Scotland
Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Scotland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 162 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Scotland below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
A guided night trail run of about 6 km from Milngavie Train Station on local paths with qualified guides; headtorch and trail shoes are required.
A 50 km trail race along the Dava Way from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres, mostly on old railway track with varied scenery; 8-hour cutoff, 300 places, entry fee £65.
A marked 8 km hill race from Strathpeffer with 350 m climb, steep muddy sections and marshals, starting at Blackmuir Woods about 1 km from the community centre.
A six hour night event where runners complete as many 5 km trail loops as possible, solo or in teams of up to three, with a tented base, lights and food.
Short Course Cross Country Championships on 7 November 2026 at Kirkcaldy High School with ProTay managing race pack fulfilment and timing alongside scottishathletics.
A 33 mile ultra from Killin to Strathyre in Perthshire, featuring the Glen Ogle Viaduct, multiple checkpoints, mandatory kit and about 3,000 ft of ascent.
A trail race of about 5 miles around Falkland Estate, starting near Strathmiglo Village Hall with forest loops in Drumdreel woods and age category prizes.
Up and Running Events holds measured, chip timed 5k, 10k and half marathon races at Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, with hydration stations, marshals and goody bags.
Drumfada Chase is a medium 6 to 9 mile race at Green gates, Annat on Sun 8 Nov 2026, forming part of the Lochaber AC Winter League.
Evening 8 km headtorch trail run from Milngavie Train Station exploring local paths including the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way with a qualified guide.
Inaugural Kilpatrick Hills half marathon on 14 November 2026 featuring single-track trails and forestry roads, limited to 50 places and listed as closed.
Trail race day at Glentress Forest with 21 km and 10 km marked courses, significant climbing, on-course hydration and visitor centre registration.
Out and back hill race near Lower Largo on 14 Nov 2026, about 10k with 300 m elevation, held under a Scottish Athletics permit.
FoxTrail Race 1 at Foxlake offers 5 km and 13 km off road trail runs through woodland, farmland and the John Muir Way on 14 November 2026.
A multi-terrain ultra around the Tweed Valley near Peebles on 15 November 2026, offering 50 km and 67 km waymarked routes with aid stations and mandatory kit requirements.
A single event 5 km park race at Linn Park on 15 November 2026, part of the six-park South By Five series. Entry is free but includes a mandatory donation.
A small pre-entry trail race at Annsmuir Woods, Ladybank, covering about 4 miles with a 50-runner limit and an entry fee of £11.
A chip-timed 5k, 10k and half marathon at Vogrie Country Park in Edinburgh with medals, hydration stations and measured courses.
A guided 10 km trail run in Milngavie on local paths including the Clyde Coastal path and West Highland Way, led by qualified first aid trained guides.
An eight hour looped trail event in Culbin Forest where runners complete 4.367 mile laps and aim for half, full or ultra marathon tallies.