Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

The Speyside Way Ultras is a trail running event in Scotland offering two ultra-distance options: a 50km and a 100km race. The 50km course runs from Tamdhu Distillery through scenic whisky country, including a challenging climb at Ben Aigen, finishing on the coastal path in Buckie. The 100km race st..

The Mormond Hill Run is a challenging 5.6-mile (9 km) race held in Strichen, Aberdeenshire, starting from the Ritchie Hall playing field. Featuring approximately 600 feet of ascent, the course climbs past the iconic white horse on Mormond Hill, offering stunning panoramic views from the summit, incl..

The Dunoon Ultra Marathon, held in Argyll, Scotland, is a challenging 48.6 km (30.2 miles) trail race featuring 981 meters of elevation gain. The course starts at Benmore Gardens and includes scenic loops through Pucks Glen, Glen Massan, Glenkin, and Bishop's Glen, offering stunning views of the Hol..

The Tom Robb Memorial Trail Race is a 7-mile trail running event held in the scenic Carron Valley Forestry near Denny, Stirlingshire. The course features an undulating loop that ascends towards Meikle Bin before descending back towards Carron Reservoir, primarily on hard-packed forestry tracks with..

The Ochil 2000s is a challenging long-distance hill running event held in the Ochil Hills, Scotland. Covering approximately 33 km with 1770 meters of ascent, the race starts at Glen Sherrup car park in Glen Devon and finishes at Stirling University. Participants navigate a marked route visiting mult..

The Achmony Hill Race is a challenging 3.5-mile hill run with a 700-foot elevation gain, held at the Games Field in Drumnadrochit, Scotland. This short, sharp race is part of the afternoon program of the Glenurquhart Highland Games. Spectators can enjoy much of the course from the games field, makin..

Run the Borders is a challenging 109km ultramarathon held in the Scottish Borders, following the scenic Borders Abbey Way. The circular trail links historic towns including Melrose, Kelso, Jedburgh, Hawick, and Selkirk, passing four ruined abbeys: Melrose, Dryburgh, Kelso, and Jedburgh. The course f..

The Portobello Beach Race is a 4-mile running event held on the sand of Portobello Beach in Edinburgh, scheduled for August 24, 2025. The course starts below the registration area at Towerbank Primary School and follows the beach eastward to a marker near the pumping station, then returns along the..

The Brodick Glencloy Trail on the Isle of Arran is a scenic 10K trail race featuring mostly rough footpaths and forestry roads, with an ascent of about 600 feet. Starting and finishing in Brodick at the Ormidale Sports Field, the course winds through West Mayish estate, up to the hill between Brodic..

The Kirkcaldy Parks Trail is a 5-mile trail race held within Dunnikier Park, Kirkcaldy, as part of the Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival. The course features a mix of grass, tarmac, gravel, soft trail, and field edges, winding through the park, surrounding woodland, and around a golf course. The even..

The Simon Wake Comrie Hills Relay is a challenging 43-kilometer relay race held in Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland, featuring 1,733 meters of ascent over four stages. Starting and finishing in Comrie village, the course traverses the hills surrounding scenic Glen Lednock. Legs 2 and 3 involve rough mou..

The Kinloss Running Festival, held at Kinloss Barracks Training Area on Scotland's Moray coast, offers a unique running experience on roads and runways within a military setting. Scheduled for August 30-31, 2025, the event features multiple distances including a 1K Fun Run, 5K, 10K, and the Ray Hugh..

The 12th ERN LP Run, organized by the Edinburgh Running Network, takes place at Meadowmill Sports Centre near Tranent, Scotland. This unique track event challenges participants to run as many laps as possible within 33 minutes and 20 seconds, inspired by the speed of a 12” LP vinyl record. Runners s..

The Speyside Windfarm Challenge is a trail running event held near Knockando, Scotland, featuring three race options: a half marathon, a 10K, and a 1-mile kids' run. The half marathon and 10K courses are exposed to the elements, requiring appropriate attire, while the children's race is a flat out-a..

The Glenmore 24 Trail Race is a challenging 12- or 24-hour trail running event held in the scenic Glenmore Forest near Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands. The course features a 4-mile loop starting at the Hayfield, winding through forest trails and passing Loch Morlich, offering a fully off-road exp..

The Ben Nevis Race is a challenging annual hill running event held in Fort William, Scotland, featuring an ascent and descent of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain at 4,409 feet. The race starts and finishes at Claggan Park, attracting up to 600 competitors who must be members of bona fide runnin..

The Cove & Kilcreggan 10K is an annual running and walking event held on the scenic peninsula around Cove and Kilcreggan, Scotland. The 10K course features mixed terrain, starting on flat roads and pavements before ascending a challenging forestry track with beautiful views of the Clyde Estuary. Aft..

The Tiree Ultramarathon is a scenic 35-mile race around the Isle of Tiree, located in the Hebrides, Scotland. The island is known for its white sandy beaches, rugged coastline, and unspoiled landscapes. The course follows the island’s circumference, starting and finishing at Gott Bay, Tiree’s longes..

The Crimond Run Fest, held in Crimond, Aberdeenshire, is a scenic running event set against the backdrop of the Buchan countryside and views of the Loch of Strathbeg Nature Reserve. Scheduled for September 7, 2025, it features two main races: a 6k and a 12k, with entry fees of £9 and £14 respectivel..

The Heart of Granite is a challenging 20-mile (32 km) circular race held in the Galloway Mountains, starting and finishing at Caldons Old Campsite in Glen Trool, Newton Stewart. Featuring 1850 meters of ascent, the course traverses notable landmarks such as Curleywee, Rig of Jarkness, the Murder Hol..