Trail Running calendar near Paisley 2026-2027

A 33 km hill race across the Ochil Hills with summit controls, mandatory mountain kit and bus transfer to the remote start.

Dunoon Ultra Marathon on 22 Aug 2026 follows the Loch Eck Loop, offering a 52.22 km solo option and a three leg relay with marked routes, checkpoints and finisher goodies.

A 109 km circular trail on the Borders Abbeys Way visiting four ruined abbeys, with 50 km and four person relay options plus staffed checkpoints.

A 10 km marked trail around Bertha Loch and Almondbank with technical and muddy sections, woodland terrain and handcrafted finisher medals. Routes change by season and the August run accompanies a 12 hour lapped event.

A 12 hour trail challenge on a 10 km loop around Bertha Loch where runners go solo or in teams. The event features chip timing with live results, water on course, medics, marked marshalled trails, prizes and medals for finishers.

A 7 mile trail race in Carron Valley Forestry on 22 August 2026, following an undulating loop toward Meikle Bin and back to the reservoir. The event is limited to 200 runners, chip timed, with proceeds shared between Alzheimer Scotland and..

Trail races at Devilla Forest near Kincardine offering a mixed terrain half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.5 km family fun run, with marshalled one lap courses, finishers medals and on-site refreshments.

Approx 10K trail race around Brodick on the Isle of Arran with rough footpaths, forestry roads and about 600 feet of ascent and limited tarmac.

A 5.7 mile trail race in Cardenden Woods on 23 August 2026 that passes the site of Scotland's last pistol duel from 1826. Mainly off road with muddy, rocky and rooted sections; medals for all finishers and cash prizes for top placings.

Three summer evenings of 5K running across Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park in Edinburgh, chip timed races priced at £12 each or £30 for all three, with prizes and photos.

A community *5 mile* off-road run along canal tow-paths and a loop of Possil Marsh, organised by Springburn Harriers. Entry limited to 200, fee £10, registration at the Leisuredrome; results published within 24 hours.

Follow the iconic West Highland Way on this 53 mile point to point ultramarathon through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Enjoy a fully waymarked route with chip timing and extensive finish line facilities in Tyndrum.

A 43 km, four-stage hill running relay round Glen Lednock starting and finishing in Comrie, run by teams of five with a pair sharing leg 2.

Inflatable 5K in Glasgow on Saturday 29 August 2026 offers 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km options on a 2.5 km lap with inflatable obstacles, music zones and a finisher medal. Children 5 to 15 must be with a paying adult at 3 to 1 ratio.

A 5 km loop at Dunnikier Park in Kirkcaldy over mixed surfaces, run under Scottish Athletics permit with a one hour time limit and fundraising support for Maggie's Fife.

Aberfoyle Trail Run 2026 includes a scenic 10k on mixed trails and a flat 1k for primary school children, both fully marked and electronically timed. Proceeds support Aberfoyle Primary School and local community groups.

A two person relay on 30 Aug 2026 using Fife's half marathon route through parks, coastal path and the waterfront with a three hour time limit.

A beach race on 30 August 2026, licensed by Scottish Athletics, covering about 4 miles on sand at low tide. Entries are limited and proceeds support Towerbank Primary School and other local causes.

A non timed inflatable obstacle run in Edinburgh on 5 September 2026 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options. The 5k features 30 obstacles, music zones, a finisher's medal, on course water and a designated spectator area.

Timed loop trail event in Borders Forest Park: complete as many 4.366 mile laps as possible in 8 hours with electronic wristband timing.