Trail Running calendar near Achnasheen 2026-2027

Join The Highlander Backyard Ultra at Murthly Castle Estate from 18 to 20 July 2026 for the Last One Standing Scottish Championship, where runners tackle 4.167 mile loops each hour until one remains. Entries are open for 200 runners.

A 5.6 km hill race at the Newtonmore Highland Games climbing about 370 m to the summit of An Torr. The route combines a lap of the games field, an obstacle section with fences and a river, and narrow trails through birch and heather.

Choose your challenge on the historic Speyside Way: a fast, runnable 50 km from Tamdhu Distillery or an epic 100 km journey starting from Aviemore. Both races finish in Buckie, open to all runners over 18. Experience whisky country and coas..

A short hill race run as part of the Glenurquhart Highland Games in Drumnadrochit on 22 August 2026, about 3.5 miles with 700 feet of ascent. Entries are via SiEntries, minimum age 17, entry fee £10.

A scenic half marathon across Berneray and North Uist on rural surfaced roads, with sea views for virtually the whole way. The course is officially measured and finishes in Lochmaddy where the hotel sponsor provides lunch.

Join Kinloss Running Festival on the Moray coast for road and trail races from a 1 km fun run to the Back Yard Ultra and half marathon. Fast flat courses and a bustling race village raise funds for SSAFA and ABF The Soldiers Charity.

Tackle a scenic 12 or 24 hour loop around Loch Morlich in Glenmore Forest, testing endurance on a supportive, compact course. Limited entries and a runners welfare hub at The Hayfield make for a friendly, focused event.

Experience an off road trail running adventure through the Scottish Highlands from Ben Nevis to Glencoe. Choose between a full or half marathon featuring mountain terrain and the famous Devils Staircase.

Ben Nevis Skyline is a 30 km mountain race at Nevis Range near Fort William on 18 to 20 September 2026. It forms part of the Salomon Skyline Scotland weekend and was selected as a 2025 Golden Trail World Series qualifier.

Experience a premier mountain and trail running event at the Nevis Range near Fort William featuring multiple race distances from 20K to 100 miles in the scenic Lochaber region.

The Jacobite 100 will take place in Fort William from Friday 18 September 2026 to Sunday 20 September 2026. You can run between 20 and 100 miles.

Experience a 47 km mountain race through the Mamores range and past the cliffs of Ben Nevis. This technical course features 3,100 m of ascent and follows iconic ridges to a finish at the Nevis Range.

A multi-discipline mountain race from Kinlochleven that includes a loch swim, mountain bike sections along the West Highland Way and a run up Ben Nevis and back. Total distance 73 km with 7,874 ft elevation gain.

Experience a point to point 10k trail run through Elchies woods and the Mannoch Road. This scenic route concludes at the Cardhu Distillery where participants over 18 can enjoy a complimentary dram.

The Dramathon is a unique running event through the Speyside whisky region on 17th October 2026. Choose from marathon, half marathon, 10K, or relay distances along a route passing famous distilleries. Finishers earn whisky samples as a rewa..

The Dava Way 50K is a 50-kilometer trail race along the historic railway line from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres. With a runnable path and a climb to Dava Summit, it passes iconic landmarks like the Divie viaduct. The event has a limit of 300..

Knockfarrel Hill Race on 7 November 2026 is an 8 km hill race with 300 m of climb, with day-of-event registration at Strathpeffer Community Centre replacing the previous Shinty Pavilion location.

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 a 39 mile ultra marathon from Kingussie to Inverness as part of the Scottish Myths and Legends series. This single day challenge features a mountainous route and limited participant numbers for an exclusive running experience.

A new day of the MTC SCOTIA End to End series, MTC SELKIE runs from Dornoch to Dunbeath with a limited field and mandatory kit and tracking. Entry options include a standard fee and a clothing upgrade package.