Trail Running calendar near Archiestown 2026-2027

Run Balmoral is a community run weekend of races at Balmoral Estate in Ballater, Scotland. Distances range from 1.5 km school races to a 30.3 mile event, organised by a not for profit company with volunteer support.

Enjoy a 19.5 mile fun run from Dundee to St Andrews along the scenic Fife Coastal Path. This non competitive event features forest trails and a historic finish at the Old Course including a medal and commemorative t-shirt.

Test your navigation skills and endurance at this 13.6 km event with 690 m of ascent. Experience the rugged beauty of Clachnaben in a race that emphasizes self sufficiency and traditional hill running values.

Test your navigation skills on this 22.9 km hill race featuring 1435 meters of ascent. Runners visit six checkpoints via Ben Chonzie and Loch Turret with post race refreshments and home baking included.

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.

Experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands with a variety of trail races ranging from 12km to 110km. Run through the iconic trails of Loch Ness in this well supported multi distance event.

A rugged 55 mile circular trail across Perthshire with 2,250 metres of ascent and UTMB qualifying points. Self sufficient race starts and finishes at Gulabin Lodge, ending with a dramatic climb to An Lairig Pass and stunning views.

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..

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.

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 one-lap hill race in Perth on 21 May 2026 covering approx. 7 km with 243 m of climb. Registration is at Kinnoull Church Hall; competitors must be 16 or older and carry basic safety kit.

A community Fun 5K in Kintore on 22 May 2026 organised to raise funds for the Kintore Summer Festival. The untimed route starts and finishes at Kintore School playing fields and awards a medal to every entrant.

Join Kirkhill 8 on 23 May 2026 for a scenic 4.3 mile trail loop in Kirkhill Forest that you can repeat over an eight hour window to chase distances from marathon to 50 miles. Limited to 100 places, this friendly, inclusive event fills fast.

Community trail run in Tomatin offering 5 km and 10 km routes on rural roads and hilly paths. Water stations, distance markers and medals for finishers with trophies for fastest adult and child in each distance.

MacTuffX Aberdeen on 25 May 2026 features interval events of ten 400 m or 800 m repeats, offered in solo, doubles and relay formats. Entrants must be 18 or older.

Enjoy a 34 km or 24 km point to point fun run from Aberdeen to Ellon. This non competitive event features on course refreshments and a special goody bag at the finish.

A waymarked 60 km ultra in the Cairngorms National Park based at Mar Lodge. The route includes 1006 m ascent, two aid stations and an approximately 48 km short course option with finisher status.

Test your endurance at Inverlael Forest with a five hour lap challenge overlooking Loch Broom. Complete as many 3.6 km loops as possible as an individual or in a team to support the Highland Hospice.

A 20 km AL category hill race around the Slioch Horseshoe near Kinlochewe with about 1000 m ascent. Entry uses a pre selection system and requires prior hill race experience; unmarked route and mandatory navigation kit are enforced.