Trail Running calendar near Aviemore 2025-2026

Join the Tufty Trail Race around scenic Falkland Estate, a compact 5 mile trail with climbs toward the Lomonds and a leafy loop through Drumdreel woods. Expect a lively downhill finish and a keepsake memento for all finishers.

Run around Glamis Castle on 7 December 2025 on scenic woodland and parkland trails, with a 1 mile family run plus 5 mile and 10 mile races. Dogs are welcome in the 5 and 10 mile events and all finishers receive a bespoke medal and festive t..

Join the Nuts Christmas Trail Race on 7 December 2025 in Balbirnie Park for a lively 4 to 5 mile woodland run with mud, water crossings and gentle climbs. Limited to 140 entrants, every finisher earns a bespoke race memento and top runners..

Take part in the Aviemore Santa Run at Glenmore Lodge with a festive 5K or family Merry Mile and Santa suits or eco options. Enjoy live music, treats and mountain views while supporting local charities; pushchair and wheelchair accessible a..

Start the year on a high with the Aonach Mor Uphill at Nevis Range, a thrilling 4 km challenge rising 610 m to Tower 13. Organised by Lochaber AC with limited entries, this steep New Year climb rewards effort with stunning views and a festi..

The Loch Morlich Running Festival, organized by Fitnessat58°, takes place in the scenic Glenmore Forest, finishing at the picturesque Loch Morlich beach. Scheduled for January 3, 2026, this event offers two trail distances: 5.6KM and 11.2KM..

Take on the Falkland Yomp, an 11 km trail around Falkland Estate with two steady climbs and a sharp finish, winding through forest, roots and gravel. Entries help fund trail upkeep and the race often sells out 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.

Join the Buchlyvie 10k, a chip timed trail along the old railway track with one rolling hill and a village finish. Limited to 300 runners, this friendly race offers jelly babies at the turn, after race refreshments, medal and goodie bag.

Tackle the rugged Ardgartan Trail Race around Arrochar, a roughly 21 mile off road loop with about 3,500 ft of climbing and spectacular loch and hill scenery. Expect technical trails, big climbs and winter weather that demands good kit.

Enjoy the scenic 33 mile Deeside Way Ultra from Duthie Park in Aberdeen, following the old railway out to Banchory and back. Waymarked route with water stations and cupless refills for a scenic spring ultramarathon.

Take on sand, dunes, trail and pavement at the Newburgh Beach Bash 10K on 21 March 2026. Run a scenic coastal route through Forvie National Nature Reserve and enjoy medals and prizes for finishers.

Run the legendary Devil o' the Highlands, a 42 mile point to point ultramarathon along the West Highland Way from Tyndrum to Fort William. Expect rugged trails, dramatic Highland scenery and a tough climb with a 12 hour cutoff.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the grounds of Scone Palace on Sunday 26 April 2026 with 5km and 10km options, the latter including a lap of Perth Racecourse. Canicross friendly, all finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merch and refreshme..

Run the Hidden Glen 10K from Monachyle Mhor along the shores of Loch Doine and into Monachyle Glen, featuring a scenic tarmac to trail route. Take on the 10K or join the 1K fun run on this award winning course voted Best 10K in Scotland and..

Ultra X Scotland is a multi day ultramarathon in the wild Scottish Highlands near Inverness on 2 to 3 May 2026. Choose from distances to 110 km in single day or two day formats and enjoy fully marked trails, camping and on course support.

Moray Coastal Trail Races is a two-distance ultramarathon along Scotland’s Moray Coastal Trail. In 2025 the event introduced a 50-mile Ultra (Forres to Cullen Viaduct) and a 23-mile Trail (Lossiemouth to Cullen Viaduct). The course threads..

Take on the Cateran Trail Ultramarathon, a scenic 55 mile trail challenge around Glen Shee with 7,450 ft of ascent and UTMB Index status. Mostly off road on trails and open hills, it starts and finishes at Gulabin Lodge and is limited to 15..

Run across the wild Scottish Highlands in the Cape Wrath Ultra, a multi day 400 km stage race from Fort William to the Cape Wrath lighthouse. Options include a flexible Explorer format and a shorter 100 mile three day challenge.

Kirkhill 8 is an 8 hour timed trail at Kirkhill Forest where you repeat a scenic 4.3 mile loop as many times as you like, aiming for distances from 20 miles to 50 miles. Field limited to 100 with pre entry closing 30 April 2026.