Trail Running calendar near Tentsmuir Forest 2026-2027

Part of the Aberdour Festival, the Donkey Brae Races include a 7-mile coastal course, a 2-mile village route and a c.1 km fun run, with chipped timing, medals for finishers and a village market at Silver Sands Park.

A coastal trail event on Lindisfarne with a multi terrain marathon and a point to point half marathon, limited entries and on course aid and first aid. Optional coach transport and commemorative t shirt available.

Trail running from Airthrey Castle at the University of Stirling with five distances from 5 km to 50 km, marked routes, fuel outposts and mandatory kit for the longer routes.

A two-lap hill race from Monaltrie Park through Ballater village to a hill summit and back; entries are accepted on the day or online and bonuses are offered for new course records.

A 33 km fell race across the Ochil Hills with 1770 m of ascent, starting at Glen Sherrup and finishing at Stirling University. Summit controls mark the route and runners must carry compulsory map, compass, whistle and waterproofs.

Run the Borders follows the waymarked Borders Abbey Way around the Scottish Borders, visiting four ruined abbeys. It offers a full 109K, a 50K and a four person relay with checkpoints, drop bags and mandatory kit.

A 10km trail run around Bertha Loch and Almondbank with technical, muddy sections through woods and gentle hills. A 12 hour lapped event called Big Bertha uses the same 10km loop for as many laps as participants choose.

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.

Seven mile trail race in Carron Valley Forestry on 22 August 2026, run on undulating forestry tracks toward Meikle Bin; chip timed, limited to 200 runners, with proceeds shared between Alzheimer Scotland and Ochils Mountain Rescue Team.

A trail running festival in Devilla Forest on 23 Aug 2026 with one-lap mixed terrain courses from Tulliallan police college. Events include a half marathon, 10km, 5km, junior 5km and a 1.5km family fun run with medals and charity support.

A roughly 5.7 mile off road trail in Cardenden Woods on 23 August 2026 that passes the site of Scotland's last pistol duel. Trail shoes are recommended and every finisher receives a unique medal.

A three-evening summer 5K series around Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park in Edinburgh. Events are chip timed, feature prizes and optional finisher medals, with entries priced at £12 per race or £30 for all three.

An evening running event in Eyemouth on 28 August 2026 featuring a certified *5k* with chip timing plus several mini fun runs for children; finishers receive medals, goodie bags and ice cream from Giacopazzi's Gelato.

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 team relay around Glen Lednock with 1,733 m of ascent, starting and finishing in Comrie village. Teams of five include a pair on leg two and course sections range from trail to rough mountain terrain.

An inflatable obstacle run in Glasgow offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options across a 2.5k loop, with giant inflatables, on course water, music zones and a finisher medal for every participant. Family and group discounts are available.

A community 5K loop around Dunnikier Park and nearby woodland as part of the Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival, held on 29 August 2026. The mixed surface route is a Scottish Athletics permit event with a one hour time limit and a minimum age..

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 licensed beach race on Portobello sands on 30 August 2026 covering about 4 miles at low tide, limited to 350 entries with proceeds supporting Towerbank Primary School and other local causes.

A community-run event near Knockando on 30 Aug 2026 offering a trail half marathon, a 10K and a 1-mile kids run, with course marshals, a water station, and post-race food and prize giving at Margach Hall.