Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

With 130 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.

Vogrie Country Park in the Tyne Valley will host its 6th annual trail running event featuring 10km, 5km, and a 1.6km family fun run. The courses are designed for all participants, with clearly marked and marshaled mixed terrain routes that wind through the scenic countryside, woodlands, and estate p..

March 2026

The Scurry Around Corstorphine Hill 2026 is an exciting trail running event featuring 10km and 5km races, along with a 1km family fun run. Participants will navigate clearly marked and marshalled off-road routes, with the 5km course consisting of one lap and the 10km course comprising two laps aroun..

May 2026

The MTC Glaistig is a 31-mile ultra marathon that forms part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series. Scheduled for 2026, this event takes participants from Innerleithen to Travelodge Edinburgh Airport, marking Day 2 of the SCOTIA challenge, which spans nine days across Scotland. Competito..

June 2026

The MTC Nuckelavee is a challenging 41-mile ultra marathon, part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series, taking place in Scotland. This event serves as Day 3 of the SCOTIA series, which spans nine days of racing. Participants will start at Travelodge Edinburgh Airport and finish at Travel..

The MTC Grimalkin is a 34-mile ultra marathon, part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge series in Scotland. This event takes place on a single day, starting from Travelodge Perth and finishing at Atholl Guest House in Pitlochry. It is the fourth day of the nine-day Scotia challenge, attractin..

The MTC Beithir is a challenging 39-mile ultra marathon that forms part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series. Scheduled for June 4, 2026, this event takes participants from Kingussie to Inverness, marking Day 6 of the SCOTIA series, which encompasses a nine-day multi-race challenge acro..

The MTC Selkie is a challenging 43-mile ultra marathon, part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series in Scotland. This event takes place from Dornoch to Dunbeath and is also recognized as Day 8 of the MTC Scotia, a nine-day multi-race challenge. Participants can expect a bespoke medal upon..

The MTC Kelpie is a 38-mile ultra marathon race, part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge series, taking place in Scotland. This event marks Day 9 of the SCOTIA challenge, which spans nine days of racing across the country. Starting from Dunbeath and finishing at John O'Groats, participants m..

July 2026

The MTC Boggart is a 38-mile ultra running event that marks the first day of the Mount to Coast Albion challenge, a 13-day end-to-end race across England. Starting from Gretna Green and finishing at the Kings Arms Hotel in Penrith, participants will follow a scenic route similar to the MTC JOGLE eve..

The MTC Albion is a challenging 13-day ultra marathon event that spans 503 miles from Gretna Green to Lands End in England. Participants will average over 38 miles each day, with each day representing a unique ultra race linked to the Myths & Legends of England. The event includes personalized race..