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!
November 2026
A multi-terrain ultra around the Tweed Valley near Peebles on 15 November 2026, offering 50 km and 67 km waymarked routes with aid stations and mandatory kit requirements.
A single 5 km race at Linn Park on 15 November 2026, part of the South By Five series across six parks. Entry is free with a required minimum donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund.
An 8 hour loop challenge in Culbin Forest where runners complete as many 4.367 mile laps as possible, tracked by electronic wristbands.
Trail runs at Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill with 10 km, 5 km and a 1.2 km festive fun run supporting a local school and the reserve.
A solo 69 km trail ultra from Glamis Castle to Scone Palace on 28 November 2026 with GPS tracking, checkpoints, finish meal and medals.
A single-entry 5 km race at Rouken Glen on 29 November 2026, part of the South By Five six-park series. Entry is free but places are limited and a mandatory donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund applies.
December 2026
Trail runs inside the private grounds of Glamis Castle with 1, 5 and 10 mile options, canicross allowed and live chip timing; finishers receive a medal and refreshments.
A December 2026 point to point trail event on the West Lothian Shale Trail with 50K, 25K, 9K and a three leg relay on marked, marshalled routes.
Festive 5k at Chatelherault Country Park on 6 December 2026 with a Santa costume and medal included; open to ages five and up, family tickets available.
Winter fell race from Muirfad Farm on a 17.5 km circular route with 800 m ascent to Cairnsmore of Fleet, organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue Team.
A 5 km community race at Pollok Park on 13 December 2026 that is part of the South By Five six-park series. Entry is free with a required donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund and completing five of six races completes the series.
Celebrate the season with a festive trail run through Cammo Nature Reserve featuring 10K, 5K, and 1K distances followed by hot chocolate and medals for all finishers.
January 2027
Kick off the year with a 3 km uphill race at Nevis Range climbing 610 m from the base to the top gondola station.
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 single 5 km race at Bellahouston Park on 3 January 2027, part of the South By Five series visiting six parks. Entry is free but requires a minimum donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund and places are limited to 65.
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.
A single-entry 5 km park race at Queens Park on 17 January 2027, part of the South By Five series that visits six parks over 12 weeks. Entry is free with a required minimum donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund and places are limited.
February 2027
Experience a scenic 10km trail run around Bertha Loch and the River Almond featuring technical wooded paths and handmade medals for all finishers.
Seven hour looped ultra in Callander Park, Falkirk where runners complete as many 4.14 mile laps (277 ft) as possible; solo and 2 and 3 person relays available.
About 21 miles mostly off road around the Ardgartan Peninsula with 3,500 ft ascent, two water stations and mandatory winter kit.