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!
April 2027
A lakeside 10K from Monachyle Mhor Hotel in Balquhidder with trail sections, chip timing, three water stops and a 1K fun run; 10K entry £28.
A 125 km coastal mountain ultra on Scotland’s Knoydart Peninsula, run over three stages with tented base camp in Inverie and staffed checkpoints about every 10 km.
May 2027
A 90K UTMB Index 100K ultra along the historic Fife Pilgrim Way from North Queensferry to St Andrews Cathedral, with a 15 hour limit and prior marathon or ultra experience required.
A multi distance ultramarathon in Inverness on 1 to 2 May 2027 with routes from 16 km to 100 miles and a range of individual, charity, youth, and slam entry options.
Two ultramarathon distances on 8 May 2027 along the Moray Coastal Trail from Findhorn and Lossiemouth to Cullen.
A trail running event on Scotland's Kintyre Way offering a shorter 35 mile ultra and rotating section routes with relay options, varied coastal and woodland terrain, waymarking, finish facilities and GPS timing with proceeds supporting route maintena..
Timed trail ultraruns on the Formartine and Buchan railway between Maud and Auchnagatt, offered as 6 hour and 12 hour formats with limited entries.
Two supported trail races from Glasgow Green: a 55 km ultra through riverside and woodland, and a 25 km scenic trail with feed stations and chip timing.
A 5 km obstacle event at Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy, on 9 May 2027. The grass-start course loops through parkland with steep hills and obstacles; participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.
A community trail event at Dalkeith Country Park on 9 May 2027 with 1K, 5K and 10K races, chip timing, handcrafted finisher medals, and proceeds supporting MYPAS.
A circular 55 mile ultramarathon near Glenshee with 7,450 ft ascent, mostly off road terrain, self sufficient rules, mandatory kit and strict cut offs.
Muddy 5 km and 10 km runs at Castle Fraser near Inverurie on 16 May 2027 for adults and supervised teenagers, with event T shirt, medal, free parking and photos.
Muddy obstacle course events in Fife and Kinross on 22 May 2027 offering 5 km and 10 km adult races and a kids 3 km across 22 and 23 May.
A 24 hour self navigated endurance event in Perth where participants run away for 12 hours then must return to the start; GPS tracking determines the winner.
Trail event on a 4.3 mile loop in a North East forest, held 22 May 2027, where runners target distances from 20 miles up to 50 miles during an eight hour period.
A continuous 214 mile Cape Wrath Trail route from Cape Wrath to Glenfinnan with multiple aid stations and a final 47 mile leg.
A 28 km fell race on the Isle of Jura with seven summits and 2,370 m of ascent. Limited to 250 places, the course tests hillcraft and endurance and is described as one of the tougher races at this distance.
A point to point ultra along the West Highland Way, 96 miles with 14,700 ft ascent, with an optional Ben Nevis extension to 107 miles and organised support.
MacTuffX Aberdeen at Aberdeen Sports Village on 30 May 2027 offers solo, doubles and team relay formats with 10x400m and 10x800m options; entries include a T-shirt, medal and photos.