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!
May 2027
Annual coastal races on Tiree offering a 10 km and a half marathon with a beach start, evening prizegiving and a linked Tri-island challenge.
A measured 15 mile trail on Balmoral Estate with river and forest sections, 120 metres ascent, two water stations and a finisher's medal on 2 May 2027.
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 6 hour and 12 hour ultraruns along the Formartine and Buchan railway between Maud and Auchnagatt with a 26.3 mile medal minimum and age 20 plus.
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 55 mile circular ultramarathon from Gulabin Lodge on mostly off road trails with 7,450 ft ascent, UTMB Index qualifier and a 15 hour cut off.
A muddy obstacle run in Aberdeen on 16 May 2027 with 5 km and 10 km routes for adults and supervised teenagers, including a technical T-shirt, medal, free parking and photos.
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.
June 2027
A 50 km night time ultramarathon along the Ayrshire coast with beach, promenade and trail sections, three aid stations and finish at Irvine Beach.
A 104 mile race across the Southern Upland Way from St John’s Town of Dalry to Galashiels, with 4611 m ascent, GB Ultras support, live GPS tracking and mandatory kit requirements.
Trail weekend at Blair Castle on 5 June 2027 with multiple race options from a kids fun run to an ultra, organised by Outsider Events.
A 56 mile race along the Southern Upland Way from St Johns Town of Dalry to Moffat with live GPS tracking, a 20 hour cut off and mandatory kit requirements.
A 31 mile mountain ultra around Loch Lyon and Glen Lochay with water crossings, about 3,500 ft ascent and mandatory kit requirements.
Obstacle course races at Hopetoun Estate on June 6, 2027, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, a Kids race, and a Trifecta in One Day option.
A 15.5 mile off-road loop around Loch Lyon with about 1,500 ft of ascent, multiple river crossings, a mid-race water station and camping at Glen Lyon Dam.
A 5k obstacle course around Strathclyde Loch at Strathclyde Country Park with staggered wave starts, fundraising support and a finish by Sandy Beach car park.