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
A two lap 7.5 km trail race at Mugdock Country Park on 25 October 2026 supporting the Woodland Trust and the Chris Smith Memorial Fund.
An in-person race in Great Britain on 30 October 2026 organised by Heart & Soul Racing Limited, with a single entry option priced at £4.16.
A Halloween themed 10 km trail race in Auchterarder on 31 October 2026 with a chilli pepper shaped route through the Ochil Hills; the event is full with a waiting list.
Scenic chip timed half marathon near South Queensferry on woodland and coastal trails, with finisher medal and proceeds supporting South Queensferry RNLI.
A 12-hour night trail challenge at Dalkeith Country Park: complete as many 5 km loops as possible solo or in teams of two or four on marked woodland routes.
Chip timed 5 km and 10 km races at Mugdock Country Park with medals, hydration stations, marshals and a measured course.
Charity running festival in Tayvallich with three routes through Taynish National Nature Reserve, limited to 100 places and a £20 entry fee.
A hill race on Tinto Hill near Biggar featuring a 4.4 mile senior course with 1500 ft ascent plus a separate free junior race for under 16s.
November 2026
A mixed terrain trail festival at Tentsmuir Forest near Tayport offering a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, junior 5 km and a 1.2 km family fun run with marshalled, signposted routes and charitable proceeds for the Tayport Community Trust.
A multi terrain 10 km race on 1 November 2026 with a reversed route featuring road and trail sections, views over Loch Tulla and a finishing descent across the Bridge of Orchy. Entries are limited and the event uses chip timing.
Inaugural Antonine Trail 10k in Twechar follows much of the original ATRX course with varied hills, chip timing, limited to 150 runners and prizes for top finishers.
A 50 km trail race along the Dava Way from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres, mostly on old railway track with varied scenery; 8-hour cutoff, 300 places, entry fee £65.
An 8 km hill race with 350 m ascent near Strathpeffer, on a marked route of tracks and steep muddy footpaths, with the start about 1 km from the community centre.
A six hour nocturnal event on a well marked 5 km trail loop, with solo and three-person relay options, a tented base each lap, music, lights and food.
Short Course Cross Country Championships on 7 November 2026 at Kirkcaldy High School with ProTay managing race pack fulfilment and timing alongside scottishathletics.
A 33 miles ultra in Perthshire from Killin to Strathyre along cycle route No 7 and the Rob Roy Way, with multiple checkpoints, mandatory kit and a November Highland setting.
Approximately 5 miles of trails around Falkland Estate with forest loops, age-category prizes, a race memento and a £14 entry fee; limited to 100 places.
Inaugural Kilpatrick Hills half marathon on 14 November 2026 featuring single-track trails and forestry roads, limited to 50 places and listed as closed.
Trail races at Glentress Peel in the Tweed Valley with fully marked 10 km and 21 km courses, chip timing and medical support.
Out and back hill race on 14 Nov 2026 near Lower Largo, about 10 km with over 300 m ascent, organised by Anster Haddies; toilets at the Crusoe Hotel and trail shoes recommended.