Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

With 132 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 Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a trail running event that offers participants a unique opportunity to traverse the historic Lairig Ghru, a 32km high mountain pass in Scotland. This guided run, suitable for those aged 18 and older, includes a morning transfer from Aviemore to the starting point a..

The K12 Ultra Marathon is held at Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock on August 3, 2025. This endurance event features a 5km circular course with mixed terrain and hill sections, primarily on paths through the scenic park. Participants aim to cover the greatest distance within a 12-hour time limi..

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 9 August 2025. You can run 221 miles.

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Race Across Scotland is a challenging 215-mile ultramarathon following the Southern Upland Way, Scotland's Great Trail. Starting at Portpatrick on the west coast and finishing at Cockburnspath in the east, the race traverses mountains, valleys, and forests of the Southern Uplands. The course include..

The Deveron Harrier's Festival of Running, scheduled for August 10, 2025, features a variety of races including a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Junior 1K fun run. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Deveron Valley, participants will enjoy a multi-terrain course that follows the River Deveron..

The Scurry Around Devilla Forest Trail Running Festival 2025, held on August 10th, takes place in the scenic Devilla Forest near Kincardine, Fife, with the event hub at Tulliallan Police College and Tulliallan Castle. Runners can choose from a half marathon, 10km, 5km trail runs, or a 1.5km family f..

The Speyside Way Ultras is a trail running event in Scotland offering two ultra-distance options: a 50km race and a 100km race. The 50km course runs from Tamdhu Distillery through scenic whisky country, including a challenging climb at Ben Aigen, finishing on the coastal path in Buckie. The 100km ra..

The Mormond Hill Run is a local, friendly race held in Strichen, Aberdeenshire, featuring a challenging 5.6-mile (9 km) course with approximately 600 feet of ascent. Starting from the Ritchie Hall playing field, the route offers stunning views of the Buchan countryside and iconic landmarks such as t..

The Tom Robb Memorial Trail Race is a 7-mile running event set in the scenic Carron Valley Forestry in Stirlingshire. Open to runners of all abilities, the course features undulating forestry tracks and culminates near the Carron Reservoir. The race aims to raise funds for Alzheimer Scotland and the..

The Ochil 2000s is a challenging long-distance running event organized by the Ochil Hill Runners, featuring a course of 33 kilometers with an elevation gain of 1770 meters. The race takes participants through the scenic Ochil Hills, requiring them to navigate various checkpoints at over 2000 feet pe..

The Achmony Hill Race is a challenging running event held as part of the Glenurquhart Highland Games in Drumnadrochit. Taking place on August 23, 2025, the race covers approximately 3.5 miles with an elevation gain of 700 feet. It is designed for participants aged 17 and older and offers a lively at..

The Dunoon Ultra Marathon is a challenging trail running event held in Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland. Covering approximately 30 to 35 miles with 3,500 to 4,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, the course features beautiful undulating trails through rugged coastlines, lochs, and ancient woodlands. The rac..

Run the Borders is an exciting ultramarathon event organized by Breaking Strain, set in the scenic Scottish Borders. Participants can choose to run the full 109km loop, a 50km option, or join a relay team of four, all while following the historic Borders Abbeys Way. The route features a mix of terra..

The Brodick Glencloy Trail is a scenic trail race on the Isle of Arran, covering approximately 10K. The course features mostly rough footpaths and forestry roads, with an elevation gain of about 600 feet, starting and finishing in Brodick. Participants must be at least 16 years old, and the event is..

The Portobello Beach Race is a 4-mile running event held on the sand of Portobello Beach in Edinburgh, Scotland. Scheduled for August 24, 2025, the race features a scenic out-and-back course along the beach, starting near Towerbank Primary School. Runners head east to a marker by the pumping station..

The Kinloss Running Festival, held at Kinloss Barracks Training Area on Scotland’s Moray coast, offers a unique running experience on runways, taxiways, and roads within a former airfield. Scheduled for August 30-31, 2025, the event features multiple distances including a 1K Fun Run, 5K, 10K, and th..

The Kirkcaldy Parks Trail is a 5-mile trail race held within Dunnikier Park, Kirkcaldy, as part of the Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival. The course features a mix of grass, tarmac, gravel, soft trail, and field edges, winding through the park, surrounding woodland, and around a golf course. The even..

The Simon Wake Comrie Hills Relay is a challenging 43-kilometer relay race held in Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland, featuring 1,733 meters of ascent over four stages. The course traverses the hills surrounding Glen Lednock, with Legs 2 and 3 covering rough mountain terrain, while Legs 1 and 4 are close..

September 2025

The Glenmore 24 Trail Race is a challenging 12/24-hour trail running event set in the picturesque Glenmore forest near Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands. Participants navigate a scenic 4-mile loop that includes stunning views of Loch Morlich. The race features a welfare area for runners and allows..

The Cove & Kilcreggan 10K is a scenic and challenging running and walking event held on the picturesque peninsula near Helensburgh, Scotland. Scheduled for September 7, 2025, the event features a 10K run and walk starting and finishing at Cove Burgh Hall. The course includes mixed terrain with flat..