Scotland
Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Scotland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 166 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 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.
Off-road 5 km and 13 km trail runs at Foxlake, Dunbar on 14 November 2026, across woodland, farmland and the John Muir Way.
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 community 5 km event at Linn Park on 15 November 2026, part of a six-park South By Five series with free entry and a required community 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.
Up and Running at Vogrie Country Park in Edinburgh offers 5k, 10k and half marathon distances on a chip timed, measured course with medals, hydration and free race photos.
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.
A 14.6 km hill race in the Ochils with 966 m ascent, summit checkpoints including The Nebit, a 300 runner limit, and mandatory safety kit.
Trail runs at Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill with 10 km, 5 km and a 1.2 km festive fun run supporting a local school and the reserve.
Short Lochaber AC Winter League race at Erract, Glen Loy on 22 November 2026 with a £3 entry; part of the Winter League schedule.
A 69 km trail ultra from Glamis Castle to Scone Palace on 28 November 2026 with marked route, checkpoints, GPS tracking, finish medals and a meal voucher for all finishers.
A 5 km Rouken Glen event on 29 November 2026, part of the South By Five six park series; free entry with a mandatory donation and limited places.