Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

With 117 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.

The Run of the Mill is a challenging 14.6 km race with 966 meters of ascent, held in Alva Glen near the Ochils Woodland Park in Clackmannanshire, Scotland. The course starts and finishes at Alva Glen, passing through scenic footpaths to Tillicoultry and ascending several summits including Andrew Gan..

The Salomon Trail Marathon in Fort William is a world-class mountain and trail running event held at Nevis Range near Fort William, Scotland. The marathon features a scenic route through Leanachan Forest, utilizing well-maintained forestry tracks, paths, and trails that offer easy and fast terrain...

The Bennachie Hill Race, held near Oyne in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a popular off-road running event organized by Garioch Roadrunners. The senior race covers approximately 8.2 miles (13.1 km) with 1,600 feet (500 m) of ascent, featuring iconic Bennachie summits such as Oxen Craig, Craigshannoch,..

The Two Breweries Hill Race is an annual running event held in the scenic Scottish Borders, covering a challenging 30 km (18 miles) route with an ascent of 1500m (4900ft). Starting at Traquair House and finishing at Broughton Ales, the race celebrates local breweries and the spirit of hill running...

The Wild Deer Scottish Trail Runs at Dalkeith Country Park offer a scenic trail running event just a few miles from Edinburgh. Set within a historic 1000-acre estate, the event features multiple distances: 5km, 10km, half marathon (two laps), marathon (four laps), and an ultra marathon of 32.5 miles..

The TriWorks Floors Castle Trail Race, held on September 28, 2025, takes place in the scenic Scottish Borders at Floors Castle, Scotland's largest inhabited castle. The event offers three trail running distances: a 10km race (two laps of a 5km course), a 5km race (one lap), and a Junior 3km race for..

October 2025

The Aviemore Half Marathon and 10k Race For All take place at Badaguish Outdoor Centre near Aviemore, Scotland, set against the stunning Cairngorms backdrop. Both races start and finish at Badaguish, featuring scenic routes through Glenmore Forest Park with forest tracks, loch shores, and mountain v..

The William Wallace Running Festival, held in Stirling, Scotland, offers runners a chance to "follow in the footsteps of legends" across historic battlefields and scenic countryside. The event features multiple race distances: a challenging 70km ultra marathon and a 50km ultra marathon, both availab..

The Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra is a 57-mile ultra marathon starting at Glasgow's Riverside Museum and finishing at Edinburgh Athletics Track. The course is predominantly flat and fast-paced, following canal towpaths, tarmac, and concrete paths, passing landmarks like the Falkirk Wheel and the Antoni..

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The Manor Water Hill Race, organized by Carnethy Hill Running Club, is a challenging 9.3-mile (15 km) hill running event held near Peebles, Scotland. The course features 2,130 feet (650 meters) of ascent, starting near Woodhouse Farm and following a route through Glack Hope, White Knowe, Whitelaw Hi..

The Bennachie Ultra Marathon is a challenging 50k (31-mile) trail race held in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, centered around the prominent Bennachie Hills. The course features over 5,000 feet of elevation gain and includes six peaks such as Mither Tap, Oxen Craig, and Millstone Hill, offering stunning 36..

The Skedaddle Speyside 10k is a scenic trail running event held in Speyside, Scotland, starting from Archiestown Village Square and finishing at the renowned Cardhu Distillery. The course features a mix of wide firetracks and narrower, muddy paths through Elchies woods, with stunning views of the Li..

The Stevie G Memorial Charity 10K is an annual trail running event held at Eglinton Park in Ayrshire. This fully marked 10-kilometer course offers a scenic trail run or walk through the park's grounds, supported by friendly marshals. The event fosters a welcoming atmosphere for both runners and walk..

The Carnethy Skyloop is a challenging hill race organized by the Carnethy Hill Running Club in Midlothian, Scotland. Covering approximately 16 miles with a total climb of 6,200 feet, the race offers a demanding course through the scenic Pentland Hills. The event starts and finishes at the Lothianbur..

The Tentsmuir Forest 8-hour Challenge, organized by NU Limits Running, is an endurance running event held in Tayport, United Kingdom. Participants aim to complete as many 4.366-mile loops as possible within an 8-hour time limit on trail paths around Tentsmuir Forest, featuring 85 feet of ascent per..

The Dramathon is a unique trail running event held in the scenic Speyside region of Scotland, featuring marathon, half-marathon, 10K, and relay race options. The courses follow the Speyside Way, starting at various distilleries such as Glenfarclas, Tamdhu, and Aberlour, and all finishing at Glenfidd..

The Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra Marathon is a 38-mile trail ultra race held in Jedburgh, Scotland. The event features a fully marked course with checkpoints offering water, Coke, and drop bag access. It welcomes individual runners and relay teams, with the relay covering four legs totaling 38 miles.T..

The ACORN Duncan Macfarlane Race, known as "The Dunky," is a popular 7.5km trail running event held at Mugdock Country Park near Glasgow, Scotland. The race consists of two laps through scenic trails featuring two castles, a loch, and a World War II anti-aircraft emplacement. Participants enjoy autu..

November 2025

The Tinto Hill Race, organized by Carnethy Hill Running Club, is a challenging 4.4-mile hill running event with a 1,500-foot climb, held near Tinto Hill in Scotland. The course follows unmarked paths above 2,000 feet, requiring runners to carry mandatory safety kit including waterproofs, hat, gloves..

The Knockfarrel Hill Race is an annual running event organized by the Highland Hill Runners club, featuring a challenging 8km course with a climb of 280 meters. The race takes place in Strathpeffer, with registration available on the day of the event. This race is part of a series of four races orga..