Trail Running calendar near Pitlochry 2025-2026

Join the Aviemore Santa Run for a festive 5 km woodland trail or a family mile at scenic Glenmore Lodge with a new route. Dog and pushchair friendly, it includes Santa suits, live music, mulled wine and supports local charities.

Run a festive 5 km at Pollok Park on 14 December as part of Acorn Trails South By Five series. Free entry with a small donation to support local causes and community litter picks.

Join a social 10 km trail run from Milngavie Train Station along local paths including sections of the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way. A qualified, first aid trained guide will lead and regroup a small capped group for a relaxed,..

Don your festive kit and join the Santa & Elf Dash at Cammo Nature Reserve for fun 1K, 5K and 10K trail runs through riverside paths and historic woodland. Medals, hot chocolate and charity collections add seasonal cheer.

Join a social trail run in Banchory on 22 Dec 2025 for short intervals to sharpen form, speed and power, coached by a trail expert. One hour session, friendly vibe and just 20 spots; entry £6.

Join the North Berwick Santa Beach Run on 24 Dec for a festive coastal dash along East Lothian sands with 2k, 5k and 10k options for families and competitive runners. Fancy dress is encouraged and proceeds support Medicins sans Frontieres.

Kick off the New Year with the Aonach Mor Uphill at Nevis Range: a lung busting 4 km ascent gaining 610 m above Fort William. Entries are full but racers enjoy post race soup and the option of a warm gondola descent.

Start the year with the Loch Morlich Running Festival on 03 January 2026, where scenic forest trails through Glenmore finish on the beautiful Loch Morlich beach. Family and dog friendly with medals, timed results and baking at the finish.

Kick off the year with the El Brim Ick Dash, a testing 4.25 mile hill run at Craibstone Golf Club near Aberdeen on 3 January 2026. Tough climbs, limited places and a preordered hot meal plus homebakes make this a social but challenging wint..

On 11 January 2026 the Falkland Yomp offers an exhilarating 11 km trail run through Falkland Estate with steep climbs, fast descents and varied footing. The race sells out each year and entries are full with a waiting list open.

Hit the trails at Vogrie Country Park with a scenic start and finish by the Victorian manor, choosing from a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km or a family fun loop on mixed terrain. Marked laps, marshals, on site cafe and medals make this a welcom..

Take on the Frostbite Trail Race at scenic Lochore Meadows: two laps of 4 to 4.5 miles over trails and woods where mud adds fun, so trail shoes are recommended. Finishers receive a memento and places are limited.

Join a thrilling club organised night race at Deeside Activity Park on 22 January 2026, an 8.2 km test with 240 m of climbing through fields and woodland. Bring a good headtorch, map and compass and enjoy test kit, prizes and cafe treats af..

Join the Buchlyvie 10k trail on 24 January 2026 in Stirling for a mostly flat out and back on an old railway track, chip timed with great support and post race baking. Limited to 300 runners, fun medals and goodie bags for all.

Tackle a scenic 21ish mile trail loop around the Ardgartan Peninsula with big climbs and sweeping loch views, mostly off road across forestry tracks and open hills. Limited to 140 places, this is a challenging and beautiful winter trail run..

Take on the six hour Trailspire Ultra at Callander Park, a fully waymarked loop of rolling trails and woodland with views of historic Callander House. Run solo or with a two person relay team and see how many laps you can complete.

Warm up your winter with the Glasgow Winter Warmer Run at Glasgow Green on 8 February 2026, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options for all abilities. Mainly flat path course, chip timed with medals and optional fundraising for Shelter.

Explore new routes through Devilla Forest at the Carnegie Harriers trail races on 8 February 2026, with scenic 15k and 5k options. Pre entry only, chip timed and marshalled, finishers get bespoke medals and post race refreshments.

Take on the scenic Glentress Trail Marathon in Tweed Valley Forest Park on Sunday 15 February 2026, two laps of a 21k circuit with about 1,260 m ascent. Expect forest tracks, singletrack and mountain bike trails plus on-site cafe and shower..

Run the Tweed Valley at the Glentress Trail Races on 15 February 2026 with 21k, 10k and 5k waymarked courses through forest singletrack, gravel and moorland. No navigation experience is needed so you can focus on the views and the challenge..