Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2026-2027

With 152 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.

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..

Experience trail running through the Caledonian pine forests and heather moorland of the Cairngorms National Park. This festival offers distances from 10km to 55km on the scenic Glen Tanar Estate.

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Experience a unique 12 mile run from the peaks of the Pentland Hills to the shores of Musselburgh beach. Navigate a mix of cross country and urban trails with scenic views across Edinburgh.

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 a network of scenic forest trails starting from the grounds of Tulliallan Castle. This festival offers half marathon, 10km, and 5km trail runs alongside a family fun run.

Experience a scenic multi terrain race along the River Deveron from Turriff to Banff. Choose from a half marathon, 10k, 5k trail, or junior fun run with a finish at historic Duff House.

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 a decade of trail running in Scotland at the 10th anniversary of the Dunoon Ultra Marathon. Choose between a solo ultra or a three person relay through the scenic landscapes of Argyll with a historic pier finish.

Experience trail and ruck running at the historic 1000 acre Dalkeith Country Park near Edinburgh. Choose between solo competitions or 5km and 10km weighted ruck runs on woodland paths with live chip timing.

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.

Experience a 3.5 mile hill race with 700 feet of elevation in Drumnadrochit. Part of the Glenurquhart Highland Games, most of the route is visible to spectators from the central games field.

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.

Enjoy a three part summer 5K series through Edinburgh's scenic parks. These chip timed evening races at Inverleith Park, Leith Links, and Fettes offer a friendly atmosphere for runners of all abilities.

Experience a scenic half marathon across the Isles of Berneray and North Uist. Run along quiet single track roads with constant sea views and a causeway crossing in the Outer Hebrides.