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!
August 2027
Annual Highland Games by Loch Ness featuring heavy events, Highland dancing, piping and the World Female Heavy Events Championship.
Inflatable 5K Glasgow on 28 August 2027 offers repeat 2.5K laps with large inflatables across 2.5K, 5K, 10K and 15K options, plus medals and family-friendly rules.
A 33 km hill race across the Ochil range to Stirling University with mandatory kit checks, marked sections and multiple hill controls.
September 2027
A non timed inflatable obstacle run in Edinburgh on 4 September 2027 offering 2.5K to 15K routes with music zones, medals and on-course inflatables.
October 2027
A one day, fully supported 55 km ultramarathon around Edinburgh from the Royal Mile to Salisbury Crags with three pit stops and professional medical cover.
December 2027
17.5 km circular mountain race in the Southern Galloway with 800 m ascent, steep climbs and summit descent; entrants must be over 18 with navigation skills.
May 2028
A 31.3 mile ultramarathon from Innerleithen to Edinburgh Airport on 28 May 2028, day two of the nine day MTC SCOTIA, with mandatory kit, tracking and time cut offs.
A 40.1 mile ultra on 29 May 2028, Day 3 of the nine day MTC SCOTIA, running from Travelodge Edinburgh Airport to Travelodge Perth A9 with strict 4.0 mph cut offs.
MTC GRIMALKIN is an ultra of 34.5 miles from Perth to Pitlochry, Day 4 of the SCOTIA series, limited to 40 runners with mandatory kit and 4 mph cutoffs.
June 2028
A single day ultra of about 39 miles from Kingussie to Inverness, also day six of the MTC SCOTIA series, limited to 40 competitors with a 4.0 mph minimum pace requirement.
A single-day ultra from Dornoch to Dunbeath of about 42 miles, Day 8 of the MTC SCOTIA series, capped at 40 runners with mandatory kit and strict 4.0 mph cut-offs.
A 38 mile ultra on 4 June 2028 from Dunbeath to John O'Groats as Day 9 of MTC SCOTIA, limited to 40 runners with mandatory kit, cut offs and supplied tracking devices.
July 2029
A single day 38 mile ultra from Gretna Green to Penrith, the MTC Boggart is Day 1 of the thirteen day MTC ALBION series. Entries are limited and the event enforces a minimum 4.0 mph average with a specified mandatory kit list.