Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

With 145 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.

Wild Deer Scottish Trail Runs 2025 at Dalkeith Country Park offers a variety of trail running distances, including 5km, 10km, half marathon, marathon, and ultra-distance (32.5 miles). The event takes place in a historic 1000-acre estate near Edinburgh, featuring mixed terrain such as trails, paths,..

The TriWorks Floors Castle Trail Race is a scenic running event set against the historic Floors Castle in the Scottish Borders. Participants can choose between a 10km race, which involves two laps of a 5km course, a 5km race, or a Junior 3km race for younger runners. The course features undulating g..

October 2025

The Aviemore Half Marathon and 10K Race for All are scenic running events set amidst the stunning Cairngorms National Park. The half marathon takes place on October 4th, with the 10K following on October 5th, 2025. Both courses feature off-road trails through forests, lochs, and mountain scenery, wi..

The Bennachie Ultra Marathon is a challenging 50k (31-mile) trail race held in the Bennachie Hills, North East Scotland, starting and finishing at the Bennachie Visitor Centre. The course features over 5,000 feet of elevation gain and traverses six prominent peaks, including Mither Tap, Oxen Craig,..

The Manor Water Hill Race, organized by Carnethy Hill Running Club, is held annually as part of the Manor Sheepdog Trial. The race covers approximately 9.3 miles (15 km) with an elevation gain of 2,130 feet (650 meters), starting near Woodhouse Farm in Manor, Peebles. Participants must carry full sa..

The Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra is a 57-mile ultra marathon starting at Glasgow's Riverside Museum and finishing at Edinburgh Athletics Track. The course is predominantly flat and fast, following canal towpaths, tarmac, and concrete paths, passing landmarks like the Falkirk Wheel and the Antonine Wal..

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The William Wallace Running Festival, held at Stirling Sports Village in Scotland, offers a unique running experience through historic battlefields and scenic Scottish countryside. Participants can choose from several distances: a challenging 70km ultra marathon, a 50km ultra marathon, a 10km Braveh..

The Carnethy Skyloop is a challenging hill race organized by the Carnethy Hill Running Club in Midlothian, Scotland. Covering approximately 16 miles with a total ascent of 6,200 feet, the race offers a demanding course through the scenic Pentland Hills. The event starts and finishes at the Lothianbu..

The Skedaddle Speyside 10k is a scenic running event scheduled for October 12, 2025, as part of the Speyside Series 2025. The race starts at Archiestown Village Square and features a picturesque route through Elchies woods, offering stunning views of the surrounding hills and the Cairngorms. Partici..

The Stevie G Memorial Charity 10K is an annual trail running event held at Eglinton Park in Ayrshire. This fully marked 10-kilometer course offers a scenic trail run or walk through the park's grounds, supported by friendly marshals. The event welcomes participants aged 16 and over and encourages bo..

The Dramathon is a unique trail running event held in the scenic Speyside region of Scotland, featuring marathon, half-marathon, 10K, and relay race options. The courses follow the Speyside Way, primarily along old railway lines and forest tracks, passing several renowned whisky distilleries includi..

The Tentsmuir Forest 8-hour Challenge, organized by NU Limits Running, is an endurance running event held in Tentsmuir Forest, Scotland. Participants aim to complete as many 4.366-mile trail loops as possible within an 8-hour time limit, with each lap featuring 85 feet of ascent. Completing 3 laps e..

The Jedburgh Three Peaks Races feature a 38-mile trail ultramarathon and a relay race, both set in the scenic surroundings of Jedburgh. The ultramarathon is designed for individual runners, while the relay race allows teams of four to tackle different segments of the course. The event promotes inclu..

The ACORN Duncan Macfarlane Race, affectionately known as "The Dunky," is a popular annual running event held in Mugdock Country Park, celebrating the legacy of accomplished runner Duncan Macfarlane. This year marks its fifth edition, featuring a scenic two-lap trail route totaling 7.5 km, which sho..

November 2025

The Knockfarrel Hill Race is an annual running event organized by the Highland Hill Runners club, featuring a challenging 8km course with a climb of 280 meters. The race takes place in Strathpeffer, with registration available on the day of the event. This race is part of a series of four races orga..

The Tinto Hill Race, organized by Carnethy Hill Running Club, is a challenging 4.4-mile hill race with a 1,500-foot climb, held near Thankerton, Scotland. The course starts at the foot of Tinto Hill and follows unmarked paths above 2,000 feet, requiring runners to carry mandatory safety kit includin..

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 vibrant trail running event held in Auchterarder, United Kingdom. Scheduled for November 1, 2025, this race features a unique 10-kilometer course shaped like a chili pepper, starting in the town and venturing into the scenic Ochil Hills. Runners experience..

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

The John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra Marathon is a unique night-time ultra running event held on the Golf Coast of Scotland at Balgone Estate, East Lothian. Participants have six hours to complete as many laps as possible of a well-marked 5km off-road trail loop. The race features a vibrant atmosphere..