Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2024-2025

With 96 trail races in Scotland lined up for the 2024-2025 season, there's a race for every level of runner. In Glasgow, take on the challenge of the city's lush parks, where the trails are as welcoming as the locals. Transition to the cobbled streets and ancient edifices of Edinburgh, where running is not just exercise but a communion with history, as you breeze past the iconic silhouette of Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat, the city's very own mountain.

Heading northeast, Aberdeen's coastal trails offer a refreshing run with the North Sea as your companion, or venture into Dundee, where the revitalized waterfront serves as a picturesque starting line for a running experience filled with scenic views and a fresh, maritime air.

Just outside the hustle and bustle, Paisley presents a runner’s paradise with its undulating hills, a test of endurance. Lastly, East Kilbride calls to nature lovers with its tranquil woodland trails, where the peace and quiet of the forest canopy creates an idyllic backdrop for both the casual jogger and the competitive sprinter.

The Epictrails 8km - Hunting Out More Trails will take place in Milngavie on Thursday 9 May 2024. You can run 8 kilometers.

The Glas Tulaichean Uphill Race will take place in Blairgowrie and Rattray on Saturday 11 May 2024. You can run between 4 and 7 kilometers.

The Moray Coastal Trail 50 is a breathtaking trail run that showcases the stunning coastline of Moray, known for its sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, and attractive fishing villages. The race starts in Forres and takes runners through Findhorn, Lossiemouth, Spey Bay, and picturesque fishing villages ..

The Kintyre Way Ultra will take place in Tarbert on Saturday 11 May 2024. You can run 31 miles.

The The Inverleith Sundowner Series will take place in Edinburgh on Wednesday 15 May 2024. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Epictrails 10km - Trail Fun will take place in Milngavie on Thursday 16 May 2024. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Kinnoull Hill Race will take place in Perth on Thursday 16 May 2024. You can run 7 kilometers.

The The Forgue Trail Run will take place in Huntly on Saturday 18 May 2024. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Goatfell Race Brodick will take place in Brodick on Saturday 18 May 2024. You can run between 0 and 0 kilometers.

The Gordon Castle 10k will take place in Fochabers on Sunday 19 May 2024. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Cape Wrath Ultra® 2024 is an 8-day trail run covering 400km through the stunning Scottish Highlands, starting in Fort William and finishing at Cape Wrath lighthouse. Participants will experience iconic Scottish landscapes such as Knoydart, Torridon, Fisherfield, and Assynt. Each evening, runners..

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The Badass Trail Race will take place in East Wemyss on Sunday 19 May 2024. You can run 4 miles.

The Epictrails 8km - Hunting Out More Trails will take place in Milngavie on Thursday 23 May 2024. You can run 8 kilometers.

The Isle of Jura Fell Race is a challenging 28km trail run with 7 summits and 2,370m of climbing, taking place on Saturday, 25th May 2024, with a 10:30 am start time. It is considered one of the toughest challenges in British hill racing at this distance and is highly regarded by fell runners. The c..

The Cateran Trail Run is a 55-mile/90-kilometer race with 7450ft/2250m ascent, taking place on Saturday, 25th May 2024. The circular route starts and finishes next to Gulabin Lodge, with 90% off-road terrain including forest tracks, rough tracks, bog, mud, heather, and beautiful scenery. Participant..

The Speyside 100 is a 2-day trail run event taking place from Saturday 25th to Monday 27th May 2024 in the Cairngorms National Park, UK. The route will showcase the diverse landscape of the park, including mountains, moorlands, forests, rivers, and villages, with participants passing by several whis..

The Skye Trail Ultra will take place in Duntulm on Saturday 25 May 2024. You can run 76 miles.

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing will take place in Aviemore on Sunday 26 May 2024. You can run 32 kilometers.

The Epictrails 8km - Loch Ardinning and Auld Wives Lifts will take place in Glasgow on Thursday 30 May 2024. You can run 8 kilometers.

The Blair Castle Trail Weekender is set to take place from May 31 to June 2, 2024, offering a variety of trail races ranging from 7km to the challenging 60km 'Full Tilt Ultra'. The event, held at Blair Castle on the Atholl Estate, includes an outdoor cinema, live music, and a festival village with a..