Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

The Kirkcaldy Parks Trail is a 5-mile trail race held within Dunnikier Park, Kirkcaldy, as part of the Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival. The course features a mix of grass, tarmac, gravel, soft trail, and field edges, winding through the park, surrounding woodland, and around a golf course. The even..

The 12th ERN LP Run, organized by the Edinburgh Running Network, takes place at Meadowmill Sports Centre near Tranent, Scotland. This unique track event challenges participants to run as many laps as possible within 33 minutes and 20 seconds, inspired by the speed of a 12” LP vinyl record. Runners s..

The Speyside Windfarm Challenge is a trail running event held near Knockando, Scotland, featuring three race options: a half marathon, a 10K, and a 1-mile kids' run. The half marathon and 10K courses are exposed to the elements, requiring appropriate attire, while the children's race is a flat out-a..

The Ben Nevis Race is an annual hill running event held in Fort William, Scotland, featuring a challenging ascent and descent of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain at 4,409 feet. The race starts and finishes at New Town Park, Claggan, Fort William, attracting up to 600 participants who must be me..

The Glenmore 24 Trail Race is a challenging 12- or 24-hour trail running event held in the scenic Glenmore Forest near Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands. The course features a 4-mile loop starting at the Hayfield, winding through forest trails and passing Loch Morlich, offering a fully off-road exp..

The Crimond Run Fest, held in Crimond, Aberdeenshire, is a scenic running event set against the backdrop of the Buchan countryside and views of the Loch of Strathbeg Nature Reserve. Scheduled for September 7, 2025, it features two main races: a 6k and a 12k, with entry fees of £9 and £14 respectivel..

The Tiree Ultramarathon is a scenic 35-mile race around the Isle of Tiree, located in the Hebrides, Scotland. The island is known for its white sandy beaches, rugged coastline, and unspoiled landscapes. The course follows the island’s circumference, starting and finishing at Gott Bay, Tiree’s longes..

The Cove & Kilcreggan 10K is a scenic running and walking event held on the picturesque peninsula near Helensburgh, Scotland. Scheduled for September 7, 2025, the event features a 10-kilometer mixed-terrain course starting and finishing at Cove Burgh Hall. The route includes flat roads, pavements, a..

The River Ayr Way Ultra Marathon is a 40-mile race held in Ayrshire, Scotland, showcasing some of the region's stunning scenery. Starting at Glenbuck Loch near Muirkirk and finishing at Riverside Stadium in Ayr, the course is mostly off-road with rural paths, some quiet road sections, and a tarmac f..

Heart of Granite is a challenging 20-mile (32 km) circular race held in the Galloway Mountains, starting and finishing at Caldons Old Campsite in Glen Trool, Newton Stewart. The course features 1850 meters of ascent, passing notable landmarks such as Curleywee, Rig of Jarkness, the Murder Hole, and..

Bruce's Crown Race is a challenging 46-mile team event held in Galloway, Scotland, starting and finishing at Caldons near Glentrool. Teams of 2 to 4 participants traverse three hill ranges—the Minnigaff Hills, Rhinns of Kells, and the Awful Hand—climbing over 4000 meters. The course offers stunning..

The Letham Glen Centenary 5K Trail Race, held in the scenic Letham Glen near Leven, Fife, offers a 5-kilometer course featuring undulating trails and woodland paths. This event celebrates the natural beauty of the area with a challenging yet picturesque route. All finishers receive a special commemo..

Tom’s Cairn 10K & 5K Trail Races take place at Finzean Church, Scotland, offering scenic trail running through the beautiful Finzean Estate. The 10K route ascends to the landmark Tom’s Cairn summit via woodland trails and estate paths, featuring a mix of terrain including some road sections. The 5K..

The Last Duel Trail Race, organized by Fife Athletic Club and Kirkcaldy Wizards, takes place in Cardenden Woods, Scotland, on September 14, 2025. This challenging off-road trail run covers approximately 5.7 miles, starting and finishing near Cardenden Primary School. The course features varied terra..

The Acorn Sandhead 10 is a scenic ten-mile multi-terrain race held in Stranraer, Scotland, starting from Sandhead along the stunning Luce Bay. The course follows the Mull of Galloway Trail, a designated Scotland’s Great Trail, featuring coastal paths, dunes, quiet back roads, farm fields, and woodla..

The Highland Fling Race is a challenging 53-mile (85 km) ultra trail marathon held annually in Scotland, traversing the southern section of the iconic West Highland Way through Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. The point-to-point course runs from Milngavie near Glasgow to the village of Tyn..

The Arrochar 10k is a scenic and varied terrain race held in Arrochar, Argyll, Scotland. The 10-kilometer course features a mix of track, forest roads, and paths, including a significant hill offering views over Loch Long. Runners cross the A83 trunk road with marshals' guidance and finish alongside..

The Ben Nevis Skyline will take place in Fort William on Saturday 20 September 2025.

The Salomon Jacobite 100 is a challenging 100km ultra-running event held in the Scottish Highlands at Nevis Range near Fort William. This race takes participants on a scenic journey through glens, along lochs, and over mountain bealachs, utilizing established paths and trails. Part of the Salomon Sk..

The Salomon Steall Marathon is a challenging 42km mountain race held in the Scottish Highlands, crossing the Mamores mountain range and skirting the flanks of Ben Nevis. Starting in Kinlochleven and finishing at the Nevis Range near Fort William, the course features 2,200 meters of ascent over a mix..