Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

With 104 trail races in Scotland lined up for the 2025-2026 season, there's a race for every level of runner. In Glasgow, take on the challenge of the city's lush parks, where the trails are as welcoming as the locals. Transition to the cobbled streets and ancient edifices of Edinburgh, where running is not just exercise but a communion with history, as you breeze past the iconic silhouette of Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat, the city's very own mountain.

Heading northeast, Aberdeen's coastal trails offer a refreshing run with the North Sea as your companion, or venture into Dundee, where the revitalized waterfront serves as a picturesque starting line for a running experience filled with scenic views and a fresh, maritime air.

Just outside the hustle and bustle, Paisley presents a runner’s paradise with its undulating hills, a test of endurance. Lastly, East Kilbride calls to nature lovers with its tranquil woodland trails, where the peace and quiet of the forest canopy creates an idyllic backdrop for both the casual jogger and the competitive sprinter.

Run the legendary Devil o' the Highlands, a 42 mile point to point ultramarathon along the West Highland Way from Tyndrum to Fort William. Expect rugged trails, dramatic Highland scenery and a tough climb with a 12 hour cutoff.

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Run a scenic 44 mile circular ultramarathon around the Firth of Forth on 25 April 2026, starting and finishing at Helix Park and crossing two Forth bridges. Solo and team relay entries, waymarked route and UTMB index registration.

Take on the Scone Palace Trail Runs on 26 April 2026 with 5 km and 10 km routes winding through the palace grounds and a lap of Perth Racecourse. Canicross friendly, all finishers get a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and refreshments.

Run the Hidden Glen 10K from Monachyle Mhor along the shores of Loch Doine and into Monachyle Glen, featuring a scenic tarmac to trail route. Take on the 10K or join the 1K fun run on this award winning course voted Best 10K in Scotland and..

May 2026

Ultra X Scotland is a multi day ultramarathon in the wild Scottish Highlands near Inverness on 2 to 3 May 2026. Choose from distances to 110 km in single day or two day formats and enjoy fully marked trails, camping and on course support.

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Run the new Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra on 2 May 2026, a 90K route across historic Fife finishing at St Andrews Cathedral. Enjoy coastal towns, rolling countryside, hot food at select aid stations and a finisher medal plus T shirt.

Finish on the sandy Gott Bay at the Tiree 10k and Half Marathon, a scenic Hebridean island race with lively post race festivities. Pick the 10k or run two loops for the half and soak up big sea views.

Run the dramatic Moray coast from Forres to Cullen past beaches, cliffs, forests and icons like Bow Fiddle Rock and dinosaur footprints. Tackle the 47 mile ultramarathon or choose scenic 23 mile or 20 mile trail routes.

Run the 55 mile Cateran Trail Ultramarathon on 9 May 2026, a rugged 90 km loop from Gulabin Lodge in Glenshee. Mostly off road over forest trails and open hills, this UTMB Index qualifier is a true self sufficient mountain test.

Run the Kintyre Way Ultra on 9 May 2026 from Tayinloan to Campbeltown, a scenic trail through beaches, woods and hills with stunning island views. Well supported course with refreshments, drop bags and relay options.

Saltire Trail Races, Saturday 9 May 2026 at Kilduff Farm Athelstaneford, offer 2 km, 5 km and 10 km routes on private estate trails. Run amid the village fair with BBQ and cakes and help support Athelstaneford Primary School Parent Council.

Run across the wild Scottish Highlands in the Cape Wrath Ultra, a multi day 400 km stage race from Fort William to the Cape Wrath lighthouse. Options include a flexible Explorer format and a shorter 100 mile three day challenge.

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Take on the Skye Trail Ultra: a rugged 79 mile race across the Isle of Skye, with stunning scenery, seven checkpoints and a 27 hour cut off. Entry is by application and limited to 100, so experienced, self navigate runners should apply.

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Isle of Jura Fell Race is held on the Isle of Jura, Scotland. The route covers 28km with 7 summits and about 2,370 metres of climbing, making it a stern test of hillcraft, endurance and technique. The organizers describe it as one of the to..

Kirkhill 8 is an 8 hour timed trail at Kirkhill Forest where you repeat a scenic 4.3 mile loop as many times as you like, aiming for distances from 20 miles to 50 miles. Field limited to 100 with pre entry closing 30 April 2026.

Blair Castle Trail Weekender is a three day trail running festival on the Atholl Estate by Cairngorm National Park, with races from 7 km up to a 58 km ultra. Camp and soak up live music, yoga, talks, workshops and guided runs in the festiva..

June 2026

Run 50 km along the scenic Ayrshire coast at the Ayrshire Coast Sunset Ultra, starting and finishing at Irvine Beach. Beaches, promenades and trails make this a memorable coastal out and back challenge with sunset views and post race treats..

Challenge yourself at Ultra Scotland 50, a 56 mile trail ultra along the Southern Upland Way through forests, valleys and mountains of southern Scotland. With a 20 hour cut off, live GPS tracking and just 400 places, this is a scenic endura..

Ultra Scotland 100 is a 104 mile ultra along the Southern Upland Way with about 4611 m of ascent between Dalry and Galashiels. Limited to 250 runners with a 38 hour cut off and finisher buckles.

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Run 31 miles through wild Glen Lyon, Perthshire, with about 3,500 ft of climbing, loch loops and river crossings for a true Highland adventure. Mostly off road, this scenic ultra awards 2 UTMB points and finishes back in Glen Lyon.