Trail Running calendar near Mallaig 2025-2026

By Way of The Glen is a challenging 170-mile foot race from Glasgow to Inverness, combining two of Scotland's iconic long-distance trails: the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way. Starting at Milngavie Train Station, runners have 28 hours to complete the 94-mile West Highland Way section before..

The Great Glen Ultra Marathon is a challenging 72-mile race in Scotland, running from Fort William (Corpach) to Inverness along the scenic Great Glen Way. Featuring 8,500 feet of elevation gain, the course includes canal towpaths, forestry tracks, and some quiet roads, with the route marked by disti..

The Great Glen Ultra Marathon 42 is a challenging 42-mile race along the Great Glen Way, running from Fort Augustus to Inverness in Scotland. The course offers stunning views of Loch Ness and the surrounding hills, following the Great Glen Way High Route with significant elevation gain of around 6,0..

The Glamaig Hill Race is a challenging 4.5-mile hill running event held on the Isle of Skye, starting from the Sligachan Hotel. With an ascent of 2,500 feet, it is known as one of the toughest races in Scottish hill running. The race is a short Category A event, requiring all participants to carry w..

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a 32km trail running event through the remote and historic high mountain pass of Lairig Ghru in the Cairngorms, Scotland. Starting from the Linn of Dee, participants run northward along a route featuring approximately 600 meters of ascent. The course includes well-..

The Highlander Last One Standing is a unique endurance event held at the scenic Blair Castle Estate in Blair Atholl, Pitlochry. Participants must complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour, on the hour, with a 400ft elevation gain, continuing until only one runner remains. The course, though not flat, is..

The Berneray 10K Road & Cross-Country Race takes place on the Isle of Berneray in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, as part of the annual Berneray Week festivities. This friendly and intimate race features a scenic circular course starting and finishing at Berneray Community Hall. The route combines sin..

The Torridon Explorer - Guided Trail Running will take place in Torridon from Saturday 2 August 2025 to Sunday 3 August 2025.

The Creag Dhubh Hill Race is a challenging 3.5-mile (5.6 km) hill running event held at The Eilan during the Newtonmore Highland Games in Newtonmore, Scotland. The course starts with a full lap of the games field, followed by a demanding obstacle section including fences, a river crossing, boulders,..

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a 32km trail running event through the remote and historic high mountain pass of Lairig Ghru in the Cairngorms, Scotland. Starting from the Linn of Dee, participants run northward along a route featuring approximately 600 meters of ascent. The course includes well-..

The Achmony Hill Race is a challenging 3.5-mile hill run with a 700-foot elevation gain, held at the Games Field in Drumnadrochit, Scotland. This short, sharp race is part of the afternoon program of the Glenurquhart Highland Games, offering a vibrant atmosphere with much of the course visible from..

The Dunoon Ultra Marathon, held in Argyll, Scotland, is a challenging 48.6 km (30.2 miles) trail race featuring 981 meters of elevation gain. The course starts at Benmore Gardens and includes scenic loops through Pucks Glen, Glen Massan, Glenkin, and Bishop's Glen, offering stunning views of the Hol..

The Ben Nevis Race is an annual hill running event held in Fort William, Scotland, featuring a challenging ascent and descent of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain at 4,409 feet. The race starts and finishes at New Town Park, Claggan, Fort William, attracting up to 600 participants who must be me..

The Tiree Ultramarathon is a scenic 35-mile race around the Isle of Tiree, located in the Hebrides, Scotland. The island is known for its white sandy beaches, rugged coastline, and unspoiled landscapes. The course follows the island’s circumference, starting and finishing at Gott Bay, Tiree’s longes..

The Salomon Jacobite 100 is a challenging 100km ultra-running event held in the Scottish Highlands at Nevis Range near Fort William. This race takes participants on a scenic journey through glens, along lochs, and over mountain bealachs, utilizing established paths and trails. Part of the Salomon Sk..

The Salomon Steall Marathon is a challenging 42km mountain race held in the Scottish Highlands, crossing the Mamores mountain range and skirting the flanks of Ben Nevis. Starting in Kinlochleven and finishing at the Nevis Range near Fort William, the course features 2,200 meters of ascent over a mix..

The Arrochar 10k is a scenic and varied terrain race held in Arrochar, Argyll, Scotland. The 10-kilometer course features a mix of track, forest roads, and paths, including a significant hill offering views over Loch Long. Runners cross the A83 trunk road with marshals' guidance and finish alongside..

The Ben Nevis Skyline will take place in Fort William on Saturday 20 September 2025.

The Salomon Trail Marathon in Fort William is a premier mountain and trail running event held at the Nevis Range near Fort William, Scotland. The marathon features a scenic route through Leanachan Forest, utilizing well-maintained forestry tracks, paths, and trails that offer easy, fast terrain with..

The Aviemore Half Marathon and 10k Race For All take place at Badaguish Outdoor Centre near Aviemore, Scotland, set against the stunning Cairngorms backdrop. Both races start and finish at Badaguish, featuring scenic routes through Glenmore Forest Park with forest tracks, loch shores, and mountain v..