Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2026-2027

A 31 miles ultra around Loch Lyon and into Glen Lochay with about 3,500 ft of ascent. The mostly off road route includes several river crossings, multiple water checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements.

Glentress 8 Hour Challenge is an 8 hour running event at Glentress on 6 June 2026 organised by NU Limits Running. Registration for this edition closed on 3 March 2026.

A Scottish Athletics affiliated *10 km* trail race in Killearn on 6 June 2026, run over mixed surfaces with about 310 ft of elevation. Entries include a technical t-shirt or vest and official bib transfers are allowed until 31 March 2026.

An unmarked mountain race on Saturday 6 June 2026 along the Trotternish Ridge from Flodigary to Storr Lochs, about 27 km with roughly 2000 m ascent. Category A event with required hill running kit and map and compass navigation.

A social run from Archibald Simpsons to BrewDog DogTap in Ellon, roughly 21 miles with a 15 mile option from Dyce. The route has two drink stations serving beer and prosecco and finishes with a medal and goody bag.

A mountain hill race in the Western Mamores covering about 13 km and 1300 m of ascent over two Munro summits. The unmarked, clockwise route starts and finishes near Lower Falls and requires mandatory mountain safety kit.

A 15.5 mile off road loop around Loch Lyon in the Perthshire hills with about 1,500 ft of ascent, multiple river crossings and a mid race water station. Camping is available at the dam the night before.

Obstacle races at Hopetoun Estate near Edinburgh on June 7, 2026 include Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km and Beast 21 km, plus a kids race. Participants can attempt a Trifecta in one day while Tough Mudder Scotland runs the same weekend.

Approximately 10k trail run around Palacerigg Country Park with single-track and forest paths, raising funds for Freedom City Foundation. Pre-entry is preferred and participants must be 16 or older.

An approximately 8.4 mile trail race around the West Highland Way and Mugdock Country Park, timed with chip timing and limited to 300 entries. The event supports the local Scout Group and requires runners to carry their own food and water.

A five mile trail race on Arran with over 600 feet of ascent along Forestry trails behind Whiting Bay Village. The route passes Glen Ashdale Falls, forest tracks and the Fairy Glen and is Scottish Athletics licenced.

A three day ultra running challenge along the West Highland Way covering about 54 km, 42 km and 58 km on successive days. Small group format with overnight bag transfer and varied Highland scenery from Loch Lomond to Fort William.

A traditional hill race in the Pentland Hills on 10 June 2026 featuring a senior 5.2 km summit course and a shorter junior out-and-back. Limited facilities and parking; registration fees include a donation to the Pentland Hills Regional Par..

A beach 5 km race at Balmedie on 18 June 2026 organised by the Cosmics, featuring 30 m of climb and entries via Webscorer; parking is at Balmedie Beach car park.

An evening two-lap race in Linn Park on Glasgow's south side, covering just under 8 km and featuring the park waterfall and historic Halfpenny Bridge. The event is manually timed, supports the Friends of Linn Park, and has limited entry.

An off road 60 km ultra based at Mar Lodge in the Cairngorms National Park with 1006 m ascent, limited aid stations and a 48 km short course option via CP5 at Linn of Dee.

A Category AL hill race on the Isle of Arran covering 20 km with 1670 m of ascent, mostly unmarked and requiring map and compass navigation; entrants must be 18 or older with prior similar race experience.

A five hour lap challenge in Inverlael Forest near Ullapool where participants complete 3.6 km laps as individuals or teams; the event raises funds for Highland Hospice and awards medals to finishers.

Pretty Muddy Glasgow is a 5k obstacle event around Strathclyde Loch at Strathclyde Country Park. Waves start every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older, with funds raised for Cancer Research UK.

A 10.4 km hill race with 310 m of climb around East Linton on 13 June 2026, featuring a river wade and a steep rocky ascent with rope. Organised by Carnethy Hill Running Club, entries open online and on the day, fee £7.50.