Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2026-2027

With 137 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.

A weekend of trail races at Whitelee Wind Farm in July, offering 10K, half marathon, 50K ultra and a free junior mile, with an Event Village, on-site parking and water stations on course.

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..

A mixed-terrain, just-under-12-mile urban orienteering run from the Hillend ski centre and Allermuir Hill down to Musselburgh harbour beach, featuring mandatory checkpoints, varied paths and a final stretch across sand to the finish.

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.

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

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A 215 miles coast to coast ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath, with 12 checkpoints, a 100 hour cut off and strict qualifying and mandatory kit requirements. Entry is by application only.

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..

A trail running festival at Tulliallan castle grounds with marked, marshalled off road routes across multiple distances, including a 1.5 km family run. Organised by Scurry Events, finishers receive a medal and some proceeds support local ch..

A trail event on 15 August 2026 with 50 km and 100 km options along the Speyside Way from Aviemore or Tamdhu Distillery to Buckie; routes pass whisky country and coastal trails and include published GPX files and a race handbook.

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.

Run a relaxed 5K series across Edinburgh's green spaces this summer. Choose one race or all three, with chip timing and a finisher's medal. Prizes are awarded for fastest runners and most improved across the series.

This scenic half marathon runs between two islands in the Outer Hebrides. The gently undulating route on rural roads offers sea views almost the whole way. It finishes at the Lochmaddy Hotel, where a post-race lunch is provided.

Event Overview The Highland Fling is a 53-mile (85 km) point-to-point trail ultramarathon. It follows the southern section of Scotland's West Highland Way through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, from Milngavie to Tyndrum. The 2..

A 43 km, four-stage relay around the hills beside Glen Lednock, starting and finishing in Comrie village. Total ascent 1,733 m, with two rough mountain legs and two trail-style legs and varied course marking.

September 2026

A 35 miles island circuit around Tiree that runs along beaches, tracks and dunes. Individual runners and two person relay teams follow checkpoints with on-course support and a 10 hour cut off.

A 40 mile annual ultra-marathon along the River Ayr Way, held in September as part of the Scottish Ultra Marathon series. The route follows a 44 mile source to sea path with waymarking, route maps, and a temporary diversion at Wellflat Bank..