Scotland
Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Scotland for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 162 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Scotland below and join the trail community at these great events!
January 2027
Uphill race at Nevis Range Ski Centre on 1 January 2027: 3 km with 610 m climb, capped at 150 entries, with 50% of places initially for female and non binary runners, age 18+.
A January running event at Loch Morlich on 3 January 2027 offering 5K, 10K and under 16s entries along Glenmore Forest and the loch shore, with chip timing, medals, awards and event photos.
A 5 km park event at Bellahouston Park on 3 Jan 2027, part of a six park series, free entry with a required community donation and limited places.
Part of the LAC Winter League, Riverbank Splodge is a medium race of 6 to 9 miles at Achriabhach, Glen Nevis on 3 Jan 2027; entry is £3 for members and £5 for non-members.
Winter trail race at Balbirnie Park on 10 January 2027 over 4 to 5 miles of muddy woodland paths with medals for finishers and age-category prizes.
Night trail runs at Balgone Estate on 16 January 2027 with 5 km and 10 km routes through woodland and muddy farmland, fully way marked and requiring a head torch.
Trail running at Vogrie Country Park on 17 January 2027 with a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.6 km family fun run on mixed terrain.
ACORN South By Five Queens Park is a 5 km park race on 17 January 2027 organised by Acorn Trails; entry is free with a required donation and limited places.
Puggy Line Plod is a medium six to nine mile race at Nevis Range on 17 January 2027, part of the LAC Winter League with different entry fees for members and non members.
A nighttime trail race in Tarland on January 21, 2027 featuring a 6.5 km course with 300 m climb, marked forest loops and required headtorch and navigation kit.
A long race in Kinlochleven on 24 January 2027, part of the Lochaber AC Winter League, classified as 9.1+ miles with required full body cover.
A chip timed trail 10 km in Buchlyvie on 30 January 2027, limited to 300 runners, out-and-back on an old railway track with aid and marshals on course.
A 10 km winter trail around Bertha Loch and Almondbank in Perth on 31 January 2027 with chip timing, wooden finisher medals, on-site toilets and nearby parking.
February 2027
Seven hour looped trail event at Callander Park, Falkirk with solo and relay options on a 4.14 mile course and a 1 km final hour option.
About 21 miles mostly off road around the Ardgartan Peninsula with 3,500 ft ascent, two water stations and mandatory winter kit.
Winter trail races at Harvest Moon Holidays near Tyninghame, offering 5 km and half marathon routes across coastal paths, woodland, farm tracks and a sandy beach with a river crossing.
Forest trail races at Tulliallan, Kincardine on 14 February 2027 offering 15k and 5k routes with chip timing, marshals and on course support.
Short winter league race at Ballachulish Quarry on Sun 14 Feb 2027, part of the Lochaber AC Winter League; entry is typically £3.
Figure 8 at Fort William Leisure Centre is a long Winter League race on 21 Feb 2027 covering 9.1+ miles with a published entry fee of £3.
Timed eight hour loop challenge at Gullane Beach on 27 Feb 2027, with 4.367 mile laps over beach, coast, trail and fields and electronic wristband timing.