Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2026-2027

A solo *69 km* trail run from Glamis Castle to Scone Palace on 28 November 2026 with marked route, GPS tracking, checkpoints and a finishers' medal and meal. Entry includes chip timing, a bus to the start and drop bag support.

Run a free 5 km in Glasgow's Rouken Glen park as part of the South By Five series. Your participation supports the Acorn Trails Community Fund and a local animal charity. Join for a community focused run and an optional park clean up.

A festive trail running event within the private grounds of Glamis Castle in Angus. Distances include a family 1 mile plus 5 mile and 10 mile runs, with Canicross allowed except in the family mile.

Multiple point to point races along the West Lothian Shale Trail, from 9K to a GPS tracked 50K, plus a 3 person relay. The event supports Smalls for All and features marked routes, checkpoints and chip timing.

Cairnsmore Hill Race on 12 December 2026 at Muirfad Farm Newton Stewart is a 17.50 km mountain race with 800 m ascent. It is organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue and requires winter kit and fell running experience.

South By Five is a free 5 km park run series in Glasgow. The Pollok Park event is one of six races held over 12 weeks. Participants can run single events or aim to complete the series.

A trail running festival on 3 January 2027 through Glenmore Forest finishing at Loch Morlich beach, offering 5.6 km and 11.2 km races with chip timing, finisher medals, home baking and prizes; dogs are allowed on leads.

This is a single 5km event in Bellahouston Park, part of the wider South By Five series visiting six Glasgow parks. Entry is free but includes a mandatory donation to a community fund. Runners can join just this race or aim to complete the..

Trail running festival at Vogrie Country Park with Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and a 1.6km family run. Marked and marshaled mixed terrain courses start and finish by the Victorian manor house, with post race refreshments and medals.

The South By Five series brings a free 5km run to Queens Park in Glasgow. This is a single event in a 12-week series visiting six parks. Entry requires a community donation, with support for a local animal charity.

A seven hour trail event at Callander Park, Falkirk with a 4.14 mile loop and an optional 1 km route. Solo and relay entries are available with live tracking and on site support.

A roughly 21 mile trail race at Ardgartan Forest Park on 06 Feb 2027, mostly off road around the Ardgartan Peninsula. The course includes forestry trails, an open hill section to Lochgoilhead, two water stations and mandatory kit requiremen..

Experience the stunning East Lothian coastline on this 50 km ultra marathon following the historic John Muir Way. This scenic route takes runners through coastal paths, woodland trails, and charming seaside villages from Port Seton to Dunba..

Trail runs at Culzean Castle on 7 March 2027 offer 5km, 10km and half marathon options across a 642 acre estate. Live chip timing is provided, canicross is allowed and finishers receive a medal, merchandise and refreshments.

A scenic, multi-terrain 10 km race in Newburgh, listed as the 12th edition on Saturday 20/03/27. The event page includes photos and albums from recent editions and records of past events.

A 90K UTMB Index 100K race along the Pilgrim Way from North Queensferry to St Andrews Cathedral, with 1,200 m of climbing, a 15 hour limit and an age minimum of 20; field capped at 150 runners.

A multi-distance trail event in Inverness on 1-2 May 2027 with entry by ballot. Races range from The Dash to 100 Miles and include charity and guaranteed-place options.

A 5 km obstacle event at Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy, on 9 May 2027. The grass-start course loops through parkland with steep hills and obstacles; participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.

Ultra Scotland on 5 June 2027 offers supported 50 mile and 100 mile ultramarathons in Scotland as part of the Ultra Great Britain series, with live online GPS tracking and organised by GB Ultras Ltd.

Scottish 6 Days Perthshire 2027 is a five day forest orienteering event in Highland Perthshire from 1 to 6 August 2027, marking the 50th anniversary. It features varied terrain, age class and colour coded courses plus rest day activities.