Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

With 108 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.

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 iconic West Highland Way Race, a 96 mile ultra from Milngavie to Fort William through stunning Scottish Highlands. This epic overnight challenge offers 35 hours to finish and a mountain finish at the Nevis Centre.

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Join the South Scotland Outdoor Festival at Drumlanrig Castle from 26 to 28 June 2026 for cycling, road and trail running, wellness, live music and films. Pick gravel rides, family runs or relax in saunas and enjoy local food.

Take on the Moray Way Relay, a scenic team relay of roughly 100 miles starting and finishing in Forres as it winds along coastal trails, forests and sandy beaches. Teams of up to four run 12 legs within 24 hours using a tracker as the baton..

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..

July 2026

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.

Tackle a scenic unsupported solo challenge along the Great Glen Way from Fort Augustus to Inverness: 42 miles with 6,000 ft ascent and stunning Loch Ness views. Fully waymarked route finishes with a lap on the 400 m track at Inverness.

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.

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.

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.

Run the Blades is a summer weekend of trails among towering turbines at Whitelee Wind Farm. Pick 10K, half marathon, 50K or junior mile and celebrate at the Event Village at Turbine 53 with prizes and a spinning medal.

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..

August 2026

Experience traditional Highland Games with tossing the caber, piping, Highland dancing and fairground fun at Newtonmore on Saturday 1 August 2026. Test yourself on the Creag Dhubh Hill Race a rugged 4½ mile climb with about 1200 feet ascent..

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

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Race Across Scotland is a 215 mile ultramarathon along the wild Southern Upland Way with major climbs and remote terrain. Limited entry and a strict 100 hour cut off make it a self reliant challenge for experienced ultra runners.

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..

Tackle the Ochil 2000s fell race in Central Scotland, starting from Stirling University for a challenging 32.7 km route with 1646 m of climb. Expect tough trails, big views and fierce club competition on Sat 29 Aug 2026.

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