Trail Running calendar near Mallaig 2026-2027

Beinn Dubh in Luss on Wednesday 22 April 2026 follows an out and back route to Beinn Dubh over 6.5 km with 620 m ascent. Entry is £6 and the event will be chip timed; mandatory hill safety kit is required.

A 42 mile trail ultramarathon along the West Highland Way from Tyndrum to Fort William with 6500 ft ascent and a 12 hour limit. The way marked route includes four checkpoints, drop bag support, finish showers and hot food.

A scenic event at Monachyle Mhor Hotel on 26 April 2026 featuring a *10K* race and a *1K* fun run, chip timing, three water stations and medals for all finishers. The route mixes tarmac and trail through Loch Doine and Monachyle Glen.

A 125 km coastal mountain ultra on the Knoydart Peninsula in Scotland, staged over three race days from a base camp at Longbeach, Inverie. The event uses staffed checkpoints, tents for accommodation and boat transfers to reach the start.

Ultra X Scotland on May 2 2026 stages trail races from 12 km to 110 km across the Scottish Highlands. The event has marked courses, aid stations about every 10 km and UTMB World Series indexing.

This annual half marathon takes runners to the Hebridean island of Tiree. The event, which started in 2006, includes a friendly atmosphere and a traditional ceilidh in the evening.

An annual 20 km hill race in Strathyre, Perthshire, with over 5000 ft of ascent that reaches the summits of Ben Each and the Stuc a' Chroin. The event includes a licensed bar and a free ceilidh after the race.

A multi terrain half marathon on the Isle of Benbecula that can be run solo or as a pair. The route crosses machair and beaches including Liniclate, Stinky Bay and Culla Bay and includes uneven ground with rabbit burrows.

Traditional Scottish hill race on Ben Lomond with a 12.6 km route and 960 m ascent. Entry is limited to 100 runners and strict kit checks require waterproofs, hat, gloves and a whistle for safety.

A 3.4k hill race with 400 m ascent near Strathyre, held on 13 May 2026 as part of the Bog'n'Burn Series. Entries are via SiEntries, minimum age 14, with prize categories from U18 to V80.

A 400 km, eight-day ultra-running expedition across north-west Scotland from Knoydart to Cape Wrath, running ancient paths, lochs and mountain terrain. A three-day Cape Wrath 100 covers the final stages with the same tented camp format.

A 79 miles self navigated ultramarathon across the Isle of Skye following the Skye Trail, featuring seven checkpoints, a 27 hour cut off and limited entry by application. Mountain experience and mandatory kit are required.

Community trail run in Tomatin offering 5 km and 10 km routes on rural roads and hilly paths. Water stations, distance markers and medals for finishers with trophies for fastest adult and child in each distance.

Run the iconic West Highland Way, a 96 mile point to point ultra from Fort William to Milngavie across stunning Highland terrain. Choose the Ben Nevis variant to add a summit and extra miles for a tougher challenge.

Glen Lyon Ultra is a scenic 31 mile off road test in remote Perthshire with about 3500 ft of ascent and wet river crossings around Loch Lyon. Rugged trails and lochside camping make this a memorable challenge for adventurous trail runners.

A mountain ridge race on 6 June 2026 from Flodigary to Storr Lochs, roughly 27 km with 2000 m of ascent and descent. The unmarked route requires navigation skills, Category A experience and Scottish Hill Runners kit compliance.

A mountain hill race in the Western Mamores covering about 13 km and 1300 m of ascent over two Munro summits. The unmarked, clockwise route starts and finishes near Lower Falls and requires mandatory mountain safety kit.

The Glen Lyon Trail Race on 7 June 2026 is a scenic 15.5 mile off road loop around Loch Lyon with 1,500 ft of climb and several river crossings. Limited to 150 runners, expect a tough but rewarding challenge with camping at Glen Lyon Dam.

Ullapool Forest Runs stages the Heartbreak Hill five hour challenge in Inverlael Forest, where participants complete 3.6 km laps as individuals or teams. The event supports Highland Hospice and awards medals to all finishers and to top fini..

A 20 km AL category hill race around the Slioch Horseshoe near Kinlochewe. The unmarked route crosses rough, pathless terrain and requires navigation experience and mandatory safety kit.