Trail Running calendar near Wemyss Bay 2025-2026

Run the West Highland Way over three days with a small guided group, covering about 96 miles of iconic Scottish scenery from Loch Lomond to Ben Nevis. A coached non race ultra with pro guidance, small groups and epic mountain and loch views..

Take on the iconic West Highland Way Race, a 96 mile ultra from Milngavie to Fort William through stunning Scottish Highlands. This epic overnight challenge offers 35 hours to finish and a mountain finish at the Nevis Centre.

Join the South Scotland Outdoor Festival at Drumlanrig Castle from 26 to 28 June 2026 for cycling, road and trail running, wellness, live music and films. Pick gravel rides, family runs or relax in saunas and enjoy local food.

Run the Great Glen Ultra on 4 July 2026, a 72 mile route with about 8,500 ft ascent from Corpach to Inverness along the scenic Great Glen Way. Expect canal towpaths, forest tracks and Loch Ness views plus 4 UTMB points.

Tackle a tough 15 km hill challenge with 960 m of climbing at Dollar Academy in Central Scotland on Sat 4 Jul 2026. Expect steep, rewarding climbs, lively team competition and easy entry online or on the day.

Run Edinburgh's seven hilltops in a mixed road, trail and hill event that blends urban navigation with racing. Choose your own route between hilltop checkpoints and opt for the competitive Race or the more relaxed Challenge.

Take on the British Championship Hill Race at the Alva Games in Scotland. A short 2.5 km course climbs 365 m through steep slopes, gorse and muddy gullies, with junior and senior categories for a proper hill running test.

Run the Blades is a summer weekend of trails among towering turbines at Whitelee Wind Farm. Pick 10K, half marathon, 50K or junior mile and celebrate at the Event Village at Turbine 53 with prizes and a spinning medal.

Scurry to the Sea 2026 is a scenic mixed terrain challenge of just under 12 miles, starting on Allermuir Hill and finishing on Musselburgh harbour beach with a sandy finale. Limited to 275 places and advance entry only, it blends cross coun..

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

Race Across Scotland is a 215 mile ultramarathon along the wild Southern Upland Way with major climbs and remote terrain. Limited entry and a strict 100 hour cut off make it a self reliant challenge for experienced ultra runners.

Tackle scenic trails from Airthrey Castle at the Maverick Ochil Hills Trail, a day of rolling routes through Hermitage Wood and into the Ochil Hills. Distances from 5 km to a 49 km ultra offer challenges for all trail runners.

Tackle the Ochil 2000s fell race in Central Scotland, starting from Stirling University for a challenging 32.7 km route with 1646 m of climb. Expect tough trails, big views and fierce club competition on Sat 29 Aug 2026.

The Highland Fling Ultramarathon is a scenic point to point 53 mile trail from Milngavie to Tyndrum through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Expect tough climbs, wild views and a lively finish with food, massage and live timing.

Run the scenic River Ayr Way, a 44 mile source to sea trail through wildlife rich valleys and historic sites. Every September the River Ayr Way Challenge invites runners to tackle a 40 mile ultra for a memorable weekend adventure.

Salomon Skyline Scotland returns 20 September 2025 to Nevis Range with mountain and trail races from 10 to 100 km. Enjoy epic skyrunning routes, live tracking, big screen commentary and a festival vibe for runners and spectators.

The Skyline Scotland will take place in Fort William from Friday 18 September 2026 to Saturday 19 September 2026.

Run through scenic woodlands and rugged trails at Dalkeith Country Park with distances from a family mile to a 32.5 mile ultra. Canicross friendly and chip timed, all finishers get a medal and merch for a festival day of trail fun.

Tackle the scenic Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra, a 57 mile point to point run along canals and towpaths passing the Falkirk Wheel and Antonine Wall. Limited to 750 runners, this on October 10 2026 challenge blends history, scenery and enduranc..

Explore historic Stirling at the William Wallace Running Festival on 10 October 2026, with mixed terrain routes past Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument. Distances suit all runners from a fun mile to 50 km and 70 km ultras with relay t..