Trail Running calendar near Aboyne 2026-2027

A trail running festival on 3 January 2027 through Glenmore Forest finishing at Loch Morlich beach, offering 5.6 km and 11.2 km races with chip timing, finisher medals, home baking and prizes; dogs are allowed on leads.

Experience the stunning East Lothian coastline on this 50 km ultra marathon following the historic John Muir Way. This scenic route takes runners through coastal paths, woodland trails, and charming seaside villages from Port Seton to Dunba..

A scenic, multi-terrain 10K held in Newburgh. The community event is staged as an editioned race and will be held for the 12th time on Saturday 20/03/27, with past editions including a 2022 race.

A scenic 10 km and 1 km fun run from Monachyle Mhor that traces Loch Doine into Monachyle Glen. Chip timed with medals, water stops and category prizes.

A 90K UTMB Index 100K ultra along the historic Pilgrim Way from North Queensferry to St Andrews Cathedral. The fully marked route crosses towns such as Dunfermline and Ceres, includes 1,200 m of ascent and GPS tracking.

Ultra X Scotland is a two day trail running event in the Scottish Highlands offering distances from 12 km to 110 km, routes near Loch Ness, regular aid stations, and camping options for longer entries.

Two coastal trail races along the Moray coastline offering a 50 mile ultra and a 50 km route that pass Findhorn, Lossiemouth, Spey Bay and finish in Cullen, with pre-race buses from Cullen to the start points.

A timed ultra on the Formartine and Buchan railway between Maud and Auchnagatt where competitors run for either twelve hours or six hours to cover as much distance as possible. Medals require a minimum distance and participants must be 20 o..

A 5 km obstacle event at Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy, on 9 May 2027. The grass-start course loops through parkland with steep hills and obstacles; participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.

Scottish 6 Days Perthshire 2027 is a five day forest orienteering event in Highland Perthshire from 1 to 6 August 2027, marking the 50th anniversary. It features varied terrain, age class and colour coded courses plus rest day activities.

A fully supported, waymarked 100 mile ultramarathon from Glamis Castle to Stirling Castle with a 48 hour completion window. Part of a three event trilogy that awards a special buckle for all three finishes.

A single day ultra on 10th May 2028 covering 34.5 miles from Perth to Pitlochry, the MTC GRIMALKIN is day four of the nine day MTC SCOTIA series. Places are limited and the route includes mandatory kit, tracking and cutoffs based on a 4.0 m..

A long single day ultra of about 40 miles from Travelodge Edinburgh Airport to Travelodge Perth, serving as Day 3 of the nine day MTC Scotia series. Field is limited to 40 with mandatory kit, tracking devices, and a minimum 4.0 mph requirem..

A one-day ultra of about 39 miles from Kingussie to Inverness run as day six of the MTC SCOTIA end to end challenge. Field is limited to 40 and cut-offs enforce a minimum average speed of 4 mph.

A one-day ultra in northern Scotland that forms Day 8 of the MTC SCOTIA series, covering roughly 42–45 miles from Dornoch to Dunbeath, limited to 40 runners and enforcing a 4.0 mph minimum with mandatory kit and tracking.