Trail Running calendar near Heriot 2025-2026

Beecraigs Backyard Ultra takes place at Beecraigs Country Park near Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, marking the host venue’s entry into the global Backyard Ultra family. It’s a relentless test of endurance, pacing, and mental grit rather than speed. Each lap is 4.167 miles (6.7056 km) with aroun..

The Scone Palace Trail Runs, held at the historic Scone Palace near Perth, Scotland, offer 5km and 10km trail running events suitable for all fitness levels. The 10km route features scenic views of the palace grounds and a lap around Perth Racecourse, making it ideal for both beginners and experienc..

The Hidden Glen 10K, organized by Tay Fitness Events, takes place at Monachyle Mhor Hotel in Balquhidder, Scotland. Voted Best 10K in Scotland and 3rd Best in the UK in 2020, this scenic race starts on tarmac before transitioning to trail paths along Loch Doine and deep into Monachyle Glen. The cour..

The Gibside 5K & 10K Trail Runs take place at the National Trust Gibside Estate in Rowlands Gill, Tyne & Wear. Set within a stunning 18th-century designed landscape spanning over 600 acres of gardens, woodland, and countryside, the event offers spectacular views and opportunities for wildlife spotti..

The Carlisle City Urban Trail Race is a 10 km running event held in Carlisle, England, starting from The Sands Centre. The course features a mix of on-road and off-road well-established tracks, offering a varied urban trail experience. The race is open to participants aged 15 and older, with a limit..

The Cateran Trail Ultramarathon is a challenging 55-mile (90 km) circular race starting and finishing at Gulabin Lodge in the Spittal of Glenshee, Scotland. The course follows ancient drove roads and tracks once used by the Caterans, historic cattle thieves, traversing forest trails, rough tracks, a..

The Blair Castle Trail Weekender, held on the Atholl Estate in Blair Atholl, offers a diverse range of trail races from a 7km run for kids to the challenging 60km Full Tilt Ultra. Set within the scenic grounds of the historic Blair Castle at the base of the Cairngorm National Park, the event feature..

Ultra Scotland 50 is a 56-mile ultramarathon along Scotland’s Southern Upland Way. It begins at St John’s Town of Dalry and finishes at Moffat Rugby Club, with around 400 entrants and a 20-hour cut-off. The route weaves through forests, valleys and mountains and totals about 2,447 meters of ascent,..

Ultra Scotland 100 is a 104-mile ultramarathon along Scotland’s Southern Upland Way, from St John’s Town of Dalry to Galashiels. Ultrarrunners traverse 4,611 meters of elevation across forests, valleys and high moorland, with landmark climbs including Benbrake, Gateshaw Rig, Lowther Hill (701m) and..

The West Highland Way running challenge, organized by Running Adventures, is a three-day ultra running event covering 96 miles (154 km) with 4,312m (12,143 ft) of elevation in Scotland. Starting in Milngavie near Glasgow, runners traverse iconic landscapes including Loch Lomond, Conic Hill, glens, w..

SCOTT Sports Summer Cheviot Goat is a challenging 50-mile (ish) ultramarathon staged by Cold Brew Events in the Cheviot Hills of Northumberland. The route loops through remote border-country terrain, starting from Ingram Village Hall (Ingram, NE66 4LU), touted as England's loneliest ultra. Runners f..

The West Highland Way Race will take place in Milngavie on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run 98 miles.

The Wheelbirks Summer 10k Trail will take place in Stocksfield on Wednesday 8 July 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Run the Blades is a multi-distance trail running event held at Whitelee Wind Farm near Glasgow, Scotland. The weekend features three races: a 10K, a half marathon, and a 50K ultramarathon, with the option to tackle all three over the weekend. Runners traverse wind-farm access roads on exposed, rolli..

Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra. Backwards is a 37-mile ultra loop starting and finishing in Allendale, with a route through Ninebanks, Alston and Nenthead before returning to Allendale. Staged in the North Pennines AONB (a UNESCO Geopark), the 2026 edition runs the route in reverse from previous years.The..

The MTC GLAISTIG is a 31-mile ultrarun from the Traquair Arms Hotel in Innerleithen to Travelodge Edinburgh Airport. It runs as Day 2 of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge and is part of SCOTIA, a nine-day Scotland-wide series. The route passes through Peebles, West Linton, and Currie, with abo..

MTC NUCKELAVEE is a 41-mile ultra from Travelodge Edinburgh Airport to Travelodge Perth, on the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge route. It also serves as Day 3 of the nine-day SCOTIA end-to-end series, linking Edinburgh to Perth with checkpoints at Rosyth, Kelty and Milnathort along the way. The..

MTC Grimalkin is a 34-mile ultramarathon from Travelodge Perth to the Atholl Guest House in Pitlochry. It is Day 4 of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge and Day 4 of the SCOTIA series, with runners sharing the route. The course ascends about 3,126 ft and descends 2,806 ft across four checkpoint..

MTC Boggart is a UK running event organized by Ultra Running Ltd, taking place on a route from Gretna Green to Penrith (DG16 5JB). The event page outlines entry options, including MTC Boggart plus race t-shirt and hi-viz jacket, a standard MTC Boggart entry, and a deferment option to 2027. It is reg..

MTC Albion is a 13-day endurance ultra, part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series. The route runs from Gretna Green to Lands End, totaling about 503 miles with daily legs typically in the 30s to 40s miles. The event enforces a 4 mph minimum pace and a 22:00 curfew, with a maximum of 20..