this a great family day out.

Experience the Scottish Highlands at Ultra X Scotland in Inverness on 2 to 3 May 2026, with distances from 12 km to 110 km across single or two stage formats. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, camping options and epic trail scenery.

Run the Tiree 10k or Half Marathon on the windswept Hebridean island, starting at Gott Bay on 2 May 2026. Expect a friendly international field, scenic coastal laps and a lively evening dance and prizegiving at An Talla.

Join the Cateran Trail Ultramarathon, a scenic 55 mile loop on ancient tracks around Spittal of Glenshee. With 2,250 m ascent, a 15 hour limit and UTMB Index, this mainly off road course offers rugged terrain and sweeping Highland views.

Kintyre Way Ultra on 9 May 2026 is a scenic coastal trail run across beaches, woods and hill paths with wide sea views. Solo and relay entries cover 35 miles up to the full 100 mile route with on course support.

Try the WitchWood Trail Run in Inverkip, a 24 hour looped trail on forest and hilly paths where you can run as many 5.6 km laps as you like. Everton Scout Camp basecamp offers food, music, showers, a firepit and glowing handmade medals.

Experience the wild Scottish Highlands in the Cape Wrath Ultra, a 400 km multi stage adventure over eight days from Fort William to the Cape Wrath Lighthouse. Held each May, it also offers shorter Cape Wrath 100 and Explorer options.

Challenge yourself on the Isle of Jura Fell Race, a rugged 28 km route taking in seven summits and 2,370 m of climbing across wild coastal terrain. Limited to 250 runners, the race offers awards and long term honours for repeat finishers in..

Join Blair Castle Trail Weekender from 29 to 31 May 2026 at Blair Castle in Blair Atholl for a scenic weekend of trail running, camping and festival fun. Choose races from 7 km to a 58 km ultra and enjoy live music, talks, yoga and workshop..

Experience the Ayrshire Coast Sunset Ultra, a 50 km beach and trail ultramarathon starting and finishing at Irvine Beach. Enjoy coastal views on a 25 km out and back route with aid stations and a finisher medal.

Run the Glen Lyon Ultra on 6 June 2026, a scenic 31 mile trail around Loch Lyon and Glen Lochay with about 3,500 ft ascent. Mostly off road with river crossings that may leave your feet wet, this rugged course earns 2 UTMB points.

Killearn 10k Trail on 6 June 2026 winds through village lanes, the historic pipe track and the foothills of Dumgoyne, starting and finishing in Killearn Public Park. Limited to 250 places and entries are now closed.

Run a scenic 15.5 mile off road loop around Loch Lyon, with river crossings, an early steep climb and rolling terrain before finishing at Glen Lyon Dam. Camping is available for a relaxed Highland weekend.

Enjoy a charity 10 km trail run through scenic Palacerigg Country Park in Cumbernauld. Returning as Palacerigg Trail Run 3 on 7 June 2026, this friendly event raises funds for local causes and welcomes runners of all levels.

Run a three day guided ultra along Scotland's iconic West Highland Way, about 96 miles of lochs, glens and mountain views. This demanding guided adventure includes coaching, luggage transfers and overnight stops for seasoned trail runners.

Take on the Cairngorms Ultra Trail, a scenic 60 km race from Mar Lodge Estate near Braemar with about 1006 m ascent and a 48 km short course option. Waymarked trails, aid stations and camping make it a rugged Scottish mountain challenge.

Tackle the legendary West Highland Way in a 96 mile ultra marathon from Milngavie to Fort William. Expect rugged Highland terrain, strict cut offs and a 35 hour limit to test your endurance or chase course records.

Tackle a spectacular 170 mile long distance foot race from Milngavie to Inverness along the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, 02 to 05 July 2026. With only 20 places this epic supported challenge finishes with prize giving in Inverness.

Run the Great Glen Ultra on 4 July 2026, a 72 mile route with about 8,500 ft ascent from Corpach to Inverness along the scenic Great Glen Way. Expect canal towpaths, forest tracks and Loch Ness views plus 4 UTMB points.