Trail Running calendar near Kilmarnock 2026-2027

A 33 km fell race across the Ochil Hills with 1770 m of ascent, starting at Glen Sherrup and finishing at Stirling University. Summit controls mark the route and runners must carry compulsory map, compass, whistle and waterproofs.

A 10th‑anniversary trail ultra and relay on the Loch Eck Loop near Dunoon, covering 52.22 km with 983 m ascent. The route is fully signposted with checkpoints, marshals and a finish at Dunoon Pier.

Run the Borders is a trail ultra on the Borders Abbeys Way in the Scottish Borders. Events include a roughly 109 km loop, a 50 km option and a relay for four, with waymarked trails, checkpoints and drop bag support.

Trail running festival at Devilla Forest on 23 Aug 2026 offering half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.5 km family run. The event uses marked, marshalled forest routes and includes finisher medals and a race memento.

A trail race on the Isle of Arran of roughly 10K with about 600 feet of ascent, mainly on rough footpaths and forestry roads. The route runs to and from Brodick and is held under Scottish Athletics rules.

A 5.7 mile trail race in Cardenden Woods on 23 August 2026 marking the 200th anniversary of Scotland’s last pistol duel, with mainly off-road terrain, limited places and on-site prize giving at the Corrie Centre.

Three evening *5 km* races in Edinburgh at Inverleith Park, Leith Links and Fettes. Individual entry is £12 or £30 for all three; chip timing, photos, marked routes and age-category prizes are provided.

Follow the iconic West Highland Way on this 53 mile point to point ultramarathon through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Enjoy a fully waymarked route with chip timing and extensive finish line facilities in Tyndrum.

A four-stage, **43 km** hill relay around Glen Lednock starting and finishing in Comrie village with 1,733 m of ascent. Teams of five include a pair on leg two and the course mixes trail sections with rough mountain terrain.

An inflatable obstacle-course 5 km event in Glasgow, Lanarkshire scheduled for Saturday 29 August 2026, with recent bookings reported and a recent occurrence held at Norfolk Showground where staff and obstacles were noted positively.

A trail race at Dunnikier Park, Kirkcaldy with two laps of about 5 km over mixed surfaces. The Scottish Athletics permit event has a two hour time limit and supports Maggie's Fife.

Aberfoyle Trail Run 2026 includes a scenic 10k on mixed trails and a flat 1k for primary school children, both fully marked and electronically timed. Proceeds support Aberfoyle Primary School and local community groups.

An inflatable obstacle course 5K in Edinburgh, Midlothian on Saturday 5 September 2026, presented as the 2026 edition of the Inflatable 5K. A participant review notes a positive family experience with multiple people taking part.

A timed eight hour loop challenge in Borders Forest Park where runners complete 4.366 mile laps tracked by electronic wristbands, with lap totals determining half, full and ultra marathon results.

A five hour multi-lap endurance run at Carron Valley around a medieval-style village, with solo and relay team categories, torchlit evening laps, encouraged fancy dress and themed awards for top lap counts and best costumes.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Livingston with interval based distances of 400m or 800m. Register for solo categories or join forces with others in the doubles and relay team formats.

A 40 mile ultra along the River Ayr Way from Glenbuck Loch to Riverside Stadium, with a 2- or 3-person relay option. Water and checkpoint support are provided, drop-bags conveyed, and transport to the start is available for a fee.

A 22.4 mile circular challenge walk from Callander that circumnavigates Loch Venachar with about 1,020 m ascent. The route follows tracks and paths and includes checkpoints at Bochastle and Brig o'Turk.

A 30K run in North Berwick with solo and three-person relay options, featuring climbs of North Berwick Law and Traprain Law. A scenic 10K circular walk is also available and the event donates £5 per entry to Scottish Veterans Residences.

A varied-terrain 10k around Loch Long near Arrochar on 19 September 2026, organised under UK Athletics rules with chip timing, medals for finishers and category prizes, and post-race prize giving and homemade cakes.