Trail Running calendar near Aberdeen 2026-2027

A seaside 5 km out and back on West Sands, St Andrews with a one mile children's fun run and chip timing. Entry fees support RNLI and two local charities and finishers receive post race refreshments.

A non competitive summer run on 6 June 2026 from BrewDog Castlegate to BrewDog DogTap in Ellon, with an alternative start at Dyce for a shorter route. Two drink stations, bag transport and a medal with a goody bag are included.

A 5 km beach race at Balmedie Beach on 11 June 2026, organised by Cosmics. Entry is £5 and the course has about 30 m of climb, with course records of 23:51 (male) and 30:08 (female) from 2024.

A 60 km mountain ultra at Mar Lodge in the Cairngorms National Park on 13 June 2026 with 1006 m ascent. A 48 km short course option is available and entries are limited.

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle event at Camperdown Park in Dundee featuring mixed grass, road and woodland terrain with a few inclines. Organised by Cancer Research UK, participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising targe..

A 5.8 mile hill race in Reid Park, Forfar on 19 June 2026 with paths and trails over "Bummie". Entry is £5, post race bridies are provided and a vegetarian option is available.

The Saltire 24 ultra trail race in Scotland's Royal Deeside offers laps on a scenic multi-terrain trail. Choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour options, running solo or in teams. Enjoy free camping, hot showers, and eco-friendly prizes during the mi..

A hill race organised by Dundee Hawkhill Harriers in the Sidlaw hills, starting at Kirkton of Auchterhouse. The course is 10.4 km with 360 m ascent, open to those aged over 17, with individual and team prizes and post-race refreshments.

A 100 mile ultra starting and finishing in Forres, the Moray Way 100 follows the Moray Coastal Trail, Speyside Way and Dava Way through beaches, forests and clifftop paths. Entries are limited and the race has a 30 hour cutoff.

A team relay around the full Moray Way route on Saturday 27 June 2026, covering approximately 100 miles in 12 sections. Teams of up to four share the legs, there is a 24 hour cutoff and a minimum per runner distance of 18 km.

MacTuffX Dundee combines ten functional fitness Xercises with repeated running segments at the Regional Performance Centre on 28 June 2026. Multiple solo, doubles and relay categories are available with standard and LITE weight divisions.

A Category C long hill race of 43 km along the historic Lairig Ghru drove road, rising to 835 m between Braemar and Aviemore. Online entry is £25 and net proceeds support the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team.

Experience a hill race at Bennachie featuring a mixture of old turnpike roads and rough uphill climbs. This four mile route offers a fast descent on tidy paths for runners over eighteen years old.

A backyard ultra at Murthly Castle Estate where runners repeat 4.167 mile loops with a one hour time limit until one runner remains. Medals are awarded to all nonwinners as DNFs and a 100 mile medal is given to those still running after 24..

A weekend of trail races at Glen Tanar Estate in Royal Deeside, set in the Cairngorms National Park. Distance races run from 10 km to 55 km and the weekend includes family events and a new free Toddler Dash for 2026.

A hill race on 25 July 2026 as part of the Falkland Gala. The course covers just under 6 miles with over 400 m of ascent across paths, fields and hillside, is well marshalled, and requires mandatory kit and personal hydration.

A 5.6 km hill race at The Eilan, Newtonmore with 370 m of climb, varied terrain and an initial obstacle scramble before a climb to the summit of An Torr and a technical descent back to the games field finish.

A one-lap *5.5 mile* trail run around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026, open to runners aged 18 and over. Numbers collected on the day, basic changing facilities, first aid cover, refreshments and prize categories including team awards.

Form a team and run a 27 mile relay along the traffic free Formartine and Buchan Way. Shared across 9 legs from Peterhead to Ellon, this event includes finishers medals and post race refreshments for all participants.

A multi-terrain running festival on 09 August 2026 with a half marathon, 10k, 5k and junior 1k following the River Deveron and finishing at Duff House Rugby Club. Medals for all finishers and prize categories by age.