Trail Running calendar near Aviemore 2025-2026

The Highlander Last One Standing is a unique endurance event held at the scenic Blair Castle Estate in Blair Atholl, Pitlochry. Participants must complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour, on the hour, with a 400ft elevation gain, continuing until only one runner remains. The course, though not flat, is..

The Splash & Dash Beach Race is a scenic running event held on West Sands Beach in St Andrews. Scheduled for July 20, 2025, the race covers approximately 4 miles over two laps on firm, compact sand, starting and finishing at the Life Guards Beach Hut. A unique feature of the course is a refreshing w..

The Falkland Hill Race, held in Falkland, Fife, is a challenging multi-terrain running event covering just under 6 miles with over 400m of ascent. The course features a mix of hard paths, grass fields, land-rover tracks, and open hillside, including steep uphill and downhill sections, and reaches th..

The Torridon Explorer - Guided Trail Running will take place in Torridon from Saturday 2 August 2025 to Sunday 3 August 2025.

The Creag Dhubh Hill Race is a challenging 5.6 km hill running event held at The Eilan during the Newtonmore Highland Games in Newtonmore, Scotland. The course features a 370-meter climb and begins with a full lap of the games field, followed by a demanding obstacle course including barriers, fences..

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a 32km trail running event through the remote and historic Lairig Ghru pass in the Cairngorms, Scotland. Starting near Linn of Dee and finishing in Aviemore, the route features around 600 meters of ascent, including 5km of challenging rocky trails and boulder field..

The Templeton Trail Race is a fun, approximately 5.5 to 6-mile trail running event held in Templeton Woods near Dundee. Designed as an accessible introduction to trail running, the course mainly follows well-defined park paths with some trail sections and short climbs, making it suitable for runners..

The Scurry Around Devilla Forest Trail Running Festival 2025, held on August 10th, takes place in the scenic Devilla Forest near Kincardine, Fife, with the event hub at Tulliallan Police College and Tulliallan Castle. Runners can choose from a half marathon, 10km, 5km trail runs, or a 1.5km family f..

The Deveron Harrier's Festival of Running, scheduled for August 10, 2025, features a variety of races including a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Junior 1K fun run. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Deveron Valley, participants will enjoy a multi-terrain course that follows the River Deveron..

The Speyside Way Ultras is a trail running event in Scotland offering two ultra-distance options: a 50km race and a 100km race. The 50km course runs from Tamdhu Distillery through scenic whisky country, including a challenging climb at Ben Aigen, finishing on the coastal path in Buckie. The 100km ra..

The Mormond Hill Run is an annual 5.6-mile (9 km) race held in Aberdeenshire, starting from the Ritchie Hall playing field in Strichen. The course features approximately 600 feet of ascent and offers stunning views of the Buchan countryside, with a summit vantage point stretching from the sea to Ben..

The Ochil 2000s is a challenging long-distance running event organized by the Ochil Hill Runners, featuring a course of 33 kilometers with an elevation gain of 1770 meters. The race takes participants through the scenic Ochil Hills, requiring them to navigate various checkpoints at over 2000 feet pe..

The Achmony Hill Race is a challenging running event held as part of the Glenurquhart Highland Games in Drumnadrochit. Taking place on August 23, 2025, the race covers approximately 3.5 miles with an elevation gain of 700 feet. It is designed for participants aged 17 and older and offers a lively at..

The Simon Wake Comrie Hills Relay is a challenging 43-kilometer relay race held in Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland, featuring 1,733 meters of ascent over four stages. The course traverses the hills surrounding Glen Lednock, with Legs 2 and 3 covering rough mountain terrain, while Legs 1 and 4 are close..

The Kinloss Running Festival, held at Kinloss Barracks Training Area on Scotland’s Moray coast, offers a unique running experience on runways, taxiways, and roads within a former airfield. Scheduled for August 30-31, 2025, the event features multiple distances including a 1K Fun Run, 5K, 10K, and th..

The Kirkcaldy Parks Trail is a 5-mile trail race held within Dunnikier Park, Kirkcaldy, as part of the Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival. The course features a mix of grass, tarmac, gravel, soft trail, and field edges, winding through the park, surrounding woodland, and around a golf course. The even..

The Speyside Windfarm Challenge is a trail running event held near Knockando, Scotland, featuring three race options: a half marathon, a 10K, and a 1-mile kids' run. The half marathon and 10K courses are exposed to the elements, requiring appropriate attire, while the children's race is a flat out-a..

The Glenmore 24 Trail Race is a challenging 12- or 24-hour trail running event held in the scenic Glenmore Forest near Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands. The course features a 4-mile loop starting at the Hayfield, winding through forest trails and passing Loch Morlich, offering a fully off-road exp..

The Crimond Run Fest, held in Crimond, Aberdeenshire, is a scenic running event set against the backdrop of the Buchan countryside and views of the Loch of Strathbeg Nature Reserve. Scheduled for September 7, 2025, it features two main races: a 6k and a 12k, with entry fees of £9 and £14 respectivel..

Tom’s Cairn 10K & 5K Trail Races take place at Finzean Church, Scotland, starting and finishing at Birse and Feughside Parish Church. The 10K course features a scenic trail through Finzean Woods, a climb to the summit of the local landmark Tom's Cairn, and a fast descent back to the church, mostly w..