Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2026-2027

With 196 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.

A Category AL hill race on the Isle of Arran covering 20 km with 1670 m of ascent. The mostly unmarked route requires navigation skills, checkpoints and mandatory kit, and includes awards for overall, veteran and team categories.

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.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course around Strathclyde Loch at Strathclyde Country Park with mud obstacles to climb, crawl and slide through. Organized by Cancer Research UK, waves run every 15 minutes and a £50 fundraising target applies.

A 10.4 km hill race organised by Carnethy Hill Running Club around Traprain Law, featuring a river wade, a steep rocky ascent with rope and an extra climb via Pencraig Wood. Entry fee £7.50 and entries accepted on the day.

A 20 km, 1000 m AL category hill race around the Slioch Horseshoe near Kinlochewe. The unmarked, pathless route uses ordered checkpoints; entries use pre-selection and require age 18+ plus prior AM hill-race experience.

A trail race festival at Dechmont Law Park offering 10k, 6.5k and junior 2.5k races, chip timing, marshals and a 10k East District championship element.

A 5 kilometre Pretty Muddy obstacle event at Camperdown Park in Dundee on 14 June 2026, featuring muddy obstacles that involve climbing, crawling and sliding. Organised by Cancer Research UK with parking, toilets and refreshments on site.

A new midweek hill race at RSPB Loch Leven on 17 June 2026, covering 7.93 km with 370 m of ascent. Organised by Lomond Hill Runners, the event includes two main climbs, marshalls, route files online, and a donation to RSPB Loch Leven.

A hill race at Ardgarten on 13 June 2026 covering 7 km with 700 m ascent; the route is flagged from the summit and runners must carry specific kit including waterproofs, map and whistle.

A 5.8 mile hill race in Reid Park, Forfar on 19 June 2026 with paths and trails over "Bummie". Entry is £5, post race bridies are provided and a vegetarian option is available.

A 96 mile ultra marathon along the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Fort William, with 14,760 ft of ascent and a 35 hour time limit. Entrants must be 20 or older, have motorised support and prior trail experience.

The Saltire 24 ultra trail race in Scotland's Royal Deeside offers laps on a scenic multi-terrain trail. Choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour options, running solo or in teams. Enjoy free camping, hot showers, and eco-friendly prizes during the mi..

A 7.2 km hill race with 510 m of ascent across the three Eildon Hills, starting and finishing at Gibson Park, Melrose on 20 June 2026. Online entry only with early bird and standard prices and cash prizes for age category winners.

A 5.4 km hill race to the summit of The Law in Tillicoultry, featuring 630 metres of ascent, a marked walkers path and a same-route return. Part of the SHR and East District Championships with limited entries and mandatory kit requirements.

A 5 km muddy obstacle course through The Meadows in Edinburgh on 21 June 2026 with climbs, crawls and slides on mainly grassy ground. Organised by Cancer Research UK; participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies..

A three day outdoor festival at Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries and Galloway from 26 to 28 June 2026 featuring enduro, gravel and trail events alongside wellness sessions and live entertainment. Results will be posted on race day.

A hill race organised by Dundee Hawkhill Harriers in the Sidlaw hills, starting at Kirkton of Auchterhouse. The course is 10.4 km with 360 m ascent, open to those aged over 17, with individual and team prizes and post-race refreshments.

An evening trail running festival at Calderglen Country Park on 26 June 2026, with races from a toddler dash to a 10k, chip timing, marshalled courses and an after-race buffet. A donation is made from each 5k and 10k entry.

MacTuffX Ayr at Riverside Arena on 27 June 2026 pairs ten functional Xercises with repeated runs in Classic and Double formats, offering Solo, Doubles and Relay entries and a LITE weight division.

A 25 km, 2400 m ascent hill race around four Arrochar munros on 27 June 2026, requiring pre-entry and proven mountain race experience. The unmarked route demands navigation skills; compulsory mountain kit is checked at registration.

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