Trail Running calendar near Isle of Arran 2026-2027

Experience the only coastal Spartan race in the UK at the historic Hopetoun Estate. Choose from multiple distances or complete three races in one day against a backdrop of stunning Scottish scenery and flowing terrain.

Take on the Palacerigg Trail 10k at Palacerigg Country Park in Cumbernauld, an undulating woodland route on single track and forest paths with trail shoes advised. Proceeds support Freedom City Foundation and its local foodbank and communit..

A trail race through sections of the West Highland Way and Mugdock Country Park covering approximately 8.4 miles. The event is limited to 300 runners, uses electronic chip timing, and awards medals plus refreshments to all finishers.

Experience a scenic five mile trail race on the Island of Arran featuring 600 feet of ascent through forestry trails and the iconic Glen Ashdale Falls. Perfect for daytrippers with transit links from the mainland.

A guided three day running journey along the West Highland Way covering about 154 km with coaching, luggage transfers and shared accommodation. Prior ultra experience and a set fitness pace are required.

Turnhouse Hill Race is a hill running event in the Pentland Hills near Flotterstone. The senior course is about 5.2 km with steep ascent and descent, and the junior course is about 2.2 km and free to enter.

Experience a Category AL Scottish hill race on the Isle of Arran. This 20km course features 1670m of climbing across granite peaks and heather moorland for experienced navigators.

Experience a scenic trail festival in Livingston featuring 10km, 6.5km, and junior races through undulating woodland paths. Enjoy a well-marked course, finisher medals, and a famous home-baking buffet in Dechmont Law Park.

Test your endurance on a 96 mile ultra marathon from Milngavie to Fort William. This iconic route features 14760 feet of ascent and requires a dedicated support team and trail experience to navigate the 35 hour time limit.

A three day outdoor festival at Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries and Galloway featuring running and gravel rides, wellness sessions, films and live music. Festival tickets and camping options are available, with some entries priced up to £95.

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.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Ayr in June 2026. Choose between 400m or 800m intervals in solo, doubles, or relay formats. This event is open to all participants aged 18 and over.

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.

A scenic multi-terrain 15 km race in Moffat with a steep mid-race climb and a long downhill finish, open and local prize categories, junior races and a tots dash for under 5s.

Experience a 7.2 km hill race up Cairn Table in East Ayrshire. This chip timed event features rough terrain and unmarked routes for runners seeking a self reliant hill running experience.

Run the Blades is a multi distance trail running weekend at Whitelee Wind Farm with 10K, half marathon and 50K ultra plus a free junior mile. Courses follow wind farm access roads and include checkpoints, an Event Village and on course supp..

Experience the beautiful trails of Callendar Park in Falkirk with a choice of 5km, 10km, or Half Marathon routes. These Canicross friendly races feature chip timing and historic woodland scenery around Callendar House.

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

Cross the full length of Scotland on this 215 mile trail ultra marathon following the Southern Upland Way. Experience a coast to coast journey through mountains and forests with a 100 hour time limit.

Experience the diverse terrain of Stirling with five trail distances ranging from a 5 km forest run to a 50 km mountain ultra. Navigate undulating trails and fell climbs starting from the historic University of Stirling.