Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

Run the Glen Lyon Ultra on 6 June 2026, a scenic 31 mile trail around Loch Lyon and Glen Lochay with about 3,500 ft ascent. Mostly off road with river crossings that may leave your feet wet, this rugged course earns 2 UTMB points.

Tackle a scenic 15.5 mile off road loop around Loch Lyon, weaving through remote Perthshire hills and river crossings. With rugged terrain, a friendly atmosphere and limited places, this is a classic trail challenge for adventurous runners.

Run the West Highland Way over three days with a small guided group, covering about 96 miles of iconic Scottish scenery from Loch Lomond to Ben Nevis. A coached non race ultra with pro guidance, small groups and epic mountain and loch views..

Cairngorms Ultra Trail invites runners to tackle a scenic 60 km route from Mar Lodge Estate through Caledonian pinewood and remote glens. With 1006 m ascent and UTMB qualifying status, it is a bold Highland challenge.

Take on the legendary West Highland Way Race, a 96 mile ultra across Scotland's dramatic Highlands from Milngavie to Fort William. This epic point to point challenge demands stamina, a motorised support crew and a 35 hours time limit.

Join a team relay around the scenic Moray Way covering about 100 mile over 12 legs, with teams of up to 4 runners, a live tracker baton, and some night running. A fun social challenge for clubs, friends or workplaces.

The Moray Way 100 is a stunning 100 mile ultra from Forres that threads coastal cliffs, beaches, forests and Speyside trails. With limited entries and a largely self sufficient format, it delivers an epic Scottish endurance challenge for ex..

Tackle a spectacular 170 mile long distance foot race from Milngavie to Inverness along the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, 02 to 05 July 2026. With only 20 places this epic supported challenge finishes with prize giving in Inverness.

Run the Great Glen Ultra on 4 July 2026, a 72 mile route with about 8,500 ft ascent from Corpach to Inverness along the scenic Great Glen Way. Expect canal towpaths, forest tracks and Loch Ness views plus 4 UTMB points.

Run 42 miles along the high Great Glen Way from Fort Augustus to Inverness, finishing with a lap of the athletics track. This unsupported trail race offers dramatic Loch Ness views and drop bag checkpoints for solo runners.

Tackle a tough 15 km hill challenge with 960 m of climbing at Dollar Academy in Central Scotland on Sat 4 Jul 2026. Expect steep, rewarding climbs, lively team competition and easy entry online or on the day.

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.

Scurry to the Sea 2026 is a scenic mixed terrain challenge of just under 12 miles, starting on Allermuir Hill and finishing on Musselburgh harbour beach with a sandy finale. Limited to 275 places and advance entry only, it blends cross coun..

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..

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

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.

Tackle scenic trails from Airthrey Castle at the Maverick Ochil Hills Trail, a day of rolling routes through Hermitage Wood and into the Ochil Hills. Distances from 5 km to a 49 km ultra offer challenges for all trail runners.

Take on the scenic Speyside Way on 15 August 2026 with 50 km or 100 km ultra options that wind through whisky country to a coastal finish in Buckie. Trails, forestry tracks and a big climb at Ben Aigen make for a memorable and rewarding day..

The Two Islands Half Marathon will take place in Berneray on Saturday 29 August 2026. You can run 21 kilometers.

Run the Highland Fling Ultramarathon on 29 Aug 2026: a scenic 53 mile point to point along the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Tyndrum via Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Way marked route, live timing and warm post race hospitality.