Trail Running calendar near Glenshee 2026-2027

A lapped trail endurance event at Knockburn Sports Loch in Royal Deeside on 20 to 21 June 2026, with 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour options for solo runners or teams of 2 to 8.

A hill race organised by Dundee Hawkhill Harriers in the Sidlaw hills, starting at Kirkton of Auchterhouse. The course is 10.4 km with 360 m ascent, open to those aged over 17, with individual and team prizes and post-race refreshments.

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.

Tackle 100 scenic miles as a team in this unique relay adventure on the Moray Way. With 12 legs to split between up to four runners, it's a shared challenge through coastal trails, forests, and hills. Teams plan their own strategy and enjoy..

Traverse Scotland's dramatic Moray coast, Speyside whisky country, and the Dava Way highlands in this 100-mile ultra. Starting and finishing in Forres, the point-to-point route connects three iconic trails. The event has a 30-hour cutoff an..

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Dundee in June 2026. Choose from individual, double, or relay categories featuring repeated intervals of 400m or 800m. Open to all participants aged 18 and over.

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.

Enjoy a three part summer 5K series through Edinburgh's scenic parks. These chip timed evening races at Inverleith Park, Leith Links, and Fettes offer a friendly atmosphere for runners of all abilities.

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.

Run Edinburgh's seven hilltops in a mixed road, trail and hill event that blends urban navigation with racing. Choose your own route between hilltop checkpoints and opt for the competitive Race or the more relaxed Challenge.

Choose from a 5k, 10k, or half marathon on a scenic route through Edinburgh's Holyrood Park. The course includes laps around landmarks like Arthur's Seat on mixed terrain. Dogs are welcome to run alongside participants.

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.

Experience trail running through the Caledonian pine forests and heather moorland of the Cairngorms National Park. This festival offers distances from 10km to 55km on the scenic Glen Tanar Estate.

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.

Experience a unique 12 mile run from the peaks of the Pentland Hills to the shores of Musselburgh beach. Navigate a mix of cross country and urban trails with scenic views across Edinburgh.

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.