Trail Running calendar near Aviemore 2026-2027

A women only ultramarathon along the River Tay Way in Perthshire, covering roughly 70 to 75 km from Loch Tay to Perth. The event welcomes trans men and non binary runners and offers team entries, full waymarking and generous cut offs.

A one-lap *5.5 mile* trail run around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026, open to runners aged 18 and over. Numbers collected on the day, basic changing facilities, first aid cover, refreshments and prize categories including team awards.

Form a team and run a 27 mile relay along the traffic free Formartine and Buchan Way. Shared across 9 legs from Peterhead to Ellon, this event includes finishers medals and post race refreshments for all participants.

Trail running from Airthrey Castle in Stirling with five route options from 5 km to 50 km, forest and fell terrain, marked and timed courses, outposts and a cup free policy for refills.

A multi-terrain running festival on 09 August 2026 with a half marathon, 10k, 5k and junior 1k following the River Deveron and finishing at Duff House Rugby Club. Medals for all finishers and prize categories by age.

A two-lap hill race from Monaltrie Park through Ballater village to a hill summit and back; entries are accepted on the day or online and bonuses are offered for new course records.

Two race options along the Speyside Way on 15 August 2026: a 50 km from Tamdhu Distillery to Buckie and a 100 km from Aviemore joining the 50 km route, with route GPX files and a handbook provided beforehand.

A 5.6-mile (9 km) hill run on 16 August 2026 from Ritchie Hall in Strichen, featuring about 600 ft of ascent and wide countryside views. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and a range of prizes across categories.

A 33 km fell race across the Ochil Hills with 1770 m of ascent, starting at Glen Sherrup and finishing at Stirling University. Summit controls mark the route and runners must carry compulsory map, compass, whistle and waterproofs.

A short hill race of about 3.5 miles with 700 feet of climb held as part of the Glenurquhart Highland Games in Drumnadrochit. Entry fee £10 and minimum age 17.

A 10 km marked trail around Bertha Loch and Almondbank with technical and muddy sections, woodland terrain and handcrafted finisher medals. Routes change by season and the August run accompanies a 12 hour lapped event.

A 12 hour trail challenge on a 10 km loop around Bertha Loch where runners go solo or in teams. The event features chip timing with live results, water on course, medics, marked marshalled trails, prizes and medals for finishers.

Trail running festival in Devilla Forest on 23 Aug 2026 with one-lap half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.5 km family fun run. Routes are signed and marshalled and finishers receive medals while proceeds support local charities.

A roughly 5.7 mile off road trail in Cardenden Woods on 23 August 2026 that passes the site of Scotland's last pistol duel. Trail shoes are recommended and every finisher receives a unique medal.

Kinloss Running Festival takes place 29 to 30 Aug 2026 at Kinloss Barracks Training Area in Moray, Scotland. Races use runways and roads from a 1K fun run to a Ray Hughes Half Marathon, plus a unique Back Yard Ultra loop format.

A 43 km four stage team relay around Glen Lednock with 1,733 m of ascent, starting and finishing in Comrie village. Teams of five include a pair on leg two and course sections range from trail to rough mountain terrain.

A community 5K loop around Dunnikier Park and nearby woodland as part of the Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival, held on 29 August 2026. The mixed surface route is a Scottish Athletics permit event with a one hour time limit and a minimum age..

Aberfoyle Trail Run 2026 includes a scenic 10k on mixed trails and a flat 1k for primary school children, both fully marked and electronically timed. Proceeds support Aberfoyle Primary School and local community groups.

Two circular challenge walks of 30 and 50 miles start and finish at Rafford Village Hall, following woodland, long-distance paths and coastal sections via Forres, Findhorn, Lossiemouth and Elgin. Both walks have defined time limits and limi..

Two circular challenge walks of 30 and 50 miles start and finish at Rafford Village Hall, following woodland, the Dava Way, coastal paths and the Heldon Hill ridge. The events have 14 and 24 hour time limits and limited online entry.