Trail running races in Scotland
Find trail running races in Scotland. Compare 44 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include ultramarathons, 10K races, 5K races, half marathons, 50K races and 10 mile races.
Events to explore include Illuminator Night Trail Race, Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultramarathon & Relay and Tentsmuir 8 Hour Challenge.
Narrow your search to Fife, Moray and Aberdeenshire, or browse the other locations below.
94 listed events · 44 with upcoming dates
Upcoming trail running races
44 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Illuminator Night Trail Race
SCOAboyne, Scotland
Illuminator Night Trail Race — Glen Tanar Estate, Aboyne. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultramarathon & Relay
SCOJedburgh, Scotland
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultramarathon & Relay — Jed Thistle Pavilion, Jedburgh. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Tentsmuir 8 Hour Challenge
SCOTayport, Scotland
Tentsmuir 8 Hour Challenge — Tentsmuir Forest, Tayport. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Acorn Duncan Macfarlane Race
SCOMilngavie, Scotland
Acorn Duncan Macfarlane Race — Mugdock Park, Milngavie. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Dalmeny Halloween Trail Half
SCOSouth Queensferry, City of Edinburgh
Dalmeny Halloween Trail Half — South Queensferry, Edinburgh.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Mugdock Country Park Running Festival 2026
SCOMilngavie, East Dunbartonshire
Mugdock Country Park Running Festival 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie.
· 10K / 2.5K / 5K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Outrun The Night
SCODalkeith, Scotland
Outrun The Night — Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival
SCOTayport, Fife
Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Half Marathon — Tayport, Fife.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Dava Way 50K
SCOGrantown, Scotland
Dava Way 50K — Craig McLean Leisure Centre, Grantown. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗John Muir Way Ultra Nocturnal
SCONorth Berwick, Scotland
John Muir Way Ultra Nocturnal — Balgone Barns, North Berwick. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Tufty Trail Race
SCOStrathmiglo, Scotland
Tufty Trail Race — Village Hall, Strathmiglo. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Foxtrail Winter Series Race 1
SCODunbar, Scotland
Foxtrail Winter Series Race 1 — Foxlake Adventures, Dunbar. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Glentress Winter Half Marathon & 10K Trail Races
SCOPeebles, Scottish Borders
Glentress Winter Trail Half Marathon — Glentress Forest, Peebles.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Tweed Valley Forest Ultra Trail
SCOPeebles, Scotland
Tweed Valley Forest Ultra Trail — Glentress Forest, Peebles. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Vogrie Country Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
SCOGorebridge, Midlothian
Vogrie Country Park Half Marathon — Gorebridge, Midlothian.
· 10K / 5K / Half marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Culbin Forest 8 Hour Challenge
SCOKintessack, Scotland
Culbin Forest 8 Hour Challenge — Culbin Forest, Kintessack. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill 5K 2026
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill 5K 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill, Edinburgh.
· 10K / 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Cluny Castle Running Festival
SCOInverurie, Scotland
Cluny Castle Running Festival — Cluny Castle, Inverurie. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Glamis Castle Festive Trail Runs
SCOGlamis, Angus
Glamis Castle Festive Trail Runs — Glamis Castle, Glamis, Tayside & Angus. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· 10mi / 5mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Foxtrail Winter Series Race 2
SCONorth Berwick, Scotland
Foxtrail Winter Series Race 2 — Balgone Estate, North Berwick. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Blast Running Santa & Elf Dash
SCOEdinburgh, Edinburgh & The Lothians
10K and 5K running event in Edinburgh.
· 10K / 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Foxtrail Winter Series Race 3
SCONorth Berwick, Scotland
Foxtrail Winter Series Race 3 — Balgone Estate, North Berwick. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Scurry Around Vogrie Country Park 5K 2027
SCOGorebridge, Midlothian
Scurry Around Vogrie Country Park 5K 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Vogrie Country Park, Gorebridge.
· 5K / Half marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Bertha Park Trail Run - Winter
SCOBertha Park, Perth
Running event in Bertha Park, Perth.
· 10K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Ardgartan Trail Race
SCOArdgartan, Argyll, Scotland
Running event in Ardgartan, Argyll, Scotland.
· 21mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Trailspire Ultra
SCOFalkirk, Scotland
Trailspire Ultra — Callendar Park, Falkirk. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Foxtrail Winter Series Race 4
SCODumfries & Galloway, Scotland
Foxtrail Winter Series Race 4 — Harvest Moon Holidays, Tyninghame, Borders, Dumfries & Galloway. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Culzean Castle Trail Runs
SCOnr Maybole, Scotland
Culzean Castle Trail Runs — Culzean Castle, nr Maybole. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Foxtrail Winter Series Race 5
SCODunbar, Scotland
Foxtrail Winter Series Race 5 — Foxlake Adventures, Dunbar. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Forth Ultra & Team Relay
SCOHelix Park, Falkirk
Running event in Helix Park, Falkirk.
· 44mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Aberfoyle 10K Trail Run
SCOAberfoyle, Scotland
Aberfoyle 10K Trail Run — Aberfoyle Memorial Hall, Aberfoyle. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Aberfoyle Trail Running Festival
SCOAberfoyle, Scotland
Aberfoyle Trail Running Festival — Cobleland Campsite, Gartmore, Aberfoyle. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Aviemore Half Marathon & 10K for All
SCOAviemore, Highland
Aviemore Half Marathon & 10K for All — officially postponed for 2026.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Balmullo Trail Race
SCOFife & Central, Scotland
Balmullo Trail Race — Burnside Hall, Balmullo, Fife & Central. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Bennachie Summer Series Race 4
SCOAberdeenshire, Scotland
Bennachie Summer Series Race 4 — Bennachie Visitor Centre, Pitcaple, Aberdeenshire. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Borders 8 Hour Challenge
SCONewcastleton, Scotland
Borders 8 Hour Challenge — Rock UK, Newcastleton. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Browse counties and areas
Choosing a race in Scotland
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Milngavie (3), North Berwick (3), Blair Atholl (2). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about trail running races in Scotland
Which trail running races are coming up in Scotland?
Illuminator Night Trail Race is listed for 24 October 2026. Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultramarathon & Relay is listed for 24 October 2026. Tentsmuir 8 Hour Challenge is listed for 24 October 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in Scotland?
Look for ultramarathons, 10K races, 5K races, half marathons, 50K races and 10 mile races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for Scotland?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.