Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

The Ayrshire Coast Sunset Ultra is an exciting ultramarathon event set to take place on June 6, 2025, starting and finishing at Irvine Beach. Participants will experience a scenic 50km route along beaches, promenades, and trails, running from sunset to sunrise. The event is designed to be inclusive,..

Ultra Scotland 50 is a challenging 56-mile ultra marathon held along the scenic Southern Upland Way in southern Scotland. Starting at St John's Town of Dalry and finishing at Moffat Rugby Club, the course features 2,447 meters of elevation through forests, valleys, and mountains rich in history. The..

The Killearn 10K Trail Race is a community-organized running event scheduled for June 7, 2025. This Scottish Athletics affiliated race features a multi-terrain course that includes tarmac, forest paths, farm tracks, and open grassland, starting and finishing in Killearn Public Park. Participants age..

The BrewDog Summer Run is a popular fun running event held in Aberdeen, starting at BrewDog Castlegate and finishing at BrewDog DogTap in Ellon. The main course covers approximately 21 miles (34 km), following a scenic route through the city via Gallowgate, Haudagain, Dyce, and along an old railway..

Ultra Scotland 100 is a challenging 104-mile ultramarathon held along the scenic Southern Upland Way in southern Scotland. Starting at St John's Town of Dalry and finishing in Melrose, the race features 4,611 meters of elevation gain and traverses iconic trails including Benbrake, Gateshaw Rig, Lowt..

The Trotternish Ridge Race is a challenging 27km mountain running event held on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, from Flodigary to Storr Lochs along the scenic Trotternish Ridge. Featuring approximately 2000m of ascent and descent, the course is unmarked, requiring competitors to navigate between unmanne..

The Glen Lyon Ultra Marathon is a challenging 31-mile trail race set in the remote and scenic Perthshire hills of Glen Lyon and Glen Lochay, Scotland. The course features approximately 3,500 feet of elevation gain and includes a loop around Loch Lyon with six river crossings, ensuring wet feet early..

The Glen Lyon Trail Race is a 15.5-mile off-road running event set in the remote and scenic Glen Lyon in the Perthshire hills, Scotland. The course loops around Loch Lyon, featuring approximately six river crossings that ensure wet feet, and includes a steep climb early on followed by undulating ter..

Wild Journeys - West Highland Way is a challenging 3-day ultra running event covering approximately 96 miles (154 km) with 4,312 meters (12,143 feet) of elevation in Scotland. Starting in Milngavie near Glasgow, runners traverse iconic landscapes including Loch Lomond, Conic Hill, glens, waterfalls,..

The Turnhouse Hill Race, organized by Penicuik Harriers Running Club, is a traditional hill running event held in the Pentland Hills Regional Park near Edinburgh, Scotland. The senior race covers 5.2 km with a 310-meter ascent, featuring steep climbs and descents, including a challenging heather-cov..

The Bennachie Summer Series is a series of 5k trail races held on forest tracks at the base of Bennachie. Taking place on the second Thursday of each month from June to September, the events start at the Bennachie Visitor Centre. Participants compete in a scenic course with approximately 120 meters..

The ACORN Toota-Linn is an 8km evening trail race held in Glasgow's scenic Linn Park, known for its beautiful waterfall and historic Halfpenny Bridge. The race features a two-lap course that showcases the park's natural beauty while being less muddy than other local trail races, making it ideal for..

The Glen Rosa Horseshoe is a challenging Category AL Scottish hill race held on the Isle of Arran, starting from the Brodick Castle Rangers Centre. Covering 20km with a total ascent of 1670m, the race features a clockwise loop navigating four summits in Glen Rosa, mostly unmarked and running over he..

The Traprain Law Hill Race, organized by Carnethy Hill Running Club, is a 10.3 km multi-terrain event held in East Linton, Scotland, as part of the East Linton Gala. The course features paths, farm tracks, grass, and a river crossing over the River Tyne, followed by a steep rock scramble ascent of T..

The Saltire Trail Races will take place at Kilduff Farm in Athelstaneford, East Lothian, on June 14, 2025. Participants can choose from three race options: a 10km, a 5km, and a 2km fun run for children of all ages. The event promises a scenic route through a private estate, featuring a mix of trail,..

The Dechmont Law Trail Race Festival, organized by Lothian Running Club, takes place in Dechmont Law Park, Livingston, West Lothian. Scheduled for June 15, 2025, the event features three races: a 10K trail race for experienced runners, a 6.5K race suitable for beginners, and a 2.5K junior race for y..

The Seven Hills of Edinburgh is an annual 14.3-mile running event held in Scotland's capital, featuring approximately 2200 feet of ascent and descent. Starting and finishing at Calton Hill, participants navigate a challenging course that includes six checkpoints on Edinburgh’s iconic hills: the Cast..

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a trail running event that offers participants a unique opportunity to traverse the historic Lairig Ghru, a 32km high mountain pass in Scotland. This guided run, suitable for those aged 18 and older, includes a morning transfer from Aviemore to the starting point a..

The Forfar Hill Race, organized by Forfar Road Runners, is a 5.8-mile hill running event held in Reid Park, Forfar. The challenging course takes runners along paths and trails up and over the local landmark known as "Bummie," starting and finishing in Reid Park. The race offers a friendly and compet..

The West Highland Way Race is a challenging 95-mile ultra marathon held annually in Scotland, starting at Milngavie Railway Station near Glasgow and finishing at the Nevis Centre in Fort William. Covering the entire West Highland Way route, the race features a demanding course with 14,760 feet of as..