Trail Running calendar near Knockburn Loch 2026-2027

Alva Games is the British Championship hill race at Alva near Stirling on 11 July 2026. The course is about 2.5 km with 365 meters of climb and it counts as a BOFRA Championship counter.

A chip-timed 5k, 10k and half marathon at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh with a measured course, hydration stations, marshals and a finisher's medal. Age guidance applies and dogs are not permitted.

Experience a hill race at Bennachie featuring a mixture of old turnpike roads and rough uphill climbs. This four mile route offers a fast descent on tidy paths for runners over eighteen years old.

A backyard ultra at Murthly Castle Estate where runners repeat 4.167 mile loops with a one hour time limit until one runner remains. Medals are awarded to all nonwinners as DNFs and a 100 mile medal is given to those still running after 24..

Trail running weekend on the Glen Tanar Estate in Aboyne on 25 and 26 July 2026, with races through moorland, pine forest and beside the River Tanar. Distances range from 10 km to 55 km, plus family runs and a toddler dash.

A hill race on 25 July 2026 as part of the Falkland Gala. The course covers just under 6 miles with over 400 m of ascent across paths, fields and hillside, is well marshalled, and requires mandatory kit and personal hydration.

A fully supported 100 miles (160 km) ultramarathon from Edinburgh to Glamis Castle with a 48 hour finish window. The route is waymarked with staffed pit stops, professional medical cover, bag transport and sleep station options.

A just under 12 mile point to point run from Hillend ski centre car park to Musselburgh harbour beach that combines a climb to Allermuir with mixed terrain and mandatory checkpoints. Pre entry only and open to over 16s.

A two-lap beach race at West Sands, St Andrews on 26 July 2026 covering about 4 miles on firm sand with a water dip at the end of each lap. All finishers receive a medal; the event has category prizes, no on-course water and an £11 entry fe..

A 5.3 km hill race on 29 July 2026 that starts and finishes at North Berwick Harbour and climbs 187 m to the summit of the volcanic Law. Entries include adult and under 18 categories and proceeds support the local voluntary surf life saving..

A 5.6 km hill race at The Eilan, Newtonmore with 370 m of climb, varied terrain and an initial obstacle scramble before a climb to the summit of An Torr and a technical descent back to the games field finish.

A women only ultramarathon along the River Tay Way in Perthshire, covering roughly 70 to 75 km from Loch Tay to Perth. The event welcomes trans men and non binary runners and offers team entries, full waymarking and generous cut offs.

A one-lap *5.5 mile* trail run around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026, open to runners aged 18 and over. Numbers collected on the day, basic changing facilities, first aid cover, refreshments and prize categories including team awards.

Form a team and run a 27 mile relay along the traffic free Formartine and Buchan Way. Shared across 9 legs from Peterhead to Ellon, this event includes finishers medals and post race refreshments for all participants.

Part of the Aberdour Festival, the Donkey Brae Races include a 7-mile coastal course, a 2-mile village route and a c.1 km fun run, with chipped timing, medals for finishers and a village market at Silver Sands Park.

A multi-terrain running festival on 09 August 2026 with a half marathon, 10k, 5k and junior 1k following the River Deveron and finishing at Duff House Rugby Club. Medals for all finishers and prize categories by age.

A two-lap hill race from Monaltrie Park through Ballater village to a hill summit and back; entries are accepted on the day or online and bonuses are offered for new course records.

A trail ultra on 15 August 2026 offering 50 km and 100 km options along the Speyside Way from the Cairngorms to the Moray coast, with published cutoffs, entry limits, and route files for competitors.

A 6.5 km circular hill race in Oldhamstocks with roughly 200 m of ascent, mostly on rough track with short tarmac sections. Race numbers are issued at the village hall and on the day entry is available for a cash fee.

A 5.6-mile (9 km) hill run on 16 August 2026 from Ritchie Hall in Strichen, featuring about 600 ft of ascent and wide countryside views. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and a range of prizes across categories.