Trail Running calendar near Aviemore 2025-2026

Join a social trail run in Banchory on 22 Dec 2025 for short intervals to sharpen form, speed and power, coached by a trail expert. One hour session, friendly vibe and just 20 spots; entry £6.

Join Deeside Runners for a winter night 6 km trail run in Drummy Woods with around 100 m climb on reflective flag marked loops that require a good headtorch. Warm up at Tarland Tearooms with soup, cakes and sponsor headtorch and shoe trials..

Start the New Year with a bracing ascent at the Aonach Mor Uphill in Fort William. A 4 km course climbing 610 m up the Nevis Range delivers stunning views and a bold winter mountain challenge.

Start the year with the Loch Morlich Running Festival on 03 January 2026, where scenic forest trails through Glenmore finish on the beautiful Loch Morlich beach. Family and dog friendly with medals, timed results and baking at the finish.

Kick off the year with the El Brim Ick Dash, a testing 4.25 mile hill run at Craibstone Golf Club near Aberdeen on 3 January 2026. Tough climbs, limited places and a preordered hot meal plus homebakes make this a social but challenging wint..

On 11 January 2026 the Falkland Yomp offers an exhilarating 11 km trail run through Falkland Estate with steep climbs, fast descents and varied footing. The race sells out each year and entries are full with a waiting list open.

Take on the Frostbite Trail Race at scenic Lochore Meadows: two laps of 4 to 4.5 miles over trails and woods where mud adds fun, so trail shoes are recommended. Finishers receive a memento and places are limited.

The Dess Woods Night Race will take place in Tarland on Thursday 22 January 2026. You can run 8 kilometers.

Join the Buchlyvie 10k trail on 24 January 2026 in Stirling for a mostly flat out and back on an old railway track, chip timed with great support and post race baking. Limited to 300 runners, fun medals and goodie bags for all.

Tackle a scenic 21ish mile trail loop around the Ardgartan Peninsula with big climbs and sweeping loch views, mostly off road across forestry tracks and open hills. Limited to 140 places, this is a challenging and beautiful winter trail run..

Explore new routes through Devilla Forest at the Carnegie Harriers trail races on 8 February 2026, with scenic 15k and 5k options. Pre entry only, chip timed and marshalled, finishers get bespoke medals and post race refreshments.

Run the Balbirnie Badass Trail Race on 15 February 2026 through scenic Balbirnie Park woodlands in Markinch, Fife. About 4 to 5 miles of muddy trails with water crossings and small climbs, bespoke finisher mementos and craft beer spot prize..

Run from sunset into the winter night on compact piste at Glenshee with 6.5 km and 11.5 km course options across a scenic mountain circuit. Night lighting and mini crampons are required for this atmospheric, adventurous race.

Take on the scenic 33 miles along the old Deeside Railway from Duthie Park to Banchory and back in the Deeside Way Ultra on 14 March 2026. Limited to 200 runners, this Scottish trail challenge offers river views, support stations, and a fri..

Experience the Newburgh Dunes Running Club Beach Bash, a scenic 10 km multi terrain run across dunes, beach and Forvie Reserve near Newburgh on 21 March 2026. Places are limited and the event is currently on a waiting list.

Enjoy a scenic run around Gartmorn Dam on mixed roads and woodland trails with views of the Ochils. A 6 mile senior race and a 2 mile junior race make this a great family friendly spring outing with marshals and post race refreshments.

Take on 42 miles along the West Highland Way from Tyndrum to Fort William, with roughly 6500 ft of ascent and stunning Highland scenery. A marked route with checkpoints and a 12 hour time limit makes this a true endurance challenge.

Experience the scenic grounds of Scone Palace on 26 April 2026 with 5 km and 10 km trail runs, the 10 km even including a lap of Perth Racecourse. Canicross friendly, finishers get a medal and Wild Deer merchandise for a memorable run.

Enjoy the Hidden Glen 10K at Monachyle Mhor on April 26, a scenic tarmac to trail run along Loch Doine with some muddy, puddly sections so trail shoes are recommended. A 1K fun run and medals for all make this a great family day out.

Experience the Scottish Highlands at Ultra X Scotland in Inverness on 2 to 3 May 2026, with distances from 12 km to 110 km across single or two stage formats. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, camping options and epic trail scenery.