Scotland
Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Scotland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 161 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
Three evening 5K races around Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park in Edinburgh with chip timing, medals and category prizes; single and series entry options available.
A social 8 km trail run from Milngavie Train Station exploring parts of the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way, led by a qualified guide.
A hill race on 11 September 2026 around Bennachie Visitor Centre, roughly 10km with 377m of ascent and prizes for the top three men and women.
A 40 miles ultra marathon from Glenbuck Loch to Riverside Stadium with relay team options, checkpoint aid, water stations and a 10 hour time limit.
A circular LDWA challenge from Kirk Hall Callander of about 22 miles around Loch Venachar with 3350 ft ascent, staffed checkpoints, catering and required safety kit.
A running festival at Crathes Castle on 12 September 2026 offering a half marathon, 5 km and 1.5 km kids race while supporting National Trust for Scotland conservation.
A 10 km obstacle course at Knockburn Loch with extensive mud, bog and water obstacles, many named challenges and on-site music, food and post event refreshments.
Trail race at Hermitage Academy, Helensburgh on varied trails with four climbs and a long downhill finish, limited to 200 places.
A 30K run in North Berwick with solo and three person relay options plus a scenic 10K walk, chip timing and fundraising for Scottish Veterans Residences.
A fundraising running festival at Glamis Castle offering 1 mile, 5k and 10k options to run or walk, with a t-shirt and finishers medal included.
Ten mile multi terrain race on 13 Sep 2026 along the Mull of Galloway Trail from Sandhead to Stranraer with on course support, bus transfer and a finishers goody bag.
A hill race on Merrick in Galloway Forest on 13 September 2026, covering 8 miles with 2,900 ft of ascent and start and finish at Bruce's Stone.
A 5 km trail race at Letham Glen on 13 September 2026 with medals for all finishers, overall and local prizes, on-site facilities and a £10 entry fee.
A beach out and back about 5k on Pettycur Sands with dog running categories, capped at 100 entries and prizes across age and multi dog classes.
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..
A community fundraising event at Fyvie Castle on 20 September 2026 with a 5 km multi terrain and two trail fun runs for younger runners.
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.