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Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

With 91 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.

West Highland Way Race

Milngavie

The West Highland Way Race will take place in Milngavie on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run 98 miles.

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Moray Way 100 Relay

Forres

Moray Way Relay Race The Moray Way Relay is a team relay covering about 100 miles around the Moray Way route. The course starts and finishes in Forres and follows the Moray Coastal Trail to Spey Bay, the Speyside Way to Grantown-on-Spey, th..

July 2026

By Way of the Glen

Inverness

By Way of The Glen is a multiday 170 miles foot race from Milngavie to Inverness along the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, with about 24,000 ft of ascent. Limited to 20 experienced entrants, it is an epic Scottish ultra challenge.

Great Glen Ultra Marathon

Fort William

Take on the Great Glen Ultra, a tough 72 miles from Fort William to Inverness along the spectacular Great Glen Way with 8500 ft of ascent and 4 UTMB points. Expect mixed terrain, marshaled checkpoints and a true self reliant ultra.

Great Glen Ultra Marathon 42

Fort Augustus

Tackle a scenic 42 mile Great Glen Way from Fort Augustus to Inverness with sweeping Loch Ness views and about 6,000 ft of ascent. Solo unsupported ultra with three drop bag checkpoints and a finishing lap on the athletics track.

BOFRA - Alva Games

Alva

Take on the British Championship Hill Race at the Alva Games in Scotland. A short 2.5 km course climbs 365 m through steep slopes, gorse and muddy gullies, with junior and senior categories for a proper hill running test.

August 2026

Creag Dhubh Hill Race

Newtonmore

Newtonmore Highland Games : event overview The Newtonmore Highland Games take place each year on the first Saturday in August in Newtonmore. The event is held at The Eilan, the village shinty pitch, and includes heavy events, track and fiel..

GBultras | Ultra Great Britain

Stranraer

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

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Race Across Scotland

Portpatrick

Race Across Scotland is a 215 mile self supported ultra along the scenic Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath, testing endurance over rugged hills with a strict 100 hour cutoff. Entry by application and places are limited.

The Maverick Ochil Hills Trail

Stirling

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Join Maverick Race in the Ochil Hills from University of Stirling for scenic trails through Hermitage Wood and up Black Hill. Distances from 5 km to 49 km with marked, timed courses, aid stations, free parking and a finisher medal.

Speyside Way Ultras

Buckie

Choose 50 km or 100 km along the scenic Speyside Way, from whisky country to a coastal finish in Buckie. Well supported and steeped in tradition, this Scottish ultra offers big views and testing terrain.

Two Islands Half Marathon

Berneray

The 2 Islands Half Marathon returns in 2026 alongside the Berneray 10K. Tackle one or both races and soak up the stunning island scenery and friendly community atmosphere.

September 2026

Tiree Ultramarathon

Tiree

Explore the Isle of Tiree on a stunning 35 mile coastal loop that visits 14 beaches and finishes across Gott Bay. Start and finish at Scarinish Beach Hotel, enjoy on course support and a lively prize giving and island ceilidh to celebrate.

River Ayr Way Challenge

Glenbuck Loch

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the River Ayr Way Challenge, a stunning 40 mile ultra along Scotland's River Ayr on 12 September 2026. Expect rolling countryside, a coastal finish, and a friendly field of runners from across the UK.

Ben Nevis Skyline

Fort William

Salomon Skyline Scotland brings mountain and trail racing to Nevis Range near Fort William with distances from 10 km to 100 km. Expect live commentary, tracking, an expo, local food stalls and a lively prize giving and evening party.

Skyline Scotland

Fort William

Salomon Skyline Scotland brings mountain and trail racing to Nevis Range near Fort William with distances from 10 km to 100 km. Expect live commentary, tracking, an expo, local food stalls and a lively prize giving and evening party.

Wild Deer Scottish Trail Runs – Dalkeith

Dalkeith

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Explore Dalkeith Country Park on 27 September 2026 for the Wild Deer Scottish Festival Trail Runs, offering distances from a family mile to a 32.5 mile ultra and welcoming Canicross. Finishers get a medal, event merch and live chip timing.

October 2026

Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra

Glasgow

The Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra is a 57 mile point to point run linking the cities via canals and towpaths. Take in the Falkirk Wheel and Union Canal while testing endurance with live tracking and chip timing.

William Wallace Running Festival

Stirling

Join the William Wallace Running Festival on 10 Oct 2026 in Stirling for scenic routes past the Wallace Monument and other historic sights. Choices span a 1 mile fun run to 70 km with solo or relay teams and a lively finish at Stirling.

Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail Race

Auchterarder

Spice up your autumn at the Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail on 31 October 2026, a scenic run into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and climbs. Walk, jog or race the chilli pepper shaped route and claim a bespoke medal.