Carron Valley, Scotland (United Kingdom) - "The Iron Keep Medieval Trail Running Festival". Set in and around a medieval village, this unique running festival features various races from our Knights Quest Half Marathon, Tiny Titans Kids Run and our multi-lap endurance race The Iron Keep - 5 Hour Siege Run. runners to complete as many laps of a 5km course, within five hours. Starting in full daylight and finishing as the sun begins to drop the event evolves as the hours pass — with the village coming alive under torchlight, traditional music echoing through the square, and spectators lining the course for every lap. https://www.outsiderevents.com/theironkeep5hoursiegerun

Glencoe, Scotland (United Kingdom) - "Glencoe Marathon & Half Marathon". Welcome to the Glencoe Marathon Gathering! WildFox Events Ltd brings you a choice of two epic off-road routes. Have a blast of mountain air and be rewarded at every turn with spectacular panoramic views of possibly the most dramatic landscape in the Scottish Highlands. There’s a choice of challenging routes: the Marathon, and the Half Marathon. https://glencoemarathon.co.uk

Lochness, Scotland (United Kingdom) - "Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running". Take part in an unforgettable marathon experience, running beside the iconic Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. The point to point route starts in an spectacular moorland setting and takes you through stunning scenery alongside the loch and the River Ness, to finish in the Highland capital of Inverness. Whether you're a runner or a spectator, there's plenty to keep you entertained over the weekend with an expo, runners' cafe, street food, live music, pipes and drums and family friendly activities. There's also the Baxters River Ness 10K and 5K, both races follow flat routes alongside the river in Inverness and are perfect for PB chasers and first timers alike. A 10K Corporate Challenge for teams of 4-6 employees and a Wee Nessie kids' race for under 5s completes the Festival of Running. Why not make a Highland weekend of it and come with family or friends? The area is steeped in history, home to castles, whisky distilleries, misty mountains and, of course, a chance to spot Nessie herself! Activities in the local area range from kayaking, dolphin spotting trips to distillery visits. With a choice of race distances and the festival atmosphere, the Festival of Running offers an amazing experience. But don't just take our word for it.... "The Loch Ness Marathon was my first every marathon and it was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Don't just think about it... do it!" Previous Runner. www.lochnessmarathon.com

Forres, Scotland (United Kingdom) - "Culbin Forest 8-hour Challenge". Complete as many 4.366 mile loops as possible in an 8 hour time limit. Cut off time for beginning a final lap will be 7:59:59 hours - cut off time for final lap completion will be 9:00:00 hours. Runners will be provided with an electronic wristband that tracks number of laps completed and the time each lap is completed in. Upon starting and finishing a lap, this wristband will register a reading with our timing company's Basecamp timing monitor. 3 Laps = Half Marathon 6 Laps = Full Marathon 7+ Laps = Ultra Marathon Route: The route will be on trail paths around Culbin Forest with 135 ft of ascent per lap (see page's GPX file for full details). www.entrycentral.com/CulbinChallenge26