Trail Running Calendar Scotland 2024-2025

With 81 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 - Night Running Fun will take place in Milngavie on Thursday 21 March 2024. You can run 8 kilometers.

The Newburgh Dunes Running Club - Beach Bash 10k is a multi-terrain 10k run starting near the Gallows Hill Community Pavilion and taking in part of the beautiful Forvie National Nature Reserve. The run includes pavement, trail, sand dunes, and beach. It will take place on Saturday, 23rd March 2024 a..

The Forthvalley 10K Trail Race 2024 is set to take place on Sunday, 24th March 2024, at Callendar House in Falkirk. The event offers an undulating route within the stunning grounds of Callendar House, with various amenities such as a coffee shop and support from Coull Beans coffee cart. Participants..

The Methlick 10K Race and 3k Children's Race will take place on Saturday, 30th March 2024, in Methlick, United Kingdom. The 10km race is open to participants aged 17 and over, while children aged 6 and older can join the 3km race. The trail run will include forest tracks, farmland, and woods, offeri..

The Badass Easter Trail Race will take place in Lochore on Sunday 31 March 2024. You can run 4 miles.

April 2024

Bruce's Crown Race is a challenging trail run covering 46 miles across three hill ranges in Galloway, with over 4000 meters of elevation gain. The event, organized by local long-distance runner Nicky Spinks and supported by Galloway Mountain Rescue Team, starts and finishes at Caldons, near Glentroo..

The Clachnaben Hill Race will take place on Saturday, 6th April 2024 at 12 midday, starting from the forestry near Strachan, Aberdeenshire. The race covers a total distance of 13.6km with approximately 690m of ascent. There will be age category prizes and mandatory kit requirements including full wa..

The Heriot-Watt Round the Grounds trail run will take place on April 7th, 2024, organized by the Heriot-Watt University Athletics Club. Participants can choose between a 5k race starting at 13:30 and a Kids Fun Run starting at 12:45, both featuring multi-terrain routes around the campus grounds. The..

The ACORN Linn Park Centenary Trail Race is a 10km trail race starting and finishing at the Halfpenny Bridge in Glasgow. The race will take place on April 7, 2024, at 9:30 am, with registration starting at 8:45 am. The route includes hills, mud, tree roots, and showcases the Centenary Trail created ..

The BrewDog Fife Run - 2024 is a 19.5-mile trail run from BrewDog Dundee to BrewDog St Andrews, taking place on April 13th, 2024. The route follows the Fife Coastal Path, passing through Tentsmuir Forest, Leuchars, and Guardbridge, and finishing with a run along the famous 18th hole of St Andrews' O..

The The Highland Ultra will take place in Mallaig on Thursday 18 April 2024. You can run 78 miles.

The Forth Ultra and Team Relay is a 43-mile ultramarathon around the Firth of Forth estuary, crossing two iconic Forth Bridges and connecting two well-known Scottish trails. The event is open to solos and relay teams of 2 or 4, with 85% of the route being road and 15% trail. The race will take place..

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The Run Mhor - Hidden Glen 10k will take place in Balquhidder on Sunday 21 April 2024. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Dalgety Bay 10K is a community event organized by the Forth Bridges Rotary Club, with proceeds going to End Polio Now and other charities. The race is limited to 450 entries, with a registration fee of £16.00, and will take place on Sunday, 21st April 2024 at 11am, starting and finishing at Dalg..

The Scone Palace Trail Run offers 5K and 10K routes suitable for all fitness levels, taking place in the scenic grounds of Scone Palace near the village of Scone and the City of Perth. The 10K route includes a lap of Perth Racecourse, and the event is open to first-timers, with all entrants receivin..

The Highland Kings will take place in Glencoe from Friday 26 April 2024 to Tuesday 30 April 2024. You can run between 31 and 121 miles.

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The Highland Fling Race is a 53-mile trail ultramarathon along the southern part of Scotland's West Highland Way, taking place on Saturday, 27th April 2024. The event features 2300m ascent and 2100m descent, with 90% trail and 10% road terrain. Entry is limited to 750 participants on a first-come, f..

The Bristow 15 Mile Trail Race takes place on Sunday, 28th April 2024, offering a challenging 15-mile route through Highland scenery. Starting near Balmoral Castle, runners pass the River Dee, climb through Ballochbuie pine forest, and ascend towards Lochnagar before a thrilling descent back to the ..

May 2024

The Tiree 10k & Half Marathon is an annual event on the Hebridean island of Tiree, known for its perfect beaches, clean air, and relaxed pace of life. The event welcomes all abilities and has grown to be a much-anticipated event on the island calendar, attracting runners from around the world. The r..

The Neilston Pad Race will take place in Neilston on Saturday 4 May 2024. You can run 4 miles.