Trail Running calendar near Isle of Arran 2026-2027

A 20 mile coastal trail run from Portrush along the Causeway Coast Way, passing the Giant's Causeway and varied terrain of grass, trail, beach and coastpath. The course is fully marked, electronically timed and scores for the season leaderb..

A 46 mile team race across three Galloway hill ranges with over 4000 m of ascent, three manned food checkpoints and Mountain Rescue support; teams of 2 to 4 must stay together and navigate largely pathless terrain.

Heart of Granite is a challenging 20 mile mountain race in Glen Trool taking in the Merrick summit and wild Galloway ridges. Pre entry only and aimed at experienced fell runners with navigation skills; profits go to Galloway Mountain Rescue..

Binevenagh in County Derry on 18 April 2026 is a steep, scenic 11.9 km mountain challenge with 870 m of ascent that tests navigation and endurance. This Ulster Championship fixture forbids GPS and promises dramatic views and a true fell run..

Ben Chonzie Hill Race on 18 April 2026 at Comrie Croft in Perthshire features a 22.9 km route with 1435 m of ascent via Ben Chonzie, Loch Turret and Carn Chois, with proceeds supporting junior hill running in Scotland.

Gartmorn Trail and Junior Race on 19 April 2026 at Carsebridge Road, Sauchie, Alloa. The senior course is about 6 miles / 10 km around woodland and Gartmorn Dam, and the junior race is about 2 miles / 3 km; entry limits and fees apply.

A 42 mile point to point ultramarathon on the West Highland Way from Tyndrum to Fort William, covering about 6500 ft of ascent with four checkpoints and organised drop bag and baggage services.

Run the Forth Ultra and Team Relay, a scenic 44 mile 71 km loop around the Firth of Forth that crosses the Forth Road Bridge and mixes road and coastal trail within an 11 hour limit. Solo, pairs or four person teams finish at Helix Park Fal..

A timed 10 km trail race from Monachyle Mhor Hotel that follows Loch Doine into Monachyle Glen, with three water stops, chip timing and a separate 1 km fun run. Prizes are available across four gender categories and multiple age bands.

Dalgety Bay 10K on 26 April 2026 is a community race organised by Forth Bridges to support the Fife Coastal Path. The multi terrain 10K starts and finishes at Dalgety Bay Sailing Club and is chip timed with limited entries.

Race The Tram Edinburgh has you board a tram to your start then run back to Edinburgh Park Central trying to beat the tram. Limited to 500 entrants, enjoy prizes, a goodie bag and a race memento while supporting meningitis research.

Experience the Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra Marathon, a scenic 90K from North Queensferry to St Andrews Cathedral along the historic pilgrim route. Limited to 150 runners, the May event includes T shirts, finisher medals, hot aid station food and..

Annual hill race near Strathyre, Perthshire on Saturday before the May Day holiday. The **20 km** route gains over **5000 ft (1500 m)** and visits Ben Each and Stuc a' Chroin; a licensed bar and free ceilidh follow.

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.

Community running event in Houston, Renfrewshire featuring 10K, 5K and kids runs on quiet lanes and footpaths. Chip on bib timing, medals for finishers, on day registration and post race refreshments.

A long fell race on the Isle of Jura covering 28 km, seven summits and 2,370 m of ascent over technical terrain. Entry is limited to 250 runners and places are allocated by vetting and ballot.

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy on Saturday 30 May 2026.

A mainly offroad walking event in Peebles with two route options: 27.6 miles (1,720 m ascent) or 16.4 miles (897 m ascent). Paths climb to high grassy ridges above the Tweed Valley; checkpoints are scheduled for walkers but runners may part..

Experience the Ayrshire Coast Sunset Ultra, a 50 km beach and trail ultramarathon starting and finishing at Irvine Beach. Enjoy coastal views on a 25 km out and back route with aid stations and a finisher medal.

A 56 mile ultramarathon on the Southern Upland Way starting in St Johns Town of Dalry and finishing in Moffat with live GPS tracking, mandatory kit rules, checkpoint support and a 20 hour cut off.