Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2026-2027

With 213 trail races in Scotland lined up for the 2026-2027 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.

A 20 km Category AL Scottish hill race on Arran with 1670 m of climb, mostly unmarked terrain and mandatory navigation skills. Checkpoints, cut off times and kit requirements apply.

Ullapool Forest Runs stages the Heartbreak Hill five hour challenge in Inverlael Forest, where participants complete 3.6 km laps as individuals or teams. The event supports Highland Hospice and awards medals to all finishers and to top fini..

A 5k obstacle course around Strathclyde Loch with climbs, crawls and slides, suitable for participants aged 13 and over. The event includes wave starts, a minimum fundraising target and on-course marshals.

A 20 km AL category hill race around the Slioch Horseshoe near Kinlochewe. The unmarked route crosses rough, pathless terrain and requires navigation experience and mandatory safety kit.

Experience a scenic trail festival in Livingston featuring 10km, 6.5km, and junior races through undulating woodland paths. Enjoy a well-marked course, finisher medals, and a famous home-baking buffet in Dechmont Law Park.

An obstacle 5k in Camperdown Park on 14 June 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide across mixed terrain. Entry prices and a minimum fundraising target apply, and the event is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Experience a midweek hill race starting from RSPB Loch Leven with 370m of ascent over a 7.93 km course. Enjoy views across Fife and Perthshire on a route featuring two main climbs and a classic descent.

A 95 mile ultramarathon along the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Fort William with about 14,000 feet of ascent. Entry is limited to 300 runners and organisers have published checkpoint changes for 2026.

A lapped trail endurance event in Royal Deeside offering 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour options on a 4.2 mile lap. Solo and team entries are accepted and the venue provides on course marshals, medics, limited camping and gender inclusive facil..

Take on the iconic Eildon Three Hill Race on 20 June in Gibson Park, Melrose, a 7.2 km challenge with 510 m ascent across the three Eildons. The 65th edition offers cash prizes and a fully marked route with mountain rescue support.

A 12-leg team relay of about 100 miles around Moray, starting and finishing in Forres. Teams of up to four share the route through coastal trails, forests and Speyside countryside with live tracking and a 24 hour cut off.

A muddy 5k obstacle course through The Meadows in Edinburgh on 21 June 2026. The event has staggered wave starts, a minimum fundraising target of £50 and on site facilities such as toilets and refreshments.

A three day outdoor festival at Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries and Galloway from 26 to 28 June 2026 featuring enduro, gravel and trail events alongside wellness sessions and live entertainment. Results will be posted on race day.

A hill race organised by Dundee Hawkhill Harriers in the Sidlaw hills, starting at Kirkton of Auchterhouse. The course is 10.4 km with 360 m ascent, open to those aged over 17, with individual and team prizes and post-race refreshments.

An evening trail running festival at Calderglen Country Park on 26 June 2026, with races from a toddler dash to a 10k, chip timing, marshalled courses and an after-race buffet. A donation is made from each 5k and 10k entry.

Tackle 100 scenic miles as a team in this unique relay adventure on the Moray Way. With 12 legs to split between up to four runners, it's a shared challenge through coastal trails, forests, and hills. Teams plan their own strategy and enjoy..

Traverse Scotland's dramatic Moray coast, Speyside whisky country, and the Dava Way highlands in this 100-mile ultra. Starting and finishing in Forres, the point-to-point route connects three iconic trails. The event has a 30-hour cutoff an..

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Ayr in June 2026. Choose between 400m or 800m intervals in solo, doubles, or relay formats. This event is open to all participants aged 18 and over.

A 25 km, 2400 m ascent hill race around four Arrochar munros on 27 June 2026, requiring pre-entry and proven mountain race experience. The unmarked route demands navigation skills; compulsory mountain kit is checked at registration.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Dundee in June 2026. Choose from individual, double, or relay categories featuring repeated intervals of 400m or 800m. Open to all participants aged 18 and over.

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