Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2026-2027

A single-lap 5k obstacle course through The Meadows with muddy challenges on mainly grassy, potentially waterlogged ground. Waves start every 15 minutes; marshals assist on course and the event includes on-site refreshments and toilets.

A 4.7 mile handicapped road and trail race from Oxton to Lauder on 23 June 2026, with bus transport and a buffet included in entry. Entries close 19 June 2026 and the event is Scottish Athletics licensed.

A guided trail run from Balmaha car park over Conic Hill and down the West Highland Way to Milton of Buchanan, about 8 to 10 km. Social group running with a qualified, first aid trained guide; no dogs or under 18s.

A three day outdoor festival at Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries and Galloway from 26 to 28 June 2026 featuring enduro, gravel and trail events alongside wellness sessions and live entertainment. Results will be posted on race day.

A hill race organised by Dundee Hawkhill Harriers in the Sidlaw hills, starting at Kirkton of Auchterhouse. The course is 10.4 km with 360 m ascent, open to those aged over 17, with individual and team prizes and post-race refreshments.

An evening trail running festival at Calderglen Country Park on 26 June 2026, with races from a toddler dash to a 10k, chip timing, marshalled courses and an after-race buffet. A donation is made from each 5k and 10k entry.

MacTuffX AYR on 27 June 2026 at Riverside Arena Ayr features solo, doubles and relay formats across classic 10 x 400 m and double 10 x 800 m distances, a LITE weight division and an 18 or over age requirement.

A 25 km, 2400 m ascent hill race around four Arrochar munros on 27 June 2026, requiring pre-entry and proven mountain race experience. The unmarked route demands navigation skills; compulsory mountain kit is checked at registration.

A 100 mile ultra starting and finishing in Forres, the Moray Way 100 follows the Moray Coastal Trail, Speyside Way and Dava Way through beaches, forests and clifftop paths. Entries are limited and the race has a 30 hour cutoff.

Teams of up to four share the full Moray Way route of about 100 miles, split into 12 legs with checkpoint handovers. Runners must be over 16, each must run at least three legs, and some sections may include night running.

MacTuffX Dundee on 28 June 2026 is a functional fitness race at the Regional Performance Centre in Dundee. Entrants 18 or over can compete solo, in doubles, or in five person relays over Classic 10 x 400 m or 2X 10 x 800 m formats.

A Category C long hill race of 43 km along the historic Lairig Ghru drove road, rising to 835 m between Braemar and Aviemore. Online entry is £25 and net proceeds support the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team.

A two hour trail run through Blingery Forest near Newton in Caithness on June 28, 2026. Organized by thesocialstrides with travel options noted and tickets listed as free but shown as sold out.

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.

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.

A guided 6 km social trail run from Milngavie Train Station exploring parts of the Clyde Coastal path and West Highland Way. Qualified guide, trail shoes mandatory, no dogs or under 18s, limited places and proceeds support a local charity.

A 170 miles foot race from Glasgow to Inverness along the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way with about 24,000 ft of ascent. Entry is restricted to runners with prior ultra experience and the route uses tracked, marshalled checkpoints..

A 24 hour charity relay at Lochore Meadows Country Park where participants run laps of a multi terrain 5K loop. Distances range from 5K to ultramarathon and facilities include refreshments, shelter and first aid.

A 72 mile ultramarathon along the waymarked Great Glen Way from Corpach to Inverness with about 8,500 ft of ascent; solo unsupported race with marshaled checkpoints, mandatory kit and 4 UTMB points.

Experience a solo 42 mile race along the Great Glen Way from Fort Augustus to Inverness. This unsupported event features views of Loch Ness and 6000 feet of elevation. Runners finish with a final lap of the athletics track.