Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

Bruce's Crown Race is a 46-mile team endurance event in Dumfries and Galloway, running on April 11–12, 2026, starting and finishing at Caldons near Glentrool, Newton Stewart. Teams of 2 to 4 navigate a rugged route across three hill ranges (Minnigaff Hills, Rhinns of Kells, the Awful Hand), accumula..

Beecraigs Backyard Ultra takes place at Beecraigs Country Park near Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, marking the host venue’s entry into the global Backyard Ultra family. It’s a relentless test of endurance, pacing, and mental grit rather than speed. Each lap is 4.167 miles (6.7056 km) with aroun..

The Scone Palace Trail Runs, held at the historic Scone Palace near Perth, Scotland, offer 5km and 10km trail running events suitable for all fitness levels. The 10km route features scenic views of the palace grounds and a lap around Perth Racecourse, making it ideal for both beginners and experienc..

The Hidden Glen 10K, organized by Tay Fitness Events, takes place at Monachyle Mhor Hotel in Balquhidder, Scotland. Voted Best 10K in Scotland and 3rd Best in the UK in 2020, this scenic race starts on tarmac before transitioning to trail paths along Loch Doine and deep into Monachyle Glen. The cour..

Ultra X Scotland is a two-day ultramarathon set in the Scottish Highlands around Inverness, with the Great Glen and Loch Ness at its heart. The event offers six distances: 110km single stage, 110km over two stages (Sat–Sun), 60km, 50km, 25km and 12km, appealing to a wide range of trail runners. Runn..

The Cateran Trail Ultramarathon is a challenging 55-mile (90 km) circular race starting and finishing at Gulabin Lodge in the Spittal of Glenshee, Scotland. The course follows ancient drove roads and tracks once used by the Caterans, historic cattle thieves, traversing forest trails, rough tracks, a..

Moray Coastal Trail Races are endurance events along Scotland’s Moray coastline, offering a 50-mile Ultra from Forres to Cullen Viaduct and a 23-mile Trail starting in Lossiemouth to Cullen Viaduct. Runners traverse varied scenery—from Findhorn’s eco-community and Burghead Bay forests to clifftop se..

Formartine & Buchan Railway 12&6hr Ultra is an offbeat ultramarathon staged along the Formartine & Buchan railway line, starting at Maud Railway Station and finishing at Auchnagatt Village Hall. The event offers 12-hour and 6-hour courses. The Maud-to-Auchnagatt stretch is around 4.3 miles, and runn..

Cape Wrath Ultra is Scotland's premier multi-stage ultra running event. The course covers 400km over eight days, starting in Fort William and finishing at Cape Wrath. Runners traverse the Scottish Highlands through iconic landscapes such as Knoydart, Kintail, Torridon, Assynt and Sutherland, offerin..

The Skye Trail Ultra is a challenging 79-mile ultramarathon across the Isle of Skye, Scotland, featuring 3,780 meters of elevation gain. This self-navigation race traverses the island from Duntulm in the north to Broadford in the south, passing through stunning mountain ranges and coastal trails. Th..

Isle of Jura Fell Race is a demanding hill race on the Isle of Jura. The 28km course includes seven summits and about 2,370m of climbing, making it one of the toughest challenges in British hill racing at this distance. It’s known for a strong weekend atmosphere and is regarded as one of the calenda..

The Blair Castle Trail Weekender, held on the Atholl Estate in Blair Atholl, offers a diverse range of trail races from a 7km run for kids to the challenging 60km Full Tilt Ultra. Set within the scenic grounds of the historic Blair Castle at the base of the Cairngorm National Park, the event feature..

Ultra Scotland 100 is a 104-mile ultramarathon along Scotland’s Southern Upland Way, from St John’s Town of Dalry to Galashiels. Ultrarrunners traverse 4,611 meters of elevation across forests, valleys and high moorland, with landmark climbs including Benbrake, Gateshaw Rig, Lowther Hill (701m) and..

Ultra Scotland 50 is a 56-mile ultramarathon along Scotland’s Southern Upland Way. It begins at St John’s Town of Dalry and finishes at Moffat Rugby Club, with around 400 entrants and a 20-hour cut-off. The route weaves through forests, valleys and mountains and totals about 2,447 meters of ascent,..

The Glen Lyon Ultra Marathon is a challenging 31-mile race set in the remote and scenic Perthshire hills of Glen Lyon and Glen Lochay, Scotland. The course features approximately 3,500 feet of elevation gain and includes around six water crossings early on, ensuring wet feet. About 85% of the route..

The Glen Lyon Trail Race is a 15.5-mile off-road running event set in the remote and scenic Glen Lyon in the Perthshire hills, Scotland. The course loops around Loch Lyon, featuring approximately six river crossings that ensure wet feet, a steep climb early on, and an undulating terrain covering 1,5..

Wild Journeys - West Highland Way is a three-day ultra across Scotland’s iconic West Highland Way. Based in Milngavie, the 96-mile (154 km) route includes about 4,312 m of ascent and finishes in Fort William. The event runs 9–12 June 2026, in a small-group format with nightly stays in different plac..

Saltire 24, 12 and 6 is a lapped endurance ultra held at Knockburn Sports Loch, Strachan near Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The event offers three race formats—24-hour, 12-hour, and 6-hour—with each lap measuring 4.2 miles on waymarked, multi-terrain trails within the Knockburn estate (scenic r..

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

Moray Way 100 is a Scottish ultramarathon based in Forres. The 100-mile route starts and finishes at Grant Park, Forres, and traverses three connected trails—the Moray Coastal Trail, the Speyside Way, and the Dava Way—to complete the distance. Runners experience a mix of coast and countryside, inclu..