Scotland
Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Scotland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 174 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Scotland below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
A 215 mile coast to coast ultra along the Southern Upland Way with 12 checkpoints, a 100 hour cut off and entry by application for experienced, self-navigating runners.
Trail running from 5 km to 52.8 km around Airthrey Castle and the Ochil Hills with marked courses, aid outposts and mandatory kit for longer routes.
Three distances around Balloch Castle Country Park and Loch Lomond with chip timing, measured courses, finishers medals, hydration stations and free race photos. Age limits apply for 5k and 10k and on the day entries are usually available.
A new up and down hill race at the Kinross Show on 8 August 2026 with a mostly pathless 2.3 mile route, 750 ft ascent and included show access.
A multi-terrain running festival on 09 August 2026 with a half marathon, 10k, 5k and junior 1k following the River Deveron from Turriff to Banff.
Weekend off-road running around Bowhill Estate with 5K, 10K, 25K and 50K options plus camping and prizes.
A hill race at the Ballater Highland Games with a marked route to the summit, village sections, and ongoing bonuses for new course records.
Two organised trail races along the Speyside Way on 15 August 2026, offering 50 km and 100 km routes from Aviemore to the coast at Buckie.
A 6.5 km circular hill race around Oldhamstocks with about 200 m of climb, mostly on rough track with short tarmac sections. Organised by Dunbar Running Club, registration and race numbers are issued at the village hall.
Fully off road 10 km trail race at Rock UK, Newcastleton on 15 August 2026 with forest tracks, singletrack, technical downhills and a marked marshalled course.
A long hill race on 15 August 2026 covering 26.07km with 1438m ascent across East and West Lomond. The unwaymarked route follows checkpoints, requires navigation and mandatory kit, and offers prize categories and a GPX file.
A 10th anniversary hill run of 5.6 miles (9k) from Ritchie Hall with about 600 ft of ascent, bespoke medals for finishers and multiple prize categories.
Two short hill races on the grassy slopes of Cademuir Hill near Peebles, with 3 km and 6 km options and age-category prizes.
A 33 km hill race across the Ochil Hills with summit controls, mandatory mountain kit and bus transfer to the remote start.
Dunoon Ultra Marathon on 22 Aug 2026 follows the Loch Eck Loop, offering a 52.22 km solo option and a three leg relay with marked routes, checkpoints and finisher goodies.
A 109 km circular trail on the Borders Abbeys Way visiting four ruined abbeys, with 50 km and four person relay options plus staffed checkpoints.