Scotland
Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Scotland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 149 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Scotland below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
A guided 10 km night-time trail run from Milngavie exploring local paths by head torch with a qualified guide; trail shoes and a head torch are required.
A varied-terrain 10 km race in Arrochar, Argyll on 19 Sep 2026 with chip timing, a finisher medal, and prize categories including local and veteran awards. The route mixes forestry roads, woodland paths and a lakeside pavement with views of Loch Long..
Community fundraising runs at Fyvie Castle on 20 September 2026 including a 5 km multi terrain and 1600 m and 800 m fun runs with medals and prizes.
A 26.2 miles loop marathon in the Cairngorms National Park on 20 September 2026, mostly on trail with varied terrain around Kingussie. Entry includes a finisher's medal, T-shirt and post-race food; fee £89.99 and places limited.
Tom's Cairn Trail Races is a community organised fundraiser in Finzean on 20 September 2026 featuring trail races across estate woods and the cairn. The event includes local refreshments, a piper and live music.
A classic off road hill race on Bennachie covering about 8.2 miles with 1600 ft of ascent, passing several famous tops. The 36th running on 20 September 2026 is chip timed, limited to 160 places and organised by Garioch Roadrunners.
Charity run on 20 Sep 2026 at Maggie’s Centre, Larbert, with 5K and 10K woodland routes around Maggies Pond to support Maggie’s Forth Valley.
A fundraising trail 5k through the Hirsel woodland and old golf course in Coldstream on 20 Sep 2026 with modest entry fees and limited parking.
Trail ultras across the Ochils with 30, 50 and a limited entry 100 mile option between Stirling, Auchterarder and Perth, with chip timing, checkpoints and GPS tracking.
A 30 km hill race with 1600 m ascent from Traquair House to Broughton Ales, run under SHR rules with mandatory emergency kit and limited pre entry.
An 11 km hill race near Monymusk on 26 September 2026 with 430 m of climb and pre-entry only registration; listed 2024 fees are shown and parking is at Monymusk Village Hall.
A charity LP format track event at Meadowmill Sports Centre where entrants run as many laps as possible in a 33.3 minute music set, with kids races, prizes and cake.
A 13 km hill race near Aviemore with 720 m ascent, ridge summits and marshalled checkpoints; full waterproof kit and map are mandatory.
Point to point half marathon from Balerno to Coalhill, Leith along the Water of Leith, mostly off road, limited to 200 runners with fundraising for the Water of Leith Conservation Trust.
Trail running festival at Dalkeith Country Park on 27 September 2026 with family mile, 5 km, 10 km, half, marathon and ultra options; Canicross friendly.
Trail races at Floors Castle on 27 Sep 2026 featuring 10 km, 5 km and a Junior 3 km on hard packed gravel through castle grounds.
October 2026
Multisport course from Kinlochleven that combines a Loch Leven swim, mountain and gravel bike sections on the West Highland Way, and a run to Ben Nevis and back.
Three marked hill races on Morven near Dinnet with full, half and junior distances, mandatory kit for the full race, and prizes awarded after the event.
3 Oct 2026 OCR at Wheatrig Farm featuring a 3km with about 25 obstacles and a 400m sprint with 12 obstacles; youth and competitive divisions, limited entries.