Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2024-2025

With 90 trail races in Scotland lined up for the 2024-2025 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.

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing will take place in Aviemore on Sunday 26 May 2024. You can run 32 kilometers.

The Blair Castle Trail Weekender is set to take place from May 31 to June 2, 2024, offering a variety of trail races ranging from 7km to the challenging 60km 'Full Tilt Ultra'. The event, held at Blair Castle on the Atholl Estate, includes an outdoor cinema, live music, and a festival village with a..

June 2024

The Killearn 10k Trail Race 2024 is a Scottish Athletics affiliated event that takes place on June 1st, 2024. The trail run is multi-terrain, including tarmac, forest path, farm track, and open grassland. The race starts and finishes in Killearn Public Park, following a route through the village ont..

The Saltire Trail Races will take place in North Berwick on Saturday 1 June 2024. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

The Trotternish Ridge Race is set to take place on Saturday, 1st June 2024. The race covers a distance of around 27km with approximately 2000m of ascent and descent, starting at Flodigary and finishing at Storr Lochs. The course is unmarked, requiring competitors to navigate between unmanned checkpo..

The Cairngorms Ultra Trail is a 60km trail run taking place on Saturday 1st June 2024, starting and finishing at Mar Lodge Estate in Braemar, Aberdeenshire. The route offers extensive views of the Cairngorm Mountains, including Ben Macdui, Braeriach, and Cairn Toul. The event features a new 'Short C..

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The Glen Lyon Ultra Marathon is a 31-mile foot race held in the remote Glen Lyon in the Perthshire hills, taking place on 1st June 2024. The route includes a loop of Loch Lyon with river crossings, a climb over the hill into Glen Lochay, and a mix of off-road and tarmac terrain. The race fee include..

The Glen Lyon Trail Race is a 15.5 mile foot race held in the remote Glen Lyon in the Perthshire hills. The route is 100% off-road and includes around 6 river crossings. Runners will face a steep climb shortly after the start, followed by an undulating course for the next fourteen miles, finishing b..

The Chariots of Fire Beach Race is a 5km out and back race held on West Sands, St Andrews. The event is inspired by the 1924 Paris Olympics and the film Chariots of Fire. Participants can run through the waves if they wish. The race features a children's 1-mile fun run and all finishers receive a fr..

The Milngavie Trail Race is a challenging 8.4-mile race through the wild and beautiful trails of the West Highland Way and Mugdock Country Park. The event is organized by the 20th Glasgow (1st Milngavie) Scout Group and aims to raise funds for improvements to the Scout Hall and activities for young ..

The The Inverleith Sundowner Series will take place in Edinburgh on Wednesday 5 June 2024. You can run between 0 and 0 kilometers.

The Templeton Trail Race will take place in Dundee on Friday 7 June 2024. You can run 5 miles.

The Ultra Scotland 50 is a challenging 56-mile ultramarathon taking place on Saturday, 8th June 2024, along the Southern Upland Way in Scotland. With a total elevation of 2447m, participants will experience remarkable forests, valleys, and majestic mountains of Southern Scotland. The event offers Li..

The GB Ultras - Ultra Scotland 100 Mile will take place in Dalry on Saturday 8 June 2024. This trail is organized by GB Ultras. You can run 106 miles.

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The Ultra Scotland 50 is a challenging 56-mile ultramarathon taking place on Saturday, 8th June 2024, along the Southern Upland Way in Scotland. With a total elevation of 2447m, participants will experience remarkable forests, valleys, and majestic mountains of Southern Scotland. The event offers Li..

The Cove & Kilcreggan 10K Run and Walk will take place on June 9th, 2024, featuring a challenging and varied route with beautiful scenery. The run starts and finishes at the Cove Burgh Hall, with the route including pavement, forestry tracks, and a satisfying downhill run. There is also a 1.3km Fun ..

The Eildon Three Hill Race 2024 will take place on June 22nd, starting at Gibson Park in Melrose. The 7.2 km route includes a 510m ascent, traversing the iconic three Eildon Hills. The race is open to all, with an early bird discount available for entries before January 31st, 2024. All participants ..

The West Highland Way Race is a challenging 95-mile trail run starting at Milngavie Railway Station and finishing at the Nevis Centre in Fort William. The race takes place from Saturday 22nd to Sunday 23rd June 2024, with a time limit of 35 hours. Participants must navigate through checkpoints withi..

The Moray Way 100 is a challenging trail run covering 100 miles, starting and finishing in Forres. The route takes runners along the Moray Coastal Trail, Speyside Way, and Dava Way, offering stunning views and varied terrain. The race is open to experienced ultra runners over 18 years old and has a ..

The Dechmont Law Trail Race, organized by Lothian Running Club, offers a 10K race, a new 6.5K race, and a junior 2.5K race on Sunday, 23 June 2024, in Dechmont Law Park, Livingston. The course features a scenic, undulating woodland trail with some tarmac sections, passing by the Alien Stone and offe..