Trail Running calendar near Spittal of Glenshee 2025-2026

The Hermitage Trail Runs, held at the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill, feature 10km and 5km trail races along with a 1.2km festive fun run. The courses are off-road, clearly marked, and marshaled, offering challenging routes that ascend and descend Blackford Hill, starting from the Hermitage o..

The Aonach Mor Uphill (New Year) is a challenging uphill race held at the Nevis Range Ski Centre in Torlundy, Fort William. Covering a distance of 4 km with a steep climb of 610 meters, the event attracts runners aged 18 and over. Participants must carry full body cover, including waterproof clothin..

The Loch Morlich Running Festival, organized by Fitnessat58°, is an annual event held in Glenmore Forest Park, finishing at the scenic Loch Morlich beach. Scheduled for January 3, 2026, this festival offers two trail running distances: 5.6KM and 11.2KM, with trail shoes recommended due to the forest..

The Acorn South By Five event at Bellahouston Park is part of a signature 5km running series held across six Glasgow parks over 12 weeks. Runners can participate in individual races or the full series, with five out of six races required to complete the challenge and earn the title "Fiver." The Bell..

The Vogrie Country Park (Tyne Valley) event, organized by Scurry Events, offers 10km, 5km trail runs, and a 1.6km family fun run. Set in the scenic Tyne Valley countryside, the course features mixed terrain routes through estate paths and woodlands, with the 5km consisting of one lap and the 10km tw..

The Ardgartan Trail Race is a challenging 21-mile foot race held at Ardgartan Forest Park in Arrochar, Scotland. The course is predominantly off-road, featuring a loop around the Ardgartan Peninsula with a mix of tarmac, forestry trails, and an open hill section leading to Lochgoilhead. Runners will..

The Glasgow Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run, organized by The Fix Events, takes place at Glasgow Green, starting near Nelson's Column. This event offers three distances: 5k, 10k, and a half marathon, with the course being mostly flat and on paths, including one trail section. The half marathon consi..

The Scurry Around Corstorphine Hill 2026 is a trail running event held in Edinburgh, featuring 10km and 5km races along with a 1km family fun run. The courses are off-road, clearly marked, and marshalled, starting from a field opposite the Leonardo Murrayfield Hotel. The 5km race is one lap, while t..

The John Muir Way Ultra Marathon is a 50km race held along the scenic John Muir Way on Scotland's East Coast, specifically through East Lothian. The course features stunning coastal stretches, rural landscapes, and woodland trails, passing through historic towns and villages such as Aberlady, Gullan..

Beecraigs Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Beecraigs Country Park in West Lothian, Scotland. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, with each loop featuring forest trails, gravel paths, and undulating woodland tracks with about 150m elevation. The race continu..

The Run Mhor Hidden Glen 10K is a scenic trail race held at Monachyle Mhor Hotel in Balquhidder, Scotland. Voted Best 10K in Scotland and 3rd Best in the UK in 2020, the course starts on tarmac before transitioning to trail paths along Loch Doine and deep into Monachyle Glen, featuring some muddy an..

The Scone Palace Trail Runs, held at the historic Scone Palace near Perth, Scotland, offer 5km and 10km trail running events suitable for all fitness levels. The 10km route features scenic views of the palace grounds and a lap around Perth Racecourse. The event is canicross-friendly, allowing one co..

Ultra X Scotland is a multi-stage ultramarathon held over two days in the stunning Scottish Highlands, centered around the Great Glen and Loch Ness. The event offers various distances ranging from 12km to 110km, including a single-stage 110km race or a two-day 110km challenge. The course follows a g..

The Formartine & Buchan Railway Ultra is a 12-hour and 6-hour ultra marathon held along the scenic Formartine & Buchan railway line in Scotland, between Maud Railway Museum and Auchnagatt village hall. The course covers an estimated 4.3 to 4.5 miles one way, with participants running as far as possi..

The Moray Coastal Trail Ultra is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon along Scotland’s scenic Moray Coastal Trail, starting in Forres and finishing at the Cullen Viaduct. The route showcases stunning coastal landscapes including wide sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, picturesque fishing villages, and not..

The Cape Wrath Ultra® is a premier multi-stage ultra running event in Scotland, covering 400km over 8 days. Starting in Fort William and finishing at Cape Wrath, the race traverses some of the most breathtaking and remote landscapes in the Scottish Highlands, including Knoydart, Kintail, Torridon, A..

The Blair Castle Trail Weekender, held on the Atholl Estate in Blair Atholl, offers a diverse range of trail races from a 7km run for kids to the challenging 60km Full Tilt Ultra. Set within the scenic grounds of the historic Blair Castle at the base of the Cairngorm National Park, the event feature..

The West Highland Way running challenge, organized by Running Adventures, is a three-day ultra running event covering 96 miles (154 km) with 4,312m (12,143 ft) of elevation in Scotland. Starting in Milngavie near Glasgow, runners traverse iconic landscapes including Loch Lomond, Conic Hill, glens, w..

The West Highland Way Race will take place in Milngavie on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run 98 miles.

Saltire 24, 12 and 6 is an endurance trail running event held at Knockburn Sports Loch in Strachan, near Banchory, Scotland. Scheduled for midsummer, participants can choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour race options, running solo or in teams of 2 to 8. The course features a scenic 4.2-mile multi-terrain l..