Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

Run Balmoral 15 mile trail on Balmoral Estate offers a scenic, challenging route from the castle along the River Dee and through Ballochbuie forest up toward Lochnagar. Expect changeable weather, a finisher medal and tree planted per entry.

Bruce's Crown Race is a rugged 46 mile team challenge across three Galloway hill ranges, testing navigation and endurance with stunning hilltop views. Teams of 2 to 4, camping included, raise funds for Galloway Mountain Rescue.

Tackle a 20 mile mountain loop across the Galloway hills with 1850 m of climbing, testing navigation and fell running skills on rugged ridges and summits. Marshalled by Galloway Mountain Rescue, all profits support the team and finishers re..

Take on a classic point to point trail ultramarathon along the West Highland Way from Tyndrum to Fort William. Epic Highland scenery, big climbs and pure endurance reward across 42 miles.

Event overview Beecraigs Backyard Ultra takes place 25–26 April 2026 at Beecraigs Country Park, near Linlithgow in West Lothian, Scotland. The event uses the Backyard Ultra format: all entrants run the same loop in sequence and must complet..

Run a scenic 44 mile loop around the Firth of Forth from Helix Park, crossing two iconic bridges and linking coastal paths. Solo runners or teams of 2 or 4 can tackle this waymarked mixed road and trail ultramarathon and earn a medal and te..

Run the award winning Hidden Glen 10K beside Loch Doine and into Monachyle Glen, with scenic trails and a 1K fun run for kids. Expect mixed tarmac and muddy trail, chip timing and medals for finishers.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the grounds of Scone Palace on Sunday 26 April 2026 with 5km and 10km options, the latter including a lap of Perth Racecourse. Canicross friendly, all finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merch and refreshme..

Take on the 90K Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra, a fully marked scenic route across historic Fife finishing at St Andrews Cathedral. Run through towns like Dunfermline, Markinch and Ceres for a memorable endurance pilgrimage.

Explore the Great Glen and Loch Ness in Ultra X Scotland, a multi day trail ultramarathon based in Inverness. From short 12 km runs to bold 110 km challenges, enjoy marked routes, checkpoints, support and a celebrated finisher medal.

Run a rugged 55 mile circle of the Cateran Trail from Gulabin Lodge in Spittal of Glenshee. With 2,250 m ascent and mostly off road terrain, this UTMB Index qualifier is a tough scenic Highland challenge.

Moray Coastal Trail Races is a two-distance ultramarathon along Scotland’s Moray Coastal Trail. In 2025 the event introduced a 50-mile Ultra (Forres to Cullen Viaduct) and a 23-mile Trail (Lossiemouth to Cullen Viaduct). The course threads..

Tackle the Formartine and Buchan Railway 12 hour or 6 hour ultra on Saturday 9 May 2026, running along the scenic trail between Maud and Auchnagatt. Race as far as you can in your time slot for medals, prizes and a great day out.

Run the Kintyre Way Ultra on 9 May 2026 from Tayinloan to Campbeltown, a scenic trail through beaches, woods and hills with stunning island views. Well supported course with refreshments, drop bags and relay options.

Run 400 km across the wild Scottish Highlands in the Cape Wrath Ultra, an eight day multi stage adventure from Fort William to Cape Wrath lighthouse. Each day brings remote mountains, sea lochs, overnight camps and full on course support.

Explore the wild Isle of Skye on a 79 mile application only ultramarathon that blends dramatic mountain and coastal terrain with self navigation. Limited to 100 entrants, an epic test of endurance with checkpoint support and GPS tracking.

Isle of Jura Fell Race is held on the Isle of Jura, Scotland. The route covers 28km with 7 summits and about 2,370 metres of climbing, making it a stern test of hillcraft, endurance and technique. The organizers describe it as one of the to..

Blair Castle Trail Weekender offers scenic trail races from kids runs to a 60 km ultra across the Atholl Estate beneath the Cairngorms. The event village brings live music, outdoor cinema and wellness workshops for a festival feel.

Join the Ayrshire Coast Sunset Ultra on 5 to 6 June 2026, a scenic 50 km out and back from Irvine Beach along coastal beaches and trails. Expect marshalled crossings, aid stations, post race treats, a finisher medal and goody bag.

Tackle 56 miles along the stunning Southern Upland Way in Ultra Scotland 50 on 6 June 2026, featuring 2,447 m of climbing and live GPS tracking for supporters. Expect a rugged, scenic test across wild Scottish hills.