Trail Running calendar near Isle of Arran 2026-2027

Test your endurance at this historic hill race in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Conquer a 20 km course with 1500 meters of climbing across two major summits before enjoying a traditional evening ceilidh.

Experience a 4.5 mile multi terrain trail race through the mud and paths of Neilston Pad. This event includes entry to the historic Neilston Agricultural Show for a full day of activity in one of Scotland highest villages.

Test your mettle at MacTuff Fife Spring featuring obstacle courses through mud and water. Choose between 5km and 10km distances with technical shirts and medals for all finishers in a participant friendly environment.

A 35 mile trail running event on the Kintyre Way from Tayinloan to Campbeltown on 9 May 2026. Waymarked route with GPS tracking, drop-bag service, finish showers and massage, with solo and relay entry options.

Traditional Scottish hill race on Ben Lomond with a 12.6 km route and 960 m ascent. Entry is limited to 100 runners and strict kit checks require waterproofs, hat, gloves and a whistle for safety.

Experience an endurance challenge at the historic Inverkip trails where you can run as many laps as you choose in 24 hours. Enjoy a festival atmosphere with on site camping and full facilities in the Scottish forest.

A community road and trail event in Houston, Renfrewshire, featuring 10 km and 5 km races with chip timing, kids runs in the park, medals and age category awards, plus on-site facilities and post-race refreshments.

Test your endurance and hillcraft in this classic Scottish island race featuring seven mountain summits and 2370 meters of climbing over technical terrain.

MacTuffX Glasgow offers an interval based racing experience featuring 400m and 800m repetitions. Participants can compete as individuals or in teams across multiple distance formats in this fitness event.

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy from Saturday 30 May 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026. You can run 100 miles.

Experience a challenging offroad journey through the Tweed Valley with the Peebles Pootle. Choose between two demanding distances featuring grassy ridges and panoramic views in the Scottish Borders.

A 50 km out and back ultramarathon along the Ayrshire Coast starting and finishing at Irvine Beach, running across beaches, promenades and trails from sunset into sunrise. Aid stations at 12, 25 and 37 km; drop bag option at 25 km.

A 56 mile trail race on the Southern Upland Way on 6 June 2026, with 2447 m ascent, 400 places and a 20-hour cut-off. Mandatory kit and a prior marathon are required; GB Race Tracker provides live GPS tracking.

Experience 104 miles of historic trails across the Southern Upland Way from St John's Town of Dalry to Galashiels. This self-sufficient ultramarathon features 4611m of elevation and is a UTMB index race.

Glen Lyon Ultra is a scenic 31 mile off road test in remote Perthshire with about 3500 ft of ascent and wet river crossings around Loch Lyon. Rugged trails and lochside camping make this a memorable challenge for adventurous trail runners.

Test your physical and mental boundaries at the Glentress 8 Hour Challenge. Join a passionate community of runners for a transformative journey to unlock your potential and embrace the extraordinary.

Killearn 10k on 6 June 2026 is a 10 km trail race around Killearn Public Park and the foothills of Dumgoyne. The course mixes tarmac, forest paths and grassland and entry includes a technical t-shirt or vest.

Participate in a 16.20 km mountain race through County Antrim as part of the NIMRA Championships. This event features a 620 meter climb over moderate terrain with prize giving in Ballygalley.

A mountain hill race in the Western Mamores covering about 13 km and 1300 m of ascent over two Munro summits. The unmarked, clockwise route starts and finishes near Lower Falls and requires mandatory mountain safety kit.

The Glen Lyon Trail Race on 7 June 2026 is a scenic 15.5 mile off road loop around Loch Lyon with 1,500 ft of climb and several river crossings. Limited to 150 runners, expect a tough but rewarding challenge with camping at Glen Lyon Dam.