Trail Running calendar near Aberdeenshire 2025-2026

The Creag Dhubh Hill Race is a challenging 5.6 km hill running event held at The Eilan during the Newtonmore Highland Games in Newtonmore, Scotland. The course features a 370m climb and begins with a full lap of the games field, followed by a demanding obstacle course including barriers, fences, a r..

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a trail running event that offers participants a unique opportunity to traverse the historic Lairig Ghru, a 32km high mountain pass in Scotland. This guided run, suitable for those aged 18 and older, includes a morning transfer from Aviemore to the starting point a..

The Templeton Trail Race is a roughly 5.5 to 6-mile trail running event held in Templeton Woods, near Dundee, Scotland. It offers a one-lap course primarily on well-defined park paths with some trail sections and short climbs, making it an accessible and enjoyable introduction to trail running. The..

The Deveron Harrier's Festival of Running, scheduled for August 10, 2025, features a variety of races including a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Junior 1K fun run. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Deveron Valley, participants will enjoy a multi-terrain course that follows the River Deveron..

The Speyside Way Ultras is a trail running event in Scotland offering two ultra-distance options: a 50km race and a 100km race. The 50km course runs from Tamdhu Distillery through scenic whisky country, including a challenging climb at Ben Aigen, finishing on the coastal path in Buckie. The 100km ra..

The Mormond Hill Run is an annual 5.6-mile (9 km) race held in Strichen, Aberdeenshire, starting from the Ritchie Hall playing field. The course features a challenging ascent of approximately 600 feet, passing the iconic white horse and offering stunning views of the Buchan countryside, including si..

The Achmony Hill Race is a challenging running event held as part of the Glenurquhart Highland Games in Drumnadrochit. Taking place on August 23, 2025, the race covers approximately 3.5 miles with an elevation gain of 700 feet. It is designed for participants aged 17 and older and offers a lively at..

The Kinloss Running Festival, scheduled for August 30-31, 2025, takes place at the Kinloss Barracks Training Area on the Moray coast of Scotland. This exciting event features a variety of races, including a 1K Fun Run, 5K, 10K, and the Ray Hughes Half Marathon, as well as a unique Back Yard Ultra ch..

Tom’s Cairn 10K & 5K Trail Races take place at Finzean Church in Scotland, starting and finishing at Birse and Feughside Parish Church. The 10K course features a scenic trail through Finzean Woods, a climb to the summit of the local landmark Tom's Cairn, and a fast descent back to the church, mostly..

The Aviemore Half Marathon and 10K Race for All are scenic running events set amidst the stunning Cairngorms National Park. The half marathon takes place on October 4th, with the 10K following on October 5th, 2025. Both courses feature off-road trails through forests, lochs, and mountain scenery, wi..

The Bennachie Ultra Marathon is an exciting running event set in the stunning Aberdeenshire countryside of North East Scotland. Scheduled for October 11, 2025, this inaugural race features a challenging 50k route that includes six peaks of the Bennachie Hills, such as Mither Tap and Oxen Craig, with..

The Skedaddle Speyside 10k is a scenic running event scheduled for October 12, 2025, as part of the Speyside Series 2025. The race starts at Archiestown Village Square and features a picturesque route through Elchies woods, offering stunning views of the surrounding hills and the Cairngorms. Partici..

The Tentsmuir Forest 8-hour Challenge, organized by NU Limits, invites participants to complete as many 4.366-mile loops as possible within an 8-hour timeframe. The event emphasizes personal growth and community, encouraging runners of all levels to push their limits. The scenic route features trail..

The Dramathon is a unique running event set in the picturesque Speyside region of Scotland, featuring a marathon, half-marathon, 10K, and a relay race. Participants can enjoy scenic trails along the Speyside Way, passing several distilleries, with the finish line at Glenfiddich Distillery. Each race..

The Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival, held in Tayport, Scotland, offers a scenic trail running experience through the Tentsmuir Forest. Scheduled for November 2, 2025, the event features multiple distances: a half marathon, 10km, 5km, a 5km junior run for ages 11-15, and a 1.2km..

The Dava Way 50k is a scenic ultra trail race in Scotland, linking Grantown-on-Spey to Forres along the historic Dava Way. Covering 50 kilometers, the course mainly follows the old Highland Railway line, offering a mostly flat, runnable trail through diverse landscapes including woodland, moorland,..

The Loch Morlich Running Festival is an exciting annual event taking place on January 3, 2026, in the picturesque Glenmore Forest, concluding at the beautiful Loch Morlich beach. Participants can choose between two trail distances: 5.6KM and 11.2KM, with trail shoes recommended. The festival promote..

The MTC GRIMALKIN is a challenging 34.5-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, running from Travelodge Perth to Atholl Guest House in Pitlochry. It is Day 4 of the nine-day Mount to Coast SCOTIA End to End Challenge, which covers 366 miles across Scotland. The race features significant elevation chan..

The MTC BEITHIR is a challenging 39-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, forming Day 6 of the nine-day MTC SCOTIA End to End Challenge. The race starts at Forces Manor in Kingussie and finishes at Travelodge Inverness, covering varied terrain with a total ascent of 2,256 feet and descent of 2,978 f..

The MTC SELKIE is a challenging 43-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, forming Day 8 of the nine-day Mount to Coast SCOTIA End to End Challenge. The race starts at the Eagle Hotel in Dornoch and finishes in Dunbeath, featuring a route with approximately 3,880 feet of ascent and 3,743 feet of desce..