Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2026-2027

With 202 trail races in Scotland lined up for the 2026-2027 season, there's a race for every level of runner. In Glasgow, take on the challenge of the city's lush parks, where the trails are as welcoming as the locals. Transition to the cobbled streets and ancient edifices of Edinburgh, where running is not just exercise but a communion with history, as you breeze past the iconic silhouette of Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat, the city's very own mountain.

Heading northeast, Aberdeen's coastal trails offer a refreshing run with the North Sea as your companion, or venture into Dundee, where the revitalized waterfront serves as a picturesque starting line for a running experience filled with scenic views and a fresh, maritime air.

Just outside the hustle and bustle, Paisley presents a runner’s paradise with its undulating hills, a test of endurance. Lastly, East Kilbride calls to nature lovers with its tranquil woodland trails, where the peace and quiet of the forest canopy creates an idyllic backdrop for both the casual jogger and the competitive sprinter.

MTC BEITHIR is an approximately 39 mile ultra from Forces Manor, Kingussie to Travelodge Inverness, serving as day six of the nine day MTC SCOTIA series. Entry is limited to 40 competitors and the race enforces a minimum 4.0 miles per hour..

A new day of the MTC SCOTIA End to End series, MTC SELKIE runs from Dornoch to Dunbeath with a limited field and mandatory kit and tracking. Entry options include a standard fee and a clothing upgrade package.

A 38 mile ultra from Dunbeath to John O'Groats on 4 June 2028, the MTC KELPIE is Day 9 of the MTC SCOTIA series. Field size is limited, entrants must meet a 4.0 mph minimum pace, and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

July 2029

This UKA regulated running event takes participants on a journey from Gretna Green to Penrith. Runners can choose between standard entry or a package including a race t-shirt and hi-viz jacket.

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