Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2026-2027

With 151 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.

Run Edinburgh's seven hilltops in a mixed road, trail and hill event that blends urban navigation with racing. Choose your own route between hilltop checkpoints and opt for the competitive Race or the more relaxed Challenge.

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

Choose from a 5k, 10k, or half marathon on a scenic route through Edinburgh's Holyrood Park. The course includes laps around landmarks like Arthur's Seat on mixed terrain. Dogs are welcome to run alongside participants.

A multi-terrain festival centred on a 15 km race with significant climbs and a long downhill finish, plus junior loops and a tots dash, organised under UK Athletics rules with open and local prize categories.

Experience a unique trail running event at the UK's largest onshore wind farm. Choose from several distances across a scenic weekend featuring robust routes and a vibrant event village near Glasgow.

Head to the historic grounds of Callendar Park in Falkirk for a summer trail run. Choose from a 5km, 10km, or half marathon distance on flowing trails through parkland and woodland. It's a Canicross-friendly event with chip timing and a fin..

Scurry to the Sea is a unique 12 mile run from the Pentland Hills to the coast. The route offers a mix of cross country, urban paths, and road running, finishing on Musselburgh beach.

August 2026

A one lap trail race around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026 covering about 5.5 miles. The event is open to runners aged 18 and over and features marked routes, first aid, refreshments and age and team prizes.

Form a team and run a 27 mile relay along the traffic free Formartine and Buchan Way. Shared across 9 legs from Peterhead to Ellon, this event includes finishers medals and post race refreshments for all participants.

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 ultramarathon traversing Scotland's entire Southern Upland Way from coast to coast. With 12 checkpoints and a 100-hour cutoff, it demands self-sufficiency and navigational skill. The event has strict manda..

Explore Scotland's Ochil Hills from the University of Stirling. Choose from five scenic trail distances, from a 5k forest run to a challenging 50k ultra. The event features marked courses, aid stations, and a focus on sustainability, requir..

Explore the off-road trails of Devilla Forest from an event hub at Tulliallan Castle. Choose from a half marathon, 10km, or 5km trail run, or join the family fun run. All routes are clearly marked and marshalled, with finishers receiving a..

Choose your challenge on the historic Speyside Way: a fast, runnable 50 km from Tamdhu Distillery or an epic 100 km journey starting from Aviemore. Both races finish in Buckie, open to all runners over 18. Experience whisky country and coas..

A long fell race across the Ochil Hills from Glen Devon to Stirling University, visiting multiple summit controls. The route includes two marked sections, mandatory navigation kit, and pre entry or limited on the day entry.

Celebrate 10 years of the Dunoon Ultra Marathon in the Scottish Highlands. Choose between a challenging solo ultra or a team relay on stunning, fully-marked trail routes. All finishers receive a medal, race bag, and post race refreshments.

Run the Borders is a 109 km loop on the Borders Abbey Way passing four ruined abbeys and historic towns. Options include a 50K, the full 109 km and a four person relay on mixed tarmac, trails and riverbanks.

A short, sharp hill race held as part of the Glenurquhart Highland Games. The 3.5-mile course climbs 700 feet, with much of it visible from the main field. It finishes back in the arena with a highland welcome.

Head to Dalkeith Country Park for a unique trail running challenge. Choose between a 5 km or 10 km 'ruck run', carrying a weighted pack through the estate's woodlands. Live chip timing tracks your progress on the historic paths.

Experience a scenic 10k trail race on the Isle of Arran through Glen Cloy. This route features forestry roads and rough footpaths with 600 feet of ascent starting from Brodick.