Trail Running calendar near Mallaig 2026-2027

The Craig Dunain Hill Race features a new 7 km route with 400 m of climb for 2026, also hosting the North District Championships. A marked junior race is available, and all runners must carry full safety kit. The event is based from Great G..

This 42-mile ultramarathon runs point-to-point along Scotland's West Highland Way from Tyndrum to Fort William. With four checkpoints and a 12-hour limit, it's a classic trail challenge. The event has a strong focus on inclusivity and envir..

A timed 10 km trail race from Monachyle Mhor Hotel that follows Loch Doine into Monachyle Glen, with three water stops, chip timing and a separate 1 km fun run. Prizes are available across four gender categories and multiple age bands.

Multi-day trail ultramarathon in the Scottish Highlands on 2 and 3 May 2026, offering six distances from 12 km to 110 km. Aid stations are placed about every 10 km and under 23s may enter free.

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.

Annual hill race near Strathyre, Perthshire on Saturday before the May Day holiday. The **20 km** route gains over **5000 ft (1500 m)** and visits Ben Each and Stuc a' Chroin; a licensed bar and free ceilidh follow.

Experience the 3 Beaches Half Marathon on Isle of Benbecula, a scenic multi terrain run across machair and three sandy shores. Enter solo or as a pair for a memorable coastal challenge.

A 400 km, eight day stage race across the Scottish Highlands, starting in Fort William and finishing at Cape Wrath. The route crosses Knoydart, Kintail, Torridon, Assynt and Sutherland and runs through remote, varied terrain.

A 79 mile, application only ultramarathon across the Isle of Skye with seven checkpoints, a 27 hour cut off and 100 places. Runners must self navigate, carry mandatory kit and follow checkpoint rules.

A community 5k and 10k in Tomatin on rural, undulating roads supporting MND Scotland, with water stations, medals for finishers and trophies for fastest adult and child categories.

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.

The Trotternish Ridge Race is a challenging 27 km mountain run along the famous ridge on the Isle of Skye. It is an unmarked, navigational event requiring hill running experience and full kit. The race includes transport and finishes with a..

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.

A 170 mile point to point foot race from Milngavie to Inverness following the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, with checkpoints, tracking, and vetting of entrants.

Take on the Great Glen Ultra from Corpach to Inverness, a scenic but tough 72 mile solo race with roughly 8,500 ft of climbing and a limited field of 150. UTMB points available for experienced endurance runners.

Tackle a rugged 42 mile Great Glen Ultra short course from Fort Augustus to Inverness with about 6,000 ft of climbing. Cross the line with a lap of the Inverness Sports Centre track for a memorable finish.

Celebrate 10 years of the Dunoon Ultra Marathon in the Scottish Highlands. Choose between a challenging solo ultra or a team relay on stunning, fully-marked trail routes. All finishers receive a medal, race bag, and post race refreshments.

A short, sharp hill race held as part of the Glenurquhart Highland Games. The 3.5-mile course climbs 700 feet, with much of it visible from the main field. It finishes back in the arena with a highland welcome.

This scenic half marathon runs between two islands in the Outer Hebrides. The gently undulating route on rural roads offers sea views almost the whole way. It finishes at the Lochmaddy Hotel, where a post-race lunch is provided.