Scotland
Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Scotland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 167 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Scotland below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
A mixed terrain trail festival at Tentsmuir Forest near Tayport offering a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, junior 5 km and a 1.2 km family fun run with marshalled, signposted routes and charitable proceeds for the Tayport Community Trust.
A multi terrain 10 km race on 1 November 2026 with a reversed route featuring road and trail sections, views over Loch Tulla and a finishing descent across the Bridge of Orchy. Entries are limited and the event uses chip timing.
Inaugural Kirkintilloch Olympians Antonine Trail 10 km on 1 Nov 2026, starting and finishing in Twechar on a mostly original ATRX route with notable climbs and a wooded finish.
A seven-round Borders cross-country league from November 2026 to February 2027 with NFC chip timing, club-hosted venues, age-group categories and team scoring.
A roughly 5 mile trail race around Kippen starting from the sports field, with limited Race HQ facilities, trophies for top finishers and a post-race cake and coffee.
A charity beach run on 01 November 2026 to raise funds for Team Hamish and Nairn Beach Wheelchairs, featuring an approximate 10 miles out-and-back course on Nairn Beach.
Short winter race at Braveheart carpark, Glen Nevis on 1 Nov 2026, part of the LAC Winter League, entry £3.
A guided night trail run of about 6 km from Milngavie Train Station on local paths with qualified guides; headtorch and trail shoes are required.
A 50 km trail race along the Dava Way from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres, mostly on old railway track with varied scenery; 8-hour cutoff, 300 places, entry fee £65.
A marked 8 km hill race from Strathpeffer with 350 m climb, steep muddy sections and marshals, starting at Blackmuir Woods about 1 km from the community centre.
A six hour night event where runners complete as many 5 km trail loops as possible, solo or in teams of up to three, with a tented base, lights and food.
Short Course Cross Country Championships on 7 November 2026 at Kirkcaldy High School with ProTay managing race pack fulfilment and timing alongside scottishathletics.
A 33 mile ultra from Killin to Strathyre in Perthshire, featuring the Glen Ogle Viaduct, multiple checkpoints, mandatory kit and about 3,000 ft of ascent.
A trail race of about 5 miles around Falkland Estate, starting near Strathmiglo Village Hall with forest loops in Drumdreel woods and age category prizes.
Up and Running Events holds measured, chip timed 5k, 10k and half marathon races at Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, with hydration stations, marshals and goody bags.
Drumfada Chase is a medium 6 to 9 mile race at Green gates, Annat on Sun 8 Nov 2026, forming part of the Lochaber AC Winter League.
Evening 8 km headtorch trail run from Milngavie Train Station exploring local paths including the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way with a qualified guide.
Inaugural Kilpatrick Hills half marathon on 14 November 2026 featuring single-track trails and forestry roads, limited to 50 places and listed as closed.
Trail race day at Glentress Forest with 21 km and 10 km marked courses, significant climbing, on-course hydration and visitor centre registration.
Out and back hill race near Lower Largo on 14 Nov 2026, about 10k with 300 m elevation, held under a Scottish Athletics permit.