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!
February 2027
An 8 hour loop challenge on a 4.367 mile coastal and trail circuit with electronic wristband timing and lap based half, full and ultra distance options.
March 2027
A 50 km ultra along the John Muir Way through East Lothian's coast, villages and woodland trails, finishing at Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar.
Trail running at Culzean Castle in Maybole with 5km, 10km and half marathon options, canicross allowed and live chip timing.
Mixed terrain races at Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye offering 10k, 5k, walking 5k and a short woodland Fun Run.
Test your endurance at Dalkeith Country Park in a last person standing race where runners must complete a 6.7km loop every hour until only one remains.
April 2027
A 46 mile mountain race across three Galloway ranges with over 4000 metres of climb, three manned food checkpoints and proceeds supporting Galloway Mountain Rescue Team.
A 32 km circular mountain race in the Galloway hills with 1850 m ascent, marshalled by Galloway Mountain Rescue and requiring navigation skills and mandatory kit.
Trail races at Scone Palace in Perth with 5km, 10km and a new half marathon, canicross friendly, live chip timing and on site parking.
A two day 60 mile off road ultramarathon on the Isle of Arran featuring mountain summits, varied terrain and full waymarking with staffed pit stops and medical cover.
A Backyard Ultra at Beecraigs Country Park where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one runner finishes a solo lap; all participants receive a medal.
A 24 hour loop race in Dalkeith where runners repeat a 6.7 km forest loop each hour; the last runner remaining after the final lap is crowned champion.
A community event at The Haining, Selkirk on 24 April 2027 offering a 5k trail run and an accessible 2k/4k walk with on-site facilities and fundraising.
A 44-mile circular ultramarathon around the Firth of Forth with solo, pair and four person relay options, waymarked course, checkpoints and chip timing.
A hybrid fitness race at Pollok Country Park combining trail running and functional fitness stations, with solo or pairs entries and 5 km and 10 km ruck options.
A scenic 10 km countryside race from Monachyle Mhor Hotel around Loch Doine with chip timing, on-course water stops and a separate 1 km fun run.
A 125 km, three-stage coastal mountain ultra on Scotland's remote Knoydart Peninsula with tented camps in Inverie and solo or team entry options.
May 2027
A 90K ultra along the historic Fife Pilgrim Way from North Queensferry to St Andrews Cathedral, UTMB Index 100K category with 1,200 m ascent and a 15 hour limit.
Ultra X Scotland 2027 is a multi distance ultramarathon in Inverness on 1 to 2 May 2027 with events from 16 km to 100 Mile around the Great Glen and Loch Ness.