Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2024-2025

The Blackwood 10K Trail Run, organized by Dumfries Running Club, is set to take place on August 18, 2024. This event is a Scottish Athletics Permit Event, adhering to UK Athletics rules, and features a scenic trail run. Participants can expect medals for all finishers, along with food and drinks pro..

The Lomonds of Fife Hill Race is an annual running event organized by Lomond Hill Runners, featuring a challenging 16km course with a 750m ascent. Participants will navigate both East and West Lomond hills, including the famous 'bum slide' and various checkpoints along the route. The event emphasize..

The EpicTrails 8km event, titled "Hunting Out More Trails," invites runners to explore local trails starting from Milngavie Train Station. Participants will traverse scenic routes along the Clyde Coastal path and the West Highland Way, with a focus on social running rather than competition. The even..

The Loch Ness 24 is a 24-hour solo or team relay trail running race set along the scenic banks of Loch Ness. Participants aim to complete as many 7km laps as possible through ancient Scots pine forests and along the loch's beaches. The event offers flexibility, allowing runners to rest between laps ..

Run the Borders is an exciting ultramarathon event organized by Breaking Strain, set in the scenic Scottish Borders. Participants can choose to run or walk a 109km loop along the historic Borders Abbey Way, which features four ruined abbeys and picturesque landscapes. The event accommodates various ..

The Two Islands Half Marathon is a scenic running event taking place on the Isle of Berneray and North Uist. Celebrating its 14th year, this friendly half marathon features a gently undulating route that offers stunning sea views throughout. The race begins near the Gatliff Trust Hostel and conclude..

The Ochil 2000s is a challenging long-distance running event organized by the Ochil Hill Runners. The race covers a distance of 33 km with an elevation gain of 1770 meters, starting at Glen Sherrup carpark in Glen Devon and finishing at Stirling University. Participants must navigate through various..

Participants can join the Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing, a trail run through the iconic Lairig Ghru, on Saturday, 24th August 2024. The event is already full, and new entries will be placed on a waiting list. The trail run covers 32km with around 600 meters of ascent, including rough rocky trails and ..

The Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival 2024 offers a variety of races including a Trail Race, Half Marathon, and Fun Run, set in the historical town of Kirkcaldy. The Half Marathon route takes runners through famous landmarks, coastal paths, and parklands, providing an undulating course with beautiful..

The Tom Robb Memorial Trail Race is a 7-mile trail race taking place on August 24, 2024, at 9 am. The race is held in the beautiful Carron Valley Forestry, featuring an undulating course of forestry tracks. Funds raised from the event are shared between Alzheimer Scotland and Ochils Mountain Rescue ..

The Hugh McKenzie Trail Races, taking place on August 24, 2024, in the Lews Castle Grounds, is a charitable running event established in memory of Hugh McKenzie. Participants can choose between a 6km solo trail race or a team relay consisting of three 2km legs. The event aims to raise funds for the ..

Run Banchory is an exciting running event taking place on 25th August 2024 in Banchory, Great Britain. Participants can choose from a variety of races, including a half marathon, a 10k multi-terrain race, a new 5k event, and a 1k run for school pupils. The scenic routes primarily traverse the beauti..

The Brodick Glencloy Trail on the Isle of Arran is a scenic 10K running event that takes participants through a beautiful route starting at Ormidale Sports Field. The course features a mix of terrain, with only a small portion on tarmac, making trail shoes with grip essential. Runners will ascend ap..

The Palacerigg Trail 10K is a friendly running event taking place in Palacerigg Country Park, Cumbernauld, on August 25, 2024. This scenic trail run features an undulating route through beautiful landscapes, including single tracks and forest paths, making it suitable for all abilities, from seasone..

The Kinloss Running Festival 2024 is set to take place on August 31st and September 1st, offering a variety of races within the Kinloss Barracks Training Area in Scotland. Participants can choose from road races ranging from a 1K Fun Run to a Half Marathon, or opt for the unique Back Yard Ultra, a 4..

The Mormond Hill Run is an exciting running event scheduled for August 31, 2024, featuring a scenic 5.6-mile (9k) route with approximately 600 feet of ascent. Starting from the Ritchie Hall playing field, participants will enjoy breathtaking views of the Buchan countryside, culminating at the summit..

The Cove & Kilcreggan 10K is a scenic running and walking event taking place on September 1, 2024, in the picturesque Cove area. Participants can choose from a 10K run, a 10K walk, or a Junior Fun Run for children aged 6 to 15. The 10K route features mixed terrain, including flat roads and challengi..

The Speyside Windfarm Challenge is a running event featuring three races: a Trail Half Marathon, a 10K, and a 1 Mile Kids Run. Organized by local charities, the event aims to enhance education and sports provision in the community. Participants can choose to receive a medal for the half marathon or ..

The Tom's Cairn 10K and 5K Trail Races are scenic running events held in Finzean, Deeside. The 10K race takes participants through Finzean Woods and up Tom's Cairn, while the 5K race is set in the forest and is open to both adults and U16 academy-aged children. Additionally, there is a 1K fun run fo..

The Tiree Ultramarathon is a scenic 35-mile running event that takes participants around the beautiful Isle of Tiree, known for its stunning beaches and unspoiled landscapes. The course features a mix of terrain, including sandy beaches, gravel tracks, and grassy dunes, with navigation supported by ..