Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

With 100 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.

Ultra Scotland 100 is a 104 mile ultra along the Southern Upland Way with about 4611 m of ascent between Dalry and Galashiels. Limited to 250 runners with a 38 hour cut off and finisher buckles.

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Run 31 miles through wild Glen Lyon, Perthshire, with about 3,500 ft of climbing, loch loops and river crossings for a true Highland adventure. Mostly off road, this scenic ultra awards 2 UTMB points and finishes back in Glen Lyon.

Tackle a scenic 15.5 mile off road loop around Loch Lyon in Perthshire, with a steep climb early and about 1,500 ft of ascent. Expect several river crossings, a finish at Glen Lyon Dam and on site camping the night before.

Run the West Highland Way with guides over three days, tackling about 96 miles of dramatic Highland trail with shared rooms and luggage transfers included. This team focused challenge is currently sold out.

Tackle a scenic 60 km ultra in the Cairngorms with about 1000 m ascent and waymarked trails so navigation is not needed. Limited entries protect the conservation area and aid stations plus basic camping are provided.

The West Highland Way Race will take place in Milngavie on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run 98 miles.

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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.

July 2026

By Way of The Glen is a multiday 170 miles foot race from Milngavie to Inverness along the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, with about 24,000 ft of ascent. Limited to 20 experienced entrants, it is an epic Scottish ultra challenge.

Tackle 72 miles along the iconic Great Glen Way from Fort William to Inverness, climbing roughly 8,500 ft and earning UTMB points. Expect canal towpaths, forest tracks and stunning Loch Ness views on this epic unsupported ultra.

Tackle a scenic 42 mile Great Glen Way from Fort Augustus to Inverness with sweeping Loch Ness views and about 6,000 ft of ascent. Solo unsupported ultra with three drop bag checkpoints and a finishing lap on the athletics track.

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.

August 2026

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.

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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.

Explore the Ochil Hills from Airthrey Castle in Maverick Race's trail event with routes from 5 km to 49 km across forest, fell and open trails offering big views and sharp climbs. The plastic free event uses self serve outposts so bring a r..

Choose 50 km or 100 km on the scenic Speyside Way from Aviemore or Tamdhu to coastal Buckie. Enjoy mostly runnable trails, whisky country scenery and a dramatic coastal finish.

The 2 Islands Half Marathon returns in 2026 alongside the Berneray 10K. Tackle one or both races and soak up the stunning island scenery and friendly community atmosphere.

Run the Highland Fling Ultramarathon: a scenic point to point 53 mile (85 km) trail from Milngavie to Tyndrum through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Live chip timing, luggage transfer and a festive finish await.

September 2026

Take on the Tiree Ultramarathon on 6 Sep 2026 a scenic 35 mile coastal loop around the Isle of Tiree with a 10 hour cut off. Enjoy island views, a tech tee, medal and goodie bag or race as a two person relay.

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the River Ayr Way Challenge, a stunning 40 mile ultra along Scotland's River Ayr on 12 September 2026. Expect rolling countryside, a coastal finish, and a friendly field of runners from across the UK.