Trail Running calendar near Kilmarnock 2025-2026

The Run of the Mill is a challenging 14.6 km race with 966 meters of ascent, held in Alva Glen near the Ochils Woodland Park in Clackmannanshire, Scotland. The course starts and finishes at Alva Glen, passing through scenic footpaths to Tillicoultry, then ascending several summits including Andrew G..

Arrochar 10k is a scenic 10-kilometre race held in Arrochar, Argyll, Scotland, organized by the Loch Long Jetty Association under UK Athletics rules. The route combines varied terrain: a track start leading to forest roads with a notable hill, offering views over Loch Long, then forest paths to Ardg..

Highland Fling Race is a 53-mile (85 km) ultramarathon that runs along southern third of Scotland’s West Highland Way from Milngavie, near Glasgow, to the village of Tyndrum. Set in Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, the point-to-point course climbs about 2300 m and descends around 2100 m, with..

Gullane SOL is an orienteering event held in Gullane, Scotland. It offers a slate of courses from White 1.3 km to Black 12.0 km, with navigational difficulty increasing with distance. The courses are designed for families and improvers, and all are suitable for unaccompanied under-16s.Pre-entry is e..

The Two Breweries Hill Race is a challenging 30 km (18 miles) hill running event held annually in the scenic Scottish Borders, starting from the historic Traquair House in Innerleithen and finishing at Broughton Ales brewery in Broughton Village. Featuring approximately 1500 meters (4900 feet) of as..

Wild Deer Scottish Trail Runs returns to Dalkeith Country Park, a 1000-acre estate outside Edinburgh. In 2025 the event adds Marathon and Ultra distances alongside 5 km, 10 km and a Half Marathon. Distances are 5km, 10km, Half Marathon (two laps), Marathon (four laps) and Ultra (five laps), totaling..

The Aberfoyle Festival of Trail Running will take place in Aberfoyle on Saturday 11 October 2025.

Manor Water Hill Race is a 9.3-mile hill race in the Manor valley near Peebles, Scotland, with about 2,130 feet (650 m) of ascent. The course, organized by Carnethy Hill Running Club, starts near Woodhouse Farm and travels along the John Buchan Way, crossing a drystone dyke and climbing White Knowe..

William Wallace Running Festival, held October 11, 2025, in Stirling, Scotland, centers at Stirling Sports Village with the start and finish at Stirling County Cricket Ground. The festival offers distances: a 70km Ultra (solo or 3 or 6-person relays), a 50km Ultra (solo or 3/6 relay), a Braveheart 1..

Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra (G2E Ultra) is a 57‑mile ultramarathon that starts at the Riverside Museum in Glasgow, beside the Tall Ship Glenlee, and finishes at Edinburgh’s Saughton Athletics Track. The route follows Sustrans Route 754 along the River Kelvin, the Forth and Clyde Canal, the Union Cana..

Stevie G Memorial Charity 10k is a 10-kilometre trail race held at Eglinton Park in Ayrshire. The route guides runners and walkers through the park’s grounds on a fully marked course, with friendly marshals to help along the way. Proceeds support the local mental health charity Release Ayrshire, as..

Carnethy Skyloop is a Category A long hill race organized by the Carnethy Hill Running Club, held in the Pentland Hills south of Edinburgh. The course covers around 16 miles with about 6,200 feet of ascent, and echoes the traditional Pentland Skyline in places but follows a distinct line through rou..

The Dalmeny Estate Trail Half Marathon is an autumn trail race organised by Blast Running near Edinburgh. It takes place on Sunday 12 October 2025 around Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve. The route uses wooded trails, riverside paths and farm tracks and includes less than 1,000 ft of total a..

Kippen Trail Race is a 5-mile trail run held in Kippen, Scotland (FK8 3EQ). The route is mostly off-road on trails around the village, with a short section on a quiet road, starting from the football pavilion at the sports field. The course features a gentle climb and a friendly, community atmospher..

Ladybank Nuts Trail Race is a small, friendly event for all abilities held at Annsmuir Woods, Ladybank, Fife (Race HQ: Ladybank Youth Club, Beeches, KY15 7LR). The course is about 4 miles, run as two flat laps on woodland trails and grass paths, which can get muddy in wet weather; trail shoes are ad..

Jedburgh Three Peaks ultramarathon is a 38-mile trail race in Jedburgh, Scotland (TD8 6JQ), run with the Jedburgh Running Festival. It offers an ultra and a four-leg relay (10, 7, 11, 10 miles) and is known for a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. The course is fully route-marked with checkpoints at 1..

ACORN's Dunky race is a two-lap, 7.5km trail race in Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire near Glasgow. The route winds through autumnal parklands, past two castles, a loch and a World War II anti-aircraft emplacement, with water-edge sections and potential wide views of the Greater..

Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail Race is a 10-kilometre trail event held in Auchterarder, Scotland, as part of the Auchterarder Running Festival. The course threads from the town into the Ochil Hills, combining forest tracks, steady climbs, fast descents and a couple of stream crossings. Its GPS route..

Tinto Hill Race is a Carnethy Hill Running Club event near Thankerton, Biggar, Scotland, starting at the foot of Tinto Hill. The senior race covers about 4.4 miles with around 1,500 feet of ascent, run on an unmarked course over ground above 2,000 feet. Summit conditions can be variable, and runners..

The Glen Ogle 33 Ultra Marathon takes place on 01 November 2025 with registration at McLaren Hall, Main Street, Killin. The race distance is 33 miles with approximately 3,000 ft of climb. Entry fees are shown as £61 (discounted) and £63 (standard); a service fee of 4% (minimum 50p) applies to sign-..