Scotland
Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Scotland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 153 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Scotland below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
An approximately 4 mile out and back trail on the Fife Coastal Path at Silver Sands, Aberdour, with sea views, medals for finishers and age category prizes.
A 57 mile ultramarathon from Glasgow to Edinburgh along canals and city trails, with live GPS tracking, mandatory kit and seven staffed checkpoints.
Multi distance running event in Stirling on 10 October 2026 with 1 mile, 10 km, 50 km and 70 km races plus solo and relay team options.
A 50k mostly off-road ultramarathon on Bennachie with over 5000 ft of ascent, visiting multiple peaks and starting and finishing at the Bennachie Visitor Centre. Pre-entry only with 150 places and a 4 hour cut-off at about 19 miles.
A trail running festival in Aberfoyle on 10 October 2026 that marks its third edition, featuring the returning half marathon and a 63 km ultra across multiple race options.
A fully waymarked, supported 28 mile mountain ultramarathon from the west coast to Ben Nevis summit on 10 October 2026, with pit stops, professional medical cover and a finisher medal.
A 10.5 mile hill race around Manor Water with about 2450 ft ascent, checkpoint navigation and mandatory safety kit, held as part of the Manor Sheepdog Trial.
A point to point trail of about 10 km from Archiestown to Cardhu Distillery on 11 October 2026, featuring firetracks, muddy sections and ridge views toward Ben Rinnes and the Cairngorms.
An annual charity 10k trail run at Eglinton Park, Ayrshire, raising funds for Release Ayrshire with a waymarked course, marshals, finisher memento and on-course support.
Community charity event in Inverleith Park on 11th October 2026 offering a 2K family run, a 5K cross country run and 5K and 10K walking options.
A chip timed running festival at Lochore Meadows with measured courses, medals, hydration stations and events commonly including 5k, 10k and a half marathon.
A Category A long hill race of about 30 kilometres and 1,700 metres ascent in the Pentland Hills, with unmarked navigation and multiple checkpoints.
A Speyside Way running event on 17 October 2026 offering marathon, half marathon, 10 km and four person relay options with whisky miniatures at the finish.
Chip timed 6k, 10k, 16k and 20k races at Chatelherault Country Park near Hamilton, with measured courses, medals, hydration stations and on-course marshals.
Off road 10K through the Riddell Estate with views of the Eildon and Cheviot Hills. A fundraising event with pay what you can entry and a 200 runner limit.
Eight hour loop challenge at Tentsmuir Forest where runners complete as many 4.367 mile loops as possible, tracked by electronic wristbands.
A 14.6 km hill race in the Ochils on 24 October 2026 with 966 m ascent, visiting Ben Cleuch, Ben Ever and The Nebit, limited to 300 entries.
A 38 mile trail ultra in Jedburgh on 24 October 2026 with a relay option, run alongside the Jedburgh Running Festival and welcoming LGBTIQ and nonbinary runners.
A self-reliant two day mountain navigation event in Talnotry, Scotland on 24 to 25 October 2026 for teams, with linear and score course options and a mandatory kit list.
Chip timed 5k, 10k and half marathon at Balloch Castle Country Park with measured course, medals, hydration and on-course marshals.