Trail Running calendar near Aboyne 2026-2027

A 7.8 km hill race in Dunkeld on 22 April 2026 with 300 m of climb, on-field start and finish, pre-entry or on-the-night entry for £15. Part of the Highland Boundary Series with safety kit requirements and refreshments at the finish.

Trail runs at Scone Palace on 26 April 2026 offer 5km and 10km routes through the palace grounds, with the 10km including a lap of Perth Racecourse. The event is canicross friendly and uses live chip timing.

A scenic event at Monachyle Mhor Hotel on 26 April 2026 featuring a *10K* race and a *1K* fun run, chip timing, three water stations and medals for all finishers. The route mixes tarmac and trail through Loch Doine and Monachyle Glen.

Community organised 10K in Dalgety Bay on 26 April 2026, supporting upgrades to the Fife Coastal Path and other local causes. Multi terrain route from Dalgety Bay Sailing Club with water stations, chip timing and age category prizes.

Ultra X Scotland on May 2 2026 stages trail races from 12 km to 110 km across the Scottish Highlands. The event has marked courses, aid stations about every 10 km and UTMB World Series indexing.

A UTMB Index 100K ultra on 2 May 2026 following historic pilgrim routes across Fife from North Queensferry to St Andrews. The 90K course has about 1,200 m ascent, a 15 hour limit, and included kit and services for entrants.

An outdoor obstacle course in Fife on 2 May 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km options for adults, with supervised teenagers allowed; entry includes a Tec T shirt and finishers medal, plus free parking and event photos.

An annual 20 km hill race in Strathyre, Perthshire, with over 5000 ft of ascent that reaches the summits of Ben Each and the Stuc a' Chroin. The event includes a licensed bar and a free ceilidh after the race.

Test your mettle at MacTuff Fife Spring featuring obstacle courses through mud and water. Choose between 5km and 10km distances with technical shirts and medals for all finishers in a participant friendly environment.

Timed endurance races on the Formartine & Buchan railway between Maud and Auchnagatt, with 12-hour and 6-hour options. Entrants aged 20 or older aim to cover maximum distance to qualify for medals and category prizes.

A 55 miles (90 km) circular ultramarathon from Gulabin Lodge in Glenshee, mostly off road with about 7,450 ft of ascent and a climb to An Lairig Pass. The event uses set cut-off points including a strict Enochdu cut-off.

Join the Saltire Trail Races in Athelstaneford on Saturday 9 May 2026 for scenic 2 km, 5 km and 10 km farm trails at Kilduff Farm. Family friendly fun and village fair treats raise funds for Athelstaneford Primary School.

Experience Scotland's scenic Moray coast in these coastal trail ultramarathons. Choose between a 50-mile or 50km route, starting in Findhorn or Lossiemouth and finishing at Cullen Viaduct. The event features coastal trails, forests, and fis..

A 5k obstacle event at Beveridge Park on 10 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide around a looped course with steep hills. Entry includes a medal and fundraising support, with a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A 3.4k hill race with 400 m ascent near Strathyre, held on 13 May 2026 as part of the Bog'n'Burn Series. Entries are via SiEntries, minimum age 14, with prize categories from U18 to V80.

Experience a monthly trail running series at the base of Bennachie featuring four 5 km races through forest tracks. Compete for the best overall time in this evening summer event held near the Bennachie Visitor Centre.

An uphill only 7.2 km race gaining 670 m to the summit of Glas Tulaichean on mixed double track and open hill, hosted by Dundee Hawkhill Harriers at Dalmunzie Estate. A free approximately 1 km fun run is available for younger runners.

Test your limits at the MacTuff Really Muddy 5k and 10k in Aberdeen. Navigate a course of mud water and obstacles to receive your technical T shirt and finishers medal.

A muddy outdoor run at Castle Fraser on 17 May 2026 offering 3 km for kids and adults plus 5 km and 10 km for adults. The route crosses bogs, pools and forest terrain; participants receive a t-shirt and a custom medal.

A woodland trail race at Balbirnie Park in Markinch on 17 May 2026 covering about 4 to 4.5 miles on paths and trails. The event is open to all abilities, has limited places and requires pre entry.