Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

With 120 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 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..

The Formartine & Buchan Railway Ultra is a 12-hour and 6-hour ultra marathon held along the scenic Formartine & Buchan railway line in Scotland, between Maud Railway Museum and Auchnagatt village hall. The course covers an estimated 4.3 to 4.5 miles one way, with participants running as far as possi..

The Moray Coastal Trail Ultra is a scenic 50-mile ultramarathon along Scotland’s stunning Moray coastline, starting in Forres and finishing at the Cullen Viaduct. The challenging course features diverse terrain including wide sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, forest trails, and picturesque fishing villa..

The Cape Wrath Ultra® is a premier multi-stage ultra running event in Scotland, covering 400km over 8 days. Starting in Fort William and finishing at Cape Wrath, the race traverses some of the most breathtaking and remote landscapes in the Scottish Highlands, including Knoydart, Kintail, Torridon, A..

The Isle of Jura Fell Race is a challenging 28km hill running event held on the Isle of Jura, featuring seven summits and a total ascent of 2,370 meters. Known as one of the toughest British fell races at this distance, it tests endurance, hillcraft, and running technique. The race attracts a limite..

The Skye Trail Ultra is a challenging 79-mile ultramarathon across the Isle of Skye, Scotland, featuring 3,780 meters of elevation gain. This self-navigation race traverses the island from Duntulm in the north to Broadford in the south, passing through stunning mountain ranges and coastal trails. Th..

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June 2026

Ultra Scotland 100 is a challenging 104-mile ultramarathon held along the scenic Southern Upland Way in Scotland. Starting at St John's Town of Dalry and finishing in Galashiels, the race features 4,611 meters of elevation gain and traverses iconic trails including Benbrake, Gateshaw Rig, Lowther Hi..

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Ultra Scotland 50 is a challenging 56-mile trail ultramarathon held in southern Scotland, following the scenic Southern Upland Way. Starting at St. John's Town of Dalry, runners traverse forests, valleys, and mountains with a total ascent of 2,447 meters.The race finishes at Moffat Rugby Club and ac..

The West Highland Way running challenge, organized by Running Adventures, is a three-day ultra running event covering 96 miles (154 km) with 4,312m (12,143 ft) of elevation in Scotland. Starting in Milngavie near Glasgow, runners traverse iconic landscapes including Loch Lomond, Conic Hill, glens, w..

The West Highland Way Race will take place in Milngavie on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run 98 miles.

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Saltire 24, 12 and 6 is an endurance trail running event held at Knockburn Sports Loch in Strachan, near Banchory, Scotland. Scheduled for midsummer, participants can choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour race options, running solo or in teams of 2 to 8. The course features a scenic 4.2-mile multi-terrain l..

May 2027

The MTC Glaistig is a challenging 31-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, forming Day 2 of the nine-day Mount to Coast SCOTIA End to End Challenge. The race starts at the Traquair Arms Hotel in Innerleithen and finishes at the Travelodge Edinburgh Airport, covering varied terrain with a total ascen..

The MTC Nuckelavee is a challenging 41-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, forming Day 3 of the nine-day Mount to Coast End to End Challenge known as SCOTIA. The race starts at Travelodge Edinburgh Airport and finishes at Travelodge Perth, covering varied terrain with a total ascent and descent of..

June 2027

The MTC GRIMALKIN is a challenging 34.5-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, running from Travelodge Perth to Atholl Guest House in Pitlochry. It forms Day 4 of the nine-day Mount to Coast SCOTIA End to End Challenge, which covers 366 miles across Scotland. The race features significant elevation c..

The MTC BEITHIR is a challenging 39-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, running from Kingussie to Inverness. It forms Day 6 of the nine-day MTC SCOTIA, an end-to-end series covering 366 miles across Scotland. The race features a demanding course with 2,256 feet of ascent and 2,978 feet of descent,..

The MTC SELKIE is a challenging 43-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, forming Day 8 of the nine-day Mount to Coast SCOTIA End to End Challenge. The race starts at the Eagle Hotel in Dornoch and finishes in Dunbeath, featuring a route with approximately 3,880 feet of ascent and 3,743 feet of desce..

The MTC Kelpie is a 38-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, forming Day 9 of the nine-day Mount to Coast SCOTIA End to End Challenge. The race starts at Inver Caravan Park in Dunbeath and finishes at John O'Groats, featuring a route with approximately 1,753 feet of ascent and 1,929 feet of descent...

July 2027

MTC Albion is a grueling thirteen-day ultra marathon covering 503 miles from Gretna Green to Lands End, England. Part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series, it averages over 38 miles daily, following a route similar to the classic MTC JOGLE. Each day is themed around English myths and le..

The MTC Boggart will take place in Gretna Green on Tuesday 13 July 2027.