Trail Running calendar near Glencoe 2026-2027

A waymarked 60 km ultra in the Cairngorms National Park based at Mar Lodge. The route includes 1006 m ascent, two aid stations and an approximately 48 km short course option with finisher status.

A Category AL hill race on the Isle of Arran, the Glen Rosa Horseshoe covers 20 km with 1670 m of ascent on mostly unmarked heather and granite terrain; entrants must have prior hill-race experience and navigation skills.

Experience a classic 20 km hill race through the rough and pathless terrain of the Slioch Horseshoe. This technical category AL event requires navigation skills and specific prior hill racing experience.

Experience a midweek hill race starting from RSPB Loch Leven with 370m of ascent over a 7.93 km course. Enjoy views across Fife and Perthshire on a route featuring two main climbs and a classic descent.

A 96 mile ultra along the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Fort William with 14,760 ft of ascent and a 35 hour limit; entrants must be 20 or older, have trail experience and supply motorised support.

An evening trail running festival in Calderglen Country Park with races from a toddler dash to a scenic 10k, chip timing and marshalled courses. A portion of 5k and 10k entries supports Blood Cancer UK.

A 43 km Category C long hill race across the Lairig Ghru between Braemar and Aviemore on Sunday 28 June 2026. Online entry costs £25, mandatory kit and map are checked, there are two checkpoints and organised transport is available.

A 170 mile point to point foot race from Milngavie to Inverness following the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, with checkpoints, tracking, and vetting of entrants.

Take on the Great Glen Ultra from Corpach to Inverness, a scenic but tough 72 mile solo race with roughly 8,500 ft of climbing and a limited field of 150. UTMB points available for experienced endurance runners.

Tackle a rugged 42 mile Great Glen Ultra short course from Fort Augustus to Inverness with about 6,000 ft of climbing. Cross the line with a lap of the Inverness Sports Centre track for a memorable finish.

Experience a 15.96 km fell race through the Ochil Hills featuring five major summits. Starting at Dollar Academy, this event offers a challenging route across rugged terrain with required safety kit for all participants.

A memorial hill race on Skye from the Sligachan Hotel covering 4.5 miles with 2500 feet of ascent. The short Category A event has a £5 entry fee, an 18 year minimum age and supports Skye Mountain Rescue Team.

Run the Blades is a multi distance trail running weekend at Whitelee Wind Farm with 10K, half marathon and 50K ultra plus a free junior mile. Courses follow wind farm access roads and include checkpoints, an Event Village and on course supp..

Join The Highlander Backyard Ultra at Murthly Castle Estate from 18 to 20 July 2026 for the Last One Standing Scottish Championship, where runners tackle 4.167 mile loops each hour until one remains. Entries are open for 200 runners.

Trail runs at Callendar House in Falkirk offer 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances on wooded parkland routes. The event is Canicross friendly, uses live chip-timing and all finishers receive a medal, merchandise and refreshments.

A just under six mile multi terrain hill race around Falkland Hill with over 400 m ascent, held during the Falkland Gala. The route includes steep sections and varied trails; entrants must carry full body cover and their own water.

A 5.6 km hill race at the Newtonmore Highland Games climbing about 370 m to the summit of An Torr. The route combines a lap of the games field, an obstacle section with fences and a river, and narrow trails through birch and heather.

Experience the diverse terrain of Stirling with five trail distances ranging from a 5 km forest run to a 50 km mountain ultra. Navigate undulating trails and fell climbs starting from the historic University of Stirling.

Explore a network of scenic forest trails starting from the grounds of Tulliallan Castle. This festival offers half marathon, 10km, and 5km trail runs alongside a family fun run.

Cross the scenic Ochil Hills in this 33 km point to point race from Glen Devon to Stirling University. Navigate through thirteen checkpoints and 1770 meters of ascent in a true test of mountain running and orientation.