Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2024-2025

The Speyside Windfarm Challenge is a running event featuring three races: a Trail Half Marathon, a 10K, and a 1 Mile Kids Run. Organized by local charities, the event aims to enhance education and sports provision in the community. Participants can choose to receive a medal for the half marathon or ..

The Gateside Gallop is a popular multi-terrain road and trail race taking place in NE Fife, designed to support the Gateside Memorial Hall, a vital community hub. Spanning just over four miles, the race is suitable for all abilities and features a challenging start followed by scenic woodland and ri..

The PIM Running Festival at Crathes Castle, organized by the National Trust for Scotland, features a Half Marathon, 5k, and a children's 1.5k race on September 14, 2024. The Half Marathon route takes runners through scenic country roads surrounding the estate, while the shorter distances remain with..

The River Ayr Way Ultra Marathon is a challenging 40-mile race set against the stunning backdrop of Ayrshire, Scotland. Scheduled for September 14, 2024, participants will traverse a mix of off-road rural paths and quiet roads, with checkpoints every 10 miles offering refreshments and support. Runne..

The Dunoon Ultra Marathon and Relay, scheduled for September 14, 2024, offers a challenging 55km route starting from Benmore Gardens, featuring approximately 1200m of elevation. Participants can choose between solo entries or a relay format, with the latter divided into three sections. The course in..

The ACORN Sandhead 10 is a ten-mile multi-terrain race taking place along the scenic Mull of Galloway Trail, from Sandhead to Stranraer. Participants will enjoy a picturesque route that includes sandy beaches, dunes, quiet back roads, and views over Loch Ryan. The event features well-marked paths, r..

The Merrick Hill Race is an 8-mile running event set in the scenic Galloway forest region of southwest Scotland, featuring a challenging climb of 2,900 feet. Participants will ascend the highest mountain south of Ben Lomond, the Merrick, at 2,765 feet. The race begins and ends at Bruce’s Stone in Gl..

The Arrochar 10k is a scenic running event taking place on September 21, 2024, organized by the Loch Long Jetty Association under UK Athletics rules. This varied terrain race features a challenging course that includes a significant hill offering stunning views of Loch Long, followed by forest paths..

The Wild Deer Scottish Trail Runs at Dalkeith Country Park offers a scenic and inclusive running experience for participants of all skill levels. This event is part of a series organized by Wild Deer Events, which aims to create friendly and well-managed races in beautiful countryside settings. The ..

The Fyvie Castle 5K and Fun Runs, organized by Turriff Running Club and Fyvie Parent Council, is set to take place on September 22, 2024. This event aims to raise funds for local schools and features a variety of races, including an 800m fun run for younger participants, a 1600m trail run for primar..

The Last Duel Trail Race, organized by Fife Athletic Club and Kirkcaldy Wizards, takes place on September 22, 2024, in Cardenden Woods. This approximately 5.7-mile race offers a unique trail running experience, featuring varied terrain and scenic woodland paths. Participants will run past the histor..

The Two Breweries Hill Race is a challenging 30km race with an ascent of approximately 1600m, taking place in the scenic hills of Innerleithen, Scotland. The event starts at the historic Traquair House and finishes at Broughton Ales. Participants must adhere to strict safety regulations, including c..

The Crimond Run Fest, taking place on September 29, 2024, features two scenic running events through the picturesque Buchan countryside, with views of the Loch of Strathbeg Nature Reserve. Participants can choose between a 6k race and a 12k race, with a kids' fun run also available. The event honors..

The Bennachie Hill Race, organized by the Garioch Roadrunners, is a popular annual running event in North-East Scotland, taking place on September 29, 2024. The race covers approximately 8.2 miles with a total ascent of 1600ft, featuring an all-off-road route that includes notable peaks like Oxen Cr..

The TriWorks Floors Castle Trail Race, taking place on September 29, 2024, invites participants to experience the stunning landscapes of Floors Castle in the Scottish Borders. Runners can choose from three distances: a 10km race featuring two laps of a scenic course, a 5km race on a single lap, and ..

The Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra, organized by GB Ultras, is a 57-mile race starting at the Riverside Museum in Glasgow and finishing at the Edinburgh Athletics Track. The event features a flat, fast-paced route with a 15-hour cut-off time, making it ideal for personal bests. Participants benefit from..

The Bennachie Ultra Marathon is a 50k trail running event set in the Bennachie Hills of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Scheduled for October 12, 2024, the race features a challenging route with over 5000 feet of elevation, covering six peaks including Mither Tap, Oxen Craig, and Millstone Hill. The course..

The Aberfoyle Trail Half Marathon, scheduled for October 12, 2024, is a scenic running event set in the picturesque town of Aberfoyle. This challenging half marathon features a diverse course that includes forest tracks, single trails, and a brief section of tarmac, all while showcasing the stunning..

The Dramathon is a unique trail running event offering four races: The Full Dram (nearly 42km), The Half Dram (nearly 21km), The Wee Dram (just over 10km), and the relay (We Dram). The races take place along the beautiful Speyside Way, passing by various distilleries with stunning views. Participant..

The Devil's Foot Trail Races, organized by Trail Outlaws, features a Half Marathon and a 10K race set in the picturesque landscape of Melrose. Participants will traverse scenic trails along the Southern Upland Way, with a challenging finish over the Eildon Hills. The course is fully marked and inclu..