Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

With 117 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 Glen Ogle 33 Ultra Marathon is a challenging 33-mile foot race held in Perthshire, Scotland, running from Killin to Strathyre. The course follows part of cycle route No. 7 and the Rob Roy Way, passing scenic landmarks such as the Falls of Dochert, the Glen Ogle Viaduct, and Balquhidder, the buri..

The Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail Race is a scenic trail running event held in Auchterarder, United Kingdom. Organized by Five Star Events, the race features a unique 10-kilometer course shaped like a chili pepper, starting in the town and venturing into the Ochil Hills' foothills. Runners experienc..

The Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival, held in Tayport, Scotland, offers a scenic trail running experience through Tentsmuir Forest. Scheduled for November 2, 2025, the event features multiple distances: a half marathon, 10km, 5km, a 5km junior run for ages 11-15, and a 1.2km fam..

The John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra Marathon is a unique night-time ultra running event held at Balgone Estate, East Lothian, Scotland. Participants have six hours to complete as many laps as possible of a well-marked 5km off-road trail loop. The race offers solo and team relay options, with teams of..

The Dava Way 50K is a scenic ultra trail race in Scotland, linking Grantown-on-Spey and Forres. Covering 50 kilometers, the route mainly follows the old Highland Railway line, offering a mostly flat, runnable trail through diverse landscapes including woodland, moorland, and farmland. The course fea..

The Tweed Valley Ultra is a multi-terrain ultra running event held in the scenic Tweed Valley, near Peebles, Scotland. It offers two distance options: 50km and 65km, both starting and finishing at the Glentress Peel Visitor Centre. The course features rolling hills, woodlands, and riverside trails,..

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The Hermitage Trail Runs, held at the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill, feature 10km and 5km trail races along with a 1.2km festive fun run. The courses are off-road, clearly marked, and marshaled, offering challenging routes that ascend and descend Blackford Hill, starting from the Hermitage o..

December 2025

The Cairnsmore Hill Race, organized by the Galloway Mountain Rescue Team, is a challenging winter hill running event held in the Southern Galloway mountains near Newton Stewart, Scotland. The race covers a circular 17.5 km (11 miles) route with 800 meters (2560 feet) of ascent, starting and finishin..

January 2026

The Loch Morlich Running Festival, organized by Fitnessat58°, is an annual event held in Glenmore Forest Park, finishing at the scenic Loch Morlich beach. Scheduled for January 3, 2026, this festival offers two trail running distances: 5.6KM and 11.2KM, with trail shoes recommended due to the forest..

The Acorn South By Five event at Bellahouston Park is part of a signature 5km running series held across six Glasgow parks over 12 weeks. Runners can participate in individual races or the full series, with five out of six races required to complete the challenge and earn the title "Fiver." The Bell..

The Vogrie Country Park (Tyne Valley) event, organized by Scurry Events, offers 10km, 5km trail runs, and a 1.6km family fun run. Set in the scenic Tyne Valley countryside, the course features mixed terrain routes through estate paths and woodlands, with the 5km consisting of one lap and the 10km tw..

March 2026

The Culzean Castle Trail Runs, held at the scenic Culzean Castle and Country Park in Ayrshire, Scotland, offer a variety of trail running distances suitable for different ages and abilities. Participants can choose from a 5km run (ages 11+), a 10km run (ages 15+), or a half marathon (ages 17+). The..

The Scurry Around Corstorphine Hill 2026 is a trail running event held in Edinburgh, featuring 10km and 5km races along with a 1km family fun run. The courses are off-road, clearly marked, and marshalled, starting from a field opposite the Leonardo Murrayfield Hotel. The 5km race is one lap, while t..

The John Muir Way Ultra Marathon is a 50km race held along the scenic John Muir Way on Scotland's East Coast, specifically through East Lothian. The course features stunning coastal stretches, rural landscapes, and woodland trails, passing through historic towns and villages such as Aberlady, Gullan..

April 2026

The Heart of Granite is a challenging 20-mile (32 km) circular race held in the Galloway Mountains, starting and finishing at Caldons Old Campsite in Glen Trool, Newton Stewart, Scotland. The course features 1850 meters of ascent and passes notable landmarks such as Curleywee, Rig of Jarkness, the M..

Bruce's Crown Race is a challenging 46-mile team event held in Caldons, near Glentrool in Galloway, Scotland. Teams of 2 to 4 participants traverse three hill ranges—the Minnigaff Hills, Rhinns of Kells, and the Awful Hand—climbing over 4000 meters. The course offers stunning 360-degree views, inclu..

Beecraigs Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Beecraigs Country Park in West Lothian, Scotland. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, with each loop featuring forest trails, gravel paths, and undulating woodland tracks with about 150m elevation. The race continu..

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. The event is canicross-friendly, allowing one co..

The Run Mhor Hidden Glen 10K is a scenic trail race held at Monachyle Mhor Hotel in Balquhidder, Scotland. Voted Best 10K in Scotland and 3rd Best in the UK in 2020, the course starts on tarmac before transitioning to trail paths along Loch Doine and deep into Monachyle Glen, featuring some muddy an..

May 2026

Ultra X Scotland is a multi-stage ultramarathon held over two days in the stunning Scottish Highlands, centered around the Great Glen and Loch Ness. The event offers various distances ranging from 12km to 110km, including a single-stage 110km race or a two-day 110km challenge. The course follows a g..