Trail Running calendar near Glenlyon 2026-2027

A 5.7 mile trail race in Cardenden Woods on 23 August 2026 marking the 200th anniversary of Scotland’s last pistol duel, with mainly off-road terrain, limited places and on-site prize giving at the Corrie Centre.

Three evening *5 km* races in Edinburgh at Inverleith Park, Leith Links and Fettes. Individual entry is £12 or £30 for all three; chip timing, photos, marked routes and age-category prizes are provided.

Follow the iconic West Highland Way on this 53 mile point to point ultramarathon through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Enjoy a fully waymarked route with chip timing and extensive finish line facilities in Tyndrum.

Join Kinloss Running Festival on the Moray coast for road and trail races from a 1 km fun run to the Back Yard Ultra and half marathon. Fast flat courses and a bustling race village raise funds for SSAFA and ABF The Soldiers Charity.

A four-stage, **43 km** hill relay around Glen Lednock starting and finishing in Comrie village with 1,733 m of ascent. Teams of five include a pair on leg two and the course mixes trail sections with rough mountain terrain.

An inflatable obstacle-course 5 km event in Glasgow, Lanarkshire scheduled for Saturday 29 August 2026, with recent bookings reported and a recent occurrence held at Norfolk Showground where staff and obstacles were noted positively.

A trail race at Dunnikier Park, Kirkcaldy with two laps of about 5 km over mixed surfaces. The Scottish Athletics permit event has a two hour time limit and supports Maggie's Fife.

A 5km out and back beach race along West Sands in St Andrews held each September as the first Scottish Student Sport cross country winter league event. Students from universities across Scotland compete.

An inflatable obstacle course 5K in Edinburgh, Midlothian on Saturday 5 September 2026, presented as the 2026 edition of the Inflatable 5K. A participant review notes a positive family experience with multiple people taking part.

Tackle a scenic 12 or 24 hour loop around Loch Morlich in Glenmore Forest, testing endurance on a supportive, compact course. Limited entries and a runners welfare hub at The Hayfield make for a friendly, focused event.

A mountain running event on 5 September 2026 from New Town Park, Fort William, ascending Ben Nevis to the summit and returning. Entry is by pre-selection, limited to 600 places, and club membership plus hill race qualifying is required.

A five hour multi-lap endurance run at Carron Valley around a medieval-style village, with solo and relay team categories, torchlit evening laps, encouraged fancy dress and themed awards for top lap counts and best costumes.

Experience an off road trail running adventure through the Scottish Highlands from Ben Nevis to Glencoe. Choose between a full or half marathon featuring mountain terrain and the famous Devils Staircase.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Livingston with interval based distances of 400m or 800m. Register for solo categories or join forces with others in the doubles and relay team formats.

A 40 mile ultra along the River Ayr Way from Glenbuck Loch to Riverside Stadium, with a 2- or 3-person relay option. Water and checkpoint support are provided, drop-bags conveyed, and transport to the start is available for a fee.

A 22.4 mile circular challenge walk from Callander that circumnavigates Loch Venachar with about 1,020 m ascent. The route follows tracks and paths and includes checkpoints at Bochastle and Brig o'Turk.

A running festival at Crathes Castle on 12 September 2026 featuring a half marathon, a 5 km and a 1.5 km kids race across estate grounds and nearby country roads. The event is organised by the National Trust for Scotland and supports its co..

Beast Race is a 10 km obstacle course in Banchory, Scotland on 12 September 2026, featuring hill climbs, water obstacles, island crossings and heavy mud. Regular entry is sold out and entry is currently by charity or corporate code only.

A 30K run in North Berwick with solo and three-person relay options, featuring climbs of North Berwick Law and Traprain Law. A scenic 10K circular walk is also available and the event donates £5 per entry to Scottish Veterans Residences.

Ben Nevis Skyline is a 30K mountain and trail race at Nevis Range near Fort William, part of Salomon Skyline Scotland over 18 to 20 September 2026. The weekend features live tracking, big screens, food traders, an expo, prize giving and an..