Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2025-2026

With 95 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.

Event overview EpicTrails 6km is a group trail run on 02 October 2025 in Milngavie, Scotland. The route uses local trails including parts of the Clyde Coastal Path and the West Highland Way. The run starts from Milngavie Train Station. The..

Morven Hill Race 2025, held at Groddie, By Dinnet, Aboyne in Aberdeenshire (grid NJ410044), is the final event in the Aberdeenshire Hillrace Series. The program includes three races: the Main Morven (8.8 km with about 660 m of ascent), the..

Located near Aviemore in the Cairngorms, the Aviemore Half Marathon and 10k for All start and finish at Badaguish Outdoor Centre. The event offers two scenic, off-road routes through Glenmore Forest Park with views of Loch Morlich, Cairn Go..

EpicTrails 8km - Hunting out more trails (09 Oct 2025) EpicTrails 8km is a social trail run taking place on 09 Oct 2025. The route covers local trails including sections of the Clyde Coastal Path and the West Highland Way, starting from Mil..

Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra (G2E Ultra) is a 57‑mile ultramarathon that starts at the Riverside Museum in Glasgow, beside the Tall Ship Glenlee, and finishes at Edinburgh’s Saughton Athletics Track. The route follows Sustrans Route 754 along..

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William Wallace Running Festival : Stirling, 11 October 2025 The William Wallace Running Festival takes place at Stirling Sports Village in Stirling. The start and finish area for all events is at the Stirling County Cricket Ground within t..

Event details The University of St Andrews Athletics and Cross Country Club is organising the St Andrews West Sands 5k on 11 October 2025 at West Sands, St Andrews, Fife (nearest postcode KY16 9XL). The race is a 5 km out-and-back run along..

Bennachie Ultra Marathon sits above the Aberdeenshire countryside in the North East Scotland hill range of Bennachie. The inaugural race offers a 50k (about 31 miles) ultra with more than 5,000 feet of elevation gain. The mostly off-road ro..

The Aberfoyle Festival of Trail Running will take place in Aberfoyle on Saturday 11 October 2025.

Event details The Manor Water Hill Race is organised by Carnethy Hill Running Club and takes place on 11 October 2025 as part of the Manor Sheepdog Trial. The course distance is 9.3 miles / 15 km with 2130 ft / 650 m of ascent. Entry is £10..

Event overview The Dalmeny Estate Trail Half Marathon is an autumn trail race organised by Blast Running near Edinburgh. It takes place on Sunday 12 October 2025 around Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve. The route uses wooded trails,..

Event overview The Stevie G Memorial Charity 10k is scheduled for 12 October 2025 at Eglinton Park in Ayrshire. The event is organised by Fit Ayrshire Dads as a charity run with proceeds supporting the local mental health charity Release Ay..

Event overview Carnethy Hill Running Club organises the Carnethy Skyloop, a Category A long hill race in the Pentland Hills south of Edinburgh. The course distance is 30 km with approximately +1700 m total climb (about 18.5 miles and 6000 f..

The Skedaddle Speyside 10k is a scenic trail running event held in Archiestown, Scotland, on October 12, 2025. The point-to-point course starts at Archiestown Village Square, winding through Elchies woods and offering stunning views of the..

Event overview EpicTrails 10km - Exploring trails by headtorch is a night trail run set for 16 October 2025, starting from Milngavie Train Station, G62 8PG. The route explores local trails including sections of the Clyde Coastal Path and th..

Event overview The Dramathon takes place on 17-18 October 2025, with the main races organised for 18 October. All race distances were sold out as of 11 January; waiting lists are open for some events. The finish line for all races is at Gle..

Test your endurance in the Tentsmuir Forest eight hour Challenge, running as many laps of a scenic coastal forest loop near Tayport, Fife as you can within the time limit. Pick a half, full or ultra goal and enjoy supportive race basecamp.

Kippen Trail Race is a 5-mile trail run held in Kippen, Scotland (FK8 3EQ). The route is mostly off-road on trails around the village, with a short section on a quiet road, starting from the football pavilion at the sports field. The course..

Event overview The Millstone Hill Race takes place on 19 October 2025 and starts and finishes at the Bennachie Visitor Centre car park. The course is an approximate 10 km hill route with 360 m of elevation on mixed terrain. The route will h..

Ladybank Nuts Trail Race is a small, friendly event for all abilities held at Annsmuir Woods, Ladybank, Fife (Race HQ: Ladybank Youth Club, Beeches, KY15 7LR). The course is about 4 miles, run as two flat laps on woodland trails and grass p..