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Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2026-2027

With 152 trail races in Scotland lined up for the 2026-2027 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.

Glen Rosa Horseshoe

Isle of Arran

Experience a traditional Scottish hill race on the Isle of Arran. This challenging 20 km loop traverses four summits of Glen Rosa with over 1600 meters of ascent over heather and granite terrain.

Ullapool Forest Runs

Ullapool

Test your endurance at Inverlael Forest with a five hour lap challenge overlooking Loch Broom. Complete as many 3.6 km loops as possible as an individual or in a team to support the Highland Hospice.

Slioch Horseshoe Hill Race

Kinlochewe

Experience a classic hill race across the rugged and pathless terrain of the Slioch Horseshoe. This 20 km event requires mountain navigation skills and previous category AM racing experience.

Dechmont Law Trail Race

Livingston

Experience a scenic trail festival in Livingston featuring 10km, 6.5km, and junior races through undulating woodland paths. Enjoy a well-marked course, finisher medals, and a famous home-baking buffet in Dechmont Law Park.

West Highland Way Race

Milngavie

Test your endurance on a 96 mile ultra marathon from Milngavie to Fort William. This storied route features 14760 feet of ascent and requires a personal support team and prior trail experience.

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Eildon Three Hill Race

Melrose

Take on the iconic Eildon Three Hill Race on 20 June in Gibson Park, Melrose, a 7.2 km challenge with 510 m ascent across the three Eildons. The 65th edition offers cash prizes and a fully marked route with mountain rescue support.

South Scotland Outdoor Festival

Thornhill

Experience an adventure weekend at Drumlanrig Castle featuring trail runs, gravel riding, and road sportives. Enjoy wood fired saunas, live music, and camping in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway.

Calderglen Harriers Trail Running Festival

East Kilbride

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Experience an evening of trail running at Calderglen Country Park with distances ranging from a toddler dash to a 10k race. Enjoy a marshalled course, chip timing, and a post race buffet at this inclusive community festival.

Moray Way 100 Relay

Forres

Tackle 100 scenic miles as a team in this unique relay adventure on the Moray Way. With 12 legs to split between up to four runners, it's a shared challenge through coastal trails, forests, and hills. Teams plan their own strategy and enjoy..

Moray Way 100

Forres

Traverse Scotland's dramatic Moray coast, Speyside whisky country, and the Dava Way highlands in this 100-mile ultra. Starting and finishing in Forres, the point-to-point route connects three iconic trails. The event has a 30-hour cutoff an..

July 2026

Sundowner 5K Series

Edinburgh

Enjoy a three part summer 5K series through Edinburgh's scenic parks. These chip timed evening races at Inverleith Park, Leith Links, and Fettes offer a friendly atmosphere for runners of all abilities.

By Way of the Glen

Inverness

A 170 mile point to point foot race from Milngavie to Inverness following the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, with checkpoints, tracking, and vetting of entrants.

Great Glen Ultra Marathon

Fort William

Take on the Great Glen Ultra from Corpach to Inverness, a scenic but tough 72 mile solo race with roughly 8,500 ft of climbing and a limited field of 150. UTMB points available for experienced endurance runners.

Great Glen Ultra Marathon 42

Fort Augustus

Tackle a rugged 42 mile Great Glen Ultra short course from Fort Augustus to Inverness with about 6,000 ft of climbing. Cross the line with a lap of the Inverness Sports Centre track for a memorable finish.

Dollar Hill Race

Dollar

A 15 km mountain race near Dollar Academy with about 960 m of ascent, multiple upland checkpoints and varied terrain. Entry is available in advance or on the day for a £6 fee and basic mountain kit is required.

The Seven Hills of Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Run Edinburgh's seven hilltops in a mixed road, trail and hill event that blends urban navigation with racing. Choose your own route between hilltop checkpoints and opt for the competitive Race or the more relaxed Challenge.

Floors Castle - Kelso 10k

Kelso

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

Holyrood Park

Arthur's Seat

Choose from a 5k, 10k, or half marathon on a scenic route through Edinburgh's Holyrood Park. The course includes laps around landmarks like Arthur's Seat on mixed terrain. Dogs are welcome to run alongside participants.

Moffat Festival of Running

Moffat

A multi-terrain festival centred on a 15 km race with significant climbs and a long downhill finish, plus junior loops and a tots dash, organised under UK Athletics rules with open and local prize categories.

Cairn Table Hill Race

Muirkirk

Experience a 7.2 km hill race up Cairn Table in East Ayrshire. This chip timed event features rough terrain and unmarked routes for runners seeking a self reliant hill running experience.