Trail Running calendar near Perth 2026-2027

Trail ultras across the Ochil Hills with 30 and 50 mile options plus a limited 100 mile event. Marked routes, chip timing, GPS tracking, checkpoints with water and drop-bag support; finishers receive medals and category prizes.

A 30 km hill race from Traquair House to Broughton Ales across the Scottish Borders with roughly 1500 m of ascent. The route uses hill tracks and open heather, has eight marshalled checkpoints and requires mandatory emergency kit.

Trail running festival at Dalkeith Country Park near Edinburgh offering distances from a family mile to an ultra marathon. Courses use woodland trails, firm paths and grassy sections, and one well controlled dog per runner is allowed.

Trail races at Floors Castle near Kelso offering 10km, 5km and a Junior 3km on hard packed gravel through gardens and ancient woodlands. The race village sits on the main lawn and entry includes estate access.

An off-road multisport race from Kinlochleven that includes a Loch Leven swim, mountain/gravel bike sections on the West Highland Way and a run up Ben Nevis, covering 73 km with substantial elevation.

Mud Madness at Chatelherault Country Park on 4 October 2026 features muddy obstacles, water hazards and family friendly 1 km and 5 km runs. Registration includes a Mud Madness t shirt and finishers receive a medal, water and a snack.

A 57 mile ultramarathon from Glasgow to Edinburgh with live GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints and strict kit and qualifying requirements. The mostly canal and towpath route passes the Falkirk Wheel and the Antonine Wall.

A 70 km circular mixed terrain ultra in and around historic Stirling, offered as solo entries or team relays of three or six, with aid stations, GPS live tracking and an overall 14 hour cut off.

A 50k mostly off-road ultramarathon on Bennachie with over 5000 ft of ascent, visiting multiple peaks and starting and finishing at the Bennachie Visitor Centre. Pre-entry only with 150 places and a 4 hour cut-off at about 19 miles.

A trail running festival in Aberfoyle on 10 October 2026 that marks its third edition, featuring the returning half marathon and a 63 km ultra across multiple race options.

A fully waymarked, fully supported sea to summit ultramarathon from the west coast to the summit of Ben Nevis, covering 28 miles with 5400 ft ascent. The one day event includes mandatory coach transfer, pit stops and professional medical co..

A point to point trail of about 10 km from Archiestown Village Square to Cardhu Distillery on 11 October 2026, with shuttle transport, water stations, first aid and prizes for overall and veteran categories.

An annual charity 10k trail at Eglinton Park on 11 October 2026, organised by Fit Ayrshire Dads to benefit Release Ayrshire. The fully marked course welcomes walkers and finishers receive bling and home baking.

A Speyside running event offering marathon, half-marathon, 10 km and a four person relay along the Speyside Way, with distilleries on the route and whisky miniatures available at the finish.

The Up and Running Events - Chatelherault Country Park will take place in Ferniegair on Saturday 17 October 2026. You can run between 6 and 20 kilometers.

An eight-hour looped trail event at Tentsmuir Forest where runners complete 4.366 mile laps to accumulate distance. Laps are timed by wrist tags; 3 laps equal a half marathon, 6 a full marathon and 7 or more an ultramarathon.

A hill race from Alva Glen through the Ochils covering 14.6 km with 966 m of climb, visiting summit checkpoints including Ben Cleuch and The Nebit. Registration is at Alva Scout Hall and basic facilities and prize categories are provided.

A 38 mile ultramarathon and a four leg relay around Jedburgh on 24 October 2026, with marked route, checkpoints and compulsory safety kit. Limited entry and team places; event proceeds support local charities.

A two-day, self-sufficient mountain marathon in Scotland for teams of two (or three), with linear and score course options, mandatory kit and map-and-compass navigation. Entry includes maps, live tracking, camping and a post-event hot meal.

A *10 km* trail race from Auchterarder into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and a route shaped like a chilli pepper. Online entry, 16+ age limit, goody bag with snood and medal, prizes for finishers and costumes.