Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2024-2025

With 91 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 Calderglen Harriers Trail Running Festival offers various race options including 1k, 3k, 5k, and 10k trail races, with a toddler dash also available. The event takes place on June 28, 2024, within Calderglen Country Park and Langlands Moss. Participants must collect their race numbers on the day..

July 2024

The The Inverleith Sundowner Series will take place in Edinburgh on Wednesday 3 July 2024. You can run between 0 and 0 kilometers.

The By Way of The Glen (Glasgow to Inverness) 2024 is a 170-mile foot race between Glasgow and Inverness, encompassing the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way. The race starts at Milngavie Train Station and runners have 55 hours to complete the route, with checkpoints along the way for support ..

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing will take place in Aviemore on Saturday 6 July 2024. You can run 32 kilometers.

The Great Glen Ultra Marathon offers two options: a 73-mile ultra marathon and a 42-mile short course. Both routes follow the Great Glen Way between Fort William and Inverness, providing stunning views of Loch Ness and the surrounding hills and mountains. The race concludes with a lap of the 400m tr..

The Great Glen Ultra (Short Course) 2024 is a 42-mile foot race between Fort Augustas and Inverness following the Great Glen Way. The event is for solo runners and is designed to be unsupported with drop bags/checkpoints located at 3 points along the route. The route is fully marked with waymark and..

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The Dollar Hill Race will take place in Dollar on Saturday 6 July 2024. You can run 15 kilometers.

The Glamaig Hill Race is a challenging 4.5-mile race with a 2500 feet elevation gain, taking place on Saturday, 13th July 2024, starting at 3:00 pm from Sligachan Hotel in Skye. The course records are held by Finlay Wild (44:27) and Jill Stephen (56:09) from 2018. Described as one of the toughest ra..

The Floors Castle, Kelso 10k trail run will take place on Saturday, July 13th, 2024, at 10:45 am within the scenic grounds of Floors Castle. The course offers a mix of road and trail running, with some uneven sections and potential for slippery ground after rain. Runners will receive their race numb..

The Meall a'Ghiuthais Hill Race will take place on Sunday, 14th July 2024, in Kinlochewe. The race covers a 12+ km route with rocky terrain, requiring participants to be proficient in map and compass navigation. Entry fee is £12.00, and entries can be made through SiEntries. Limited entry on the day..

Participants can join the Cairn Table Hill Race on July 17th, 2024, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. This 7.2km race up one of Ayrshire's finest hills requires registration through Entry Central before the event, with no on-night entries accepted. The race will be chip-timed, and participants must be comfor..

Run the Blades is a popular trail running event held at the Whitelee Wind Farm, just a 20-minute drive from Glasgow. The event offers three distances - a 10K, half marathon, and 50K ultramarathon, making it accessible to runners of all levels. Participants can expect stunning scenery, friendly marsh..

The Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra will take place in Melrose on Saturday 20 July 2024. You can run between 46 and 66 miles.

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The Scurry to the Sea 2024 is a unique 12-mile running event in Edinburgh, offering participants the chance to enjoy scenic views. The race starts with a hill run to the top of Allermuir in the Pentlands and then continues downhill, incorporating cross-country, urban orienteering, and road-running. ..

The Jean Carr Race will take place in Fochabers on Sunday 28 July 2024. You can run 5 miles.

The Donkey Brae Races will take place in Aberdour on Sunday 28 July 2024. You can run 7 miles.

August 2024

The Creag Dhubh Hill Race will take place in Newtonmore on Saturday 3 August 2024. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing will take place in Aviemore on Saturday 3 August 2024. You can run 32 kilometers.

The Scurry Around Devilla Forest Trail Running Festival 2024 offers a variety of trail running options, including a half marathon, 10km, and 5km races, as well as a 1.5km family fun run. The event takes place in Devilla Forest, featuring scenic routes through the forest and around four secretive loc..

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 10 August 2024. You can run 221 miles.

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