Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

The Eildon Three Hill Race, part of the East District Championships, is set to take place on June 21, 2025, in Melrose. This 7.2 km race features a challenging route with a 510m ascent, traversing the iconic Eildon Hills. Participants will receive a wooden medal and a complimentary drink from Tempes..

The West Highland Way Race is a challenging 95-mile ultra marathon held annually in Scotland, starting at Milngavie Railway Station near Glasgow and finishing at the Nevis Centre in Fort William. Covering the entire West Highland Way route, the race features a demanding course with 14,760 feet of as..

The 3 Beaches Half Marathon Hebrides is a multi-terrain running event held on the Isle of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides. Participants can run solo or as pairs, including a "Community Pairs" option where partners are randomly assigned. The 13.1-mile course begins on machair land behind the Dark Isl..

The Whitetops Hill Race, organized by Dundee Hawkhill Harriers, is a 10.4 km hill running event held in the scenic Sidlaw Hills, starting from the village of Kirkton of Auchterhouse near Dundee. The course features a 360-meter elevation gain and is well-marked and marshalled, making it suitable for..

The Calderglen Harriers Trail Running Festival is an exciting event taking place in Calderglen Country Park, featuring multiple trail races including a 10k, 5k, 3k, and a 1k race for younger participants. The festival promotes inclusivity, allowing entries for all gender identities. Participants can..

The Moray Way 100 is a challenging 100-mile ultra trail race in Scotland, starting and finishing in Forres. The course combines three iconic routes: the Moray Coastal Trail, Speyside Way, and Dava Way. Runners experience diverse landscapes, including coastal cliffs, forests, beaches, and whisky coun..

The Benarty Gala Trail Race is a scenic 5-mile trail run held at Lochore Meadows Country Park in Fife, Scotland. The course starts and finishes near the Lochore Meadows parkrun area, following trails along the southern shores of the loch with views of Benarty Hill, then looping through Harran Hill W..

By Way of the Glen is a challenging 170-mile foot race taking place from Glasgow to Inverness, scheduled for July 4-6, 2025. Participants will traverse two of Scotland's iconic long-distance routes: the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way. Runners have 28 hours to complete the first 94 miles of..

The Dollar Hill Race is a challenging 15km race organized by the Ochil Hill Runners, taking place in Dollar, Scotland. The course features a significant elevation gain of 960 meters, leading participants through scenic landscapes, including Dollar Glen and several hill summits. Runners must carry es..

The Great Glen Ultra Marathon is a challenging 72-mile race in Scotland, running from Fort William (Corpach) to Inverness along the scenic Great Glen Way. Featuring 8,500 feet of elevation gain, the course includes canal towpaths, forestry tracks, and some quiet roads, with the route marked by disti..

The Great Glen Ultra Marathon 42 is a challenging 42-mile race along the scenic Great Glen Way between Fort Augustus and Inverness. Participants run unsupported, following a fully marked route with stunning views of Loch Ness, hills, and mountains. The course includes approximately 6,000 feet of ele..

The Glamaig Hill Race is a challenging 4.5-mile hill running event held on the Isle of Skye, starting from the Sligachan Hotel. With an ascent of 2,500 feet, it is known as one of the toughest races in Scottish hill running. The race is a short Category A event, requiring all participants to carry w..

The Alva Games is a challenging hill race held near Stirling, Scotland, on the A91 at Alva. The course covers 1.60 miles (2.5 km) with a steep ascent gaining 1200 feet (365 meters) in elevation. Runners face natural obstacles including thorny gorse and a muddy gully as the hill steepens toward the s..

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a 32km trail running event through the remote and historic Lairig Ghru pass in the Cairngorms, Scotland. Starting near Aviemore, participants run a point-to-point route from the Linn of Dee back north, traversing rugged terrain including 600 meters of ascent and a..

The Cairn Table Hill Race is a challenging 7.2km hill race set in the scenic Ayrshire region, taking place on July 16, 2025. Participants must register in advance through EntryCentral, as there are no on-the-night entries. The race features chip timing and requires runners to navigate rough, unmarke..

The Highlander Last One Standing is an endurance running event held at Blair Castle Estate in Blair Atholl. Participants must complete a 4.167-mile trail loop every hour on the hour, with the goal of being the last runner remaining. The race tests stamina and resilience, with runners continuing unti..

The Gullane 8-hour Challenge, organized by NU Limits Running, is a timed endurance running event held in Gullane, featuring a 4.366-mile loop course. Participants aim to complete as many laps as possible within an 8-hour limit, traversing diverse terrain including sandy beaches, rugged coastline, fo..

The Splash & Dash Beach Race is a scenic running event held on West Sands Beach in St Andrews. Scheduled for July 20, 2025, the race covers approximately 4 miles over two laps on firm, compact sand, starting and finishing at the Life Guards Beach Hut. A unique feature of the course is a refreshing w..

The Falkland Hill Race is a challenging multi-terrain running event held in Falkland, Fife, starting and finishing at Tyndal Bruce Park. Covering just under 6 miles, the course features a mix of hard paths, grass fields, land-rover tracks, and open hillside, including a summit ascent of over 400 met..

The Berneray 10K Road & Cross-Country Race takes place on the Isle of Berneray in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, as part of the annual Berneray Week festivities. This friendly and intimate event features a scenic circular 10K course starting and finishing at Berneray Community Hall. The route combine..