Trail Running calendar near Lochgelly 2025-2026

Run the West Highland Way over three days with a small guided group, covering about 96 miles of iconic Scottish scenery from Loch Lomond to Ben Nevis. A coached non race ultra with pro guidance, small groups and epic mountain and loch views..

Cairngorms Ultra Trail invites runners to tackle a scenic 60 km route from Mar Lodge Estate through Caledonian pinewood and remote glens. With 1006 m ascent and UTMB qualifying status, it is a bold Highland challenge.

Test your limits at the SCOTT Sports Summer Cheviot Goat, a single day ultra across the wild Cheviot hills. With GPS tracking and a 24 hour cutoff, expect remote terrain, prizes for top finishers and a finisher shirt and medal.

Take on the legendary West Highland Way Race, a 96 mile ultra across Scotland's dramatic Highlands from Milngavie to Fort William. This epic point to point challenge demands stamina, a motorised support crew and a 35 hours time limit.

Join the South Scotland Outdoor Festival at Drumlanrig Castle from 26 to 28 June 2026 for cycling, road and trail running, wellness, live music and films. Pick gravel rides, family runs or relax in saunas and enjoy local food.

Tackle the classic 20 mile Chevy Chase across wild Northumberland, summiting Cheviot and Hedgehope on an unmarked upland route that requires map and compass navigation. Finish in Wooler with food, T shirts and prizes.

Tackle a tough 15 km hill challenge with 960 m of climbing at Dollar Academy in Central Scotland on Sat 4 Jul 2026. Expect steep, rewarding climbs, lively team competition and easy entry online or on the day.

The The Seven Hills of Edinburgh will take place in Edinburgh on Sunday 5 July 2026. You can run 14 miles.

Join this Beacon Hill fell race on Thu 9 Jul 2026 at Lordenshaw car park, Rothbury. A testing 6.6 mile course with 410 m of climb, entry on the day and teams of three welcome for a spirited summer challenge.

Take on the wild Northumberland hills at the Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra in Wooler, with UTMB qualifying 100KM and 45M distances. Fully way marked route includes a tide race section, stocked checkpoints, recce runs and live GPS tracking.

Take on the British Championship Hill Race at the Alva Games in Scotland. A short 2.5 km course climbs 365 m through steep slopes, gorse and muddy gullies, with junior and senior categories for a proper hill running test.

Run the Blades is a summer weekend of trails among towering turbines at Whitelee Wind Farm. Pick 10K, half marathon, 50K or junior mile and celebrate at the Event Village at Turbine 53 with prizes and a spinning medal.

Scurry to the Sea 2026 is a scenic mixed terrain challenge of just under 12 miles, starting on Allermuir Hill and finishing on Musselburgh harbour beach with a sandy finale. Limited to 275 places and advance entry only, it blends cross coun..

Newtonmore Highland Games : event overview The Newtonmore Highland Games take place each year on the first Saturday in August in Newtonmore. The event is held at The Eilan, the village shinty pitch, and includes heavy events, track and fiel..

Tackle scenic trails from Airthrey Castle at the Maverick Ochil Hills Trail, a day of rolling routes through Hermitage Wood and into the Ochil Hills. Distances from 5 km to a 49 km ultra offer challenges for all trail runners.

Test yourself on the Falstone Falcon, a classic Northumberland fell race: 5.8 km with around 300 m of climb over rugged moorland. No pre entry needed, just turn up for £2 and race under FRA permit.

Tackle the Ochil 2000s fell race in Central Scotland, starting from Stirling University for a challenging 32.7 km route with 1646 m of climb. Expect tough trails, big views and fierce club competition on Sat 29 Aug 2026.

Join the Eyemouth Twilight 5k on 28 August 2026 for a chip timed coastal evening run with medals for finishers. Family friendly Scott's Mini Fun Runs, goodie bags and Giacopazzi's Gelato at the finish make it a fun seaside outing.

Take on the iconic Highland Fling Ultramarathon on 29 August 2026, a 53 mile (85 km) trail from Milngavie to Tyndrum through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Expect rugged trails, sweeping Highland views and generous on course support.

Join this lively fell race at Bellingham Showfield as part of the country show, tackling 4 miles with 600 ft of climb across classic Northumberland terrain. No pre entry required; runners aged 16 and over can sign up on the day.