Aberfoyle Festival of Trail Running

Aberfoyle, United Kingdom • 10 Oct 2026

Aberfoyle Festival of Trail Running

The Aberfoyle Festival of Trail Running will take place on Saturday 10 October 2026 in Aberfoyle. The event is described as the third edition and will feature a wider range of races compared with previous years.

The programme includes the return of the Aberfoyle Trail Half Marathon and the return of the Aberfoyle Ultra. The Aberfoyle Ultra is listed with a distance of 63 km. The event focuses on trail running and presents multiple race options on the same day.

Distances at the festival include:

  • Aberfoyle Trail Half Marathon
  • Aberfoyle Ultra 63 km

The description does not specify start or finish times, course details, or entry requirements. Location is given as Aberfoyle and the event is classified under trail running. Registration and further event logistics were mentioned in the original announcement but are not detailed here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

63 km
Aberfoyle Ultra
Half Marathon
Aberfoyle Trail Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A guided 6 km trail run from Milngavie Train Station using headtorches, following parts of the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way. Social group runs with qualified guides, mandatory trail shoes and a headtorch.

A unique five-hour endurance run set in a medieval village. Runners complete as many laps as possible, starting in daylight and finishing under torchlight. Enter solo, in a pair, or as a team of four, with fancy dress strongly encouraged.

A guided 8 km night trail run from Milngavie Train Station exploring the Clyde Coastal path and West Highland Way. Social pace with a qualified guide, mandatory trail shoes and headtorch, and no dogs or under 18s.

Test your endurance at the Ben Ledi Uphill Only Race, a 5.3 km climb with 760 m of ascent finishing at the mountain summit. This event hosts the Scottish Athletics Senior and U20 Hill Running Championships.