Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

The 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. Featuring 1850 meters of ascent, the course traverses notable landmarks such as Curleywee, Rig of Jarkness, the Murder Hol..

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..

Tom’s Cairn 10K & 5K Trail Races take place in Finzean, Deeside, with both races starting and finishing at Birse and Feughside Parish Church. The 10K course features a challenging ascent of 239 meters to the summit of Tom’s Cairn, running through woodland trails and estate tracks within the scenic F..

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 Letham Glen Centenary 5K Trail Race, held in the scenic surroundings of Letham Glen, Leven, Fife, is a 5-kilometer trail run featuring undulating routes through trails and woodland paths. The event offers a friendly atmosphere with a focus on community spirit and respect for all participants and..

The ACORN Sandhead 10 is a scenic ten-mile multi-terrain race held in southwest Scotland, running from Sandhead to Stranraer along the last section of the Mull of Galloway Trail. The course features coastal paths with stunning views over Luce Bay, dunes, quiet back roads, farmland, woodland, and fin..

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 steep climbs, technical rocky sec..

The Salomon Jacobite 100 is a challenging 100km ultra-running event held in the Scottish Highlands near Fort William at the Nevis Range. This race is part of the Salomon Skyline Scotland series, renowned for its world-class mountain and trail running experiences. The course takes runners through sce..

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

The Salomon Trail Marathon in Fort William is a premier mountain and trail running event held at the Nevis Range near Fort William, Scotland. The marathon features a scenic route through Leanachan Forest, utilizing well-maintained forestry tracks, paths, and trails that offer easy, fast terrain with..

The Highland Fling Race is a 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 Highland village of Tyndru..

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..

Skyline Scotland® is a premier mountain and trail running event held at Nevis Range near Fort William, Scotland. Established in 2015, it has grown into a world-class festival featuring seven newly designed races ranging from 10km to 100km, including skyrunning, ultra, and trail options. The event at..

The Run of the Mill is a challenging 14.6 km race with 966 meters of ascent, held in Alva Glen near the Ochils Woodland Park in Clackmannanshire, Scotland. The course starts and finishes at Alva Glen, passing through scenic footpaths to Tillicoultry and ascending several summits including Andrew Gan..

The Bennachie Hill Race, held near Oyne in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a popular off-road running event organized by Garioch Roadrunners. The senior race covers approximately 8.2 miles (13.1 km) with 1,600 feet (500 m) of ascent, featuring iconic Bennachie summits such as Oxen Craig, Craigshannoch,..

The Fyvie Castle 5k and Fun Run is a multi-distance running event held at Fyvie Castle in Turriff, Scotland. Scheduled for September 21, 2025, it features a 5 km multi-terrain race for participants over 5 years old (with under-11s accompanied by an adult), a 1600m trail run for primary school childr..

The Two Breweries Hill Race is a challenging 30 km (18 miles) hill running event held annually in the scenic Scottish Borders, starting from Traquair House in Innerleithen and finishing at Broughton Ales brewery. Featuring approximately 1500 meters (4900 feet) of ascent, the course traverses hill tr..

The TriWorks Floors Castle Trail Race, held on September 28, 2025, takes place in the scenic Scottish Borders at Floors Castle, Scotland's largest inhabited castle. The event offers three trail running distances: a 10km race (two laps of a 5km course), a 5km race (one lap), and a Junior 3km race for..

The Wild Deer Scottish Trail Runs at Dalkeith Country Park offer a scenic trail running event just a few miles from Edinburgh. Set within a historic 1000-acre estate, the event features multiple distances: 5km, 10km, half marathon (two laps), marathon (four laps), and an ultra marathon of 32.5 miles..

The Aviemore Half Marathon and 10k Race For All take place at Badaguish Outdoor Centre near Aviemore, Scotland, set against the stunning Cairngorms backdrop. Both races start and finish at Badaguish, featuring scenic routes through Glenmore Forest Park with forest tracks, loch shores, and mountain v..