Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

The Portobello Beach Race is a 4-mile running event held on the sand of Portobello Beach in Edinburgh, Scotland. Scheduled for August 24, 2025, the race features a scenic out-and-back course along the beach, starting near Towerbank Primary School. Runners head east to a marker by the pumping station..

The Kirkcaldy Parks Trail is a 5-mile trail race held within Dunnikier Park, Kirkcaldy, as part of the Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival. The course features a mix of grass, tarmac, gravel, soft trail, and field edges, winding through the park, surrounding woodland, and around a golf course. The even..

The Kinloss Running Festival, held at Kinloss Barracks Training Area on Scotland’s Moray coast, offers a unique running experience on runways, taxiways, and roads within a former airfield. Scheduled for August 30-31, 2025, the event features multiple distances including a 1K Fun Run, 5K, 10K, and th..

The Simon Wake Comrie Hills Relay is a challenging 43-kilometer relay race held in Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland, featuring 1,733 meters of ascent over four stages. The course traverses the hills surrounding Glen Lednock, with Legs 2 and 3 covering rough mountain terrain, while Legs 1 and 4 are close..

The Glenmore 24 Trail Race is a challenging 12/24-hour trail running event set in the picturesque Glenmore forest near Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands. Participants navigate a scenic 4-mile loop that includes stunning views of Loch Morlich. The race features a welfare area for runners and allows..

The Tiree Ultramarathon is a scenic 35-mile race around the Isle of Tiree, located in the Hebrides, Scotland. The island is known for its white sandy beaches, rugged coastline, and unspoiled landscapes. The course follows the island’s circumference, starting and finishing at Gott Bay, and features v..

The Cove & Kilcreggan 10K is a scenic and challenging running and walking event held on the picturesque peninsula near Helensburgh, Scotland. Scheduled for September 7, 2025, the event features a 10K run and walk starting and finishing at Cove Burgh Hall. The course includes mixed terrain with flat..

The Crimond Run Fest, held in Crimond, Aberdeenshire, is a scenic running event set against the backdrop of the Buchan countryside and views of the Loch of Strathbeg Nature Reserve. Scheduled for September 7, 2025, it features two main races: a 6k and a 12k, with entry fees of £9 and £14 respectivel..

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..

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

The River Ayr Way Ultra Marathon is a challenging 40-mile race set against the stunning backdrop of Ayrshire, Scotland. Participants will traverse a mix of off-road rural paths and quiet roads, with checkpoints every 10 miles offering refreshments and support. The event includes a relay option, allo..

The Acorn Sandhead 10 is a scenic ten-mile multi-terrain race held in Sandhead, near Stranraer, Scotland. The course begins at Sandhead on the picturesque Luce Bay, follows the Mull of Galloway Trail, and finishes in Stranraer with stunning views across Loch Ryan. This event offers runners a challen..

Tom’s Cairn 10K & 5K Trail Races take place at Finzean Church in Scotland, starting and finishing at Birse and Feughside Parish Church. The 10K course features a scenic trail through Finzean Woods, a climb to the summit of the local landmark Tom's Cairn, and a fast descent back to the church, mostly..

The Salomon Jacobite 100 is a premier mountain and trail running event set in the stunning Scottish Highlands. This challenging 100km race attracts over 2,000 participants from around 50 countries, showcasing the breathtaking landscapes of the region. The event is designed for runners aged 18 and ol..

The Salomon Steall Marathon is a challenging 42-kilometer mountain race set in the Scottish Highlands, crossing the Mamores Mountains and traversing the slopes of Ben Nevis. The course features a mix of forestry tracks, rocky trails, and mountain paths, with approximately 2,200 meters of ascent. Sta..

The Arrochar 10k is a scenic and varied terrain race held in Arrochar, Argyll, Scotland. The 10-kilometer course features a mix of track, forest roads, and paths, including a significant hill offering views over Loch Long. Runners cross the A83 trunk road with safety precautions before continuing th..

The Highland Fling Race is a 53-mile (85 km) ultra trail marathon held annually in Scotland, traversing the southern section of the iconic West Highland Way through Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. The point-to-point course runs from Milngavie near Glasgow to the village of Tyndrum, featur..

The Salomon Trail Marathon 2025 is a premier mountain and trail running event taking place at Nevis Range, near Fort William. This marathon offers participants a scenic route through the beautiful Leanachan Forest, featuring well-maintained forestry tracks and paths. The event attracts over 2,000 ru..

The Run of the Mill is a challenging running event organized by the Ochil Hill Runners, taking place in Alva Glen. Participants will cover a distance of 14.6 km with an elevation gain of 966 meters, navigating through the scenic Ochils Woodland Park. The race includes checkpoints at notable summits..

The Two Breweries Hill Race is an annual running event held in the scenic Scottish Borders, covering a challenging 30 km (18 miles) route with an ascent of 1500m (4900ft). Starting at Traquair House and finishing at Broughton Ales, the race celebrates local breweries and the spirit of hill running...