Trail Running calendar near Aviemore 2026-2027

Explore historic Stirling at the William Wallace Running Festival on 10 October 2026, with mixed terrain routes past Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument. Distances suit all runners from a fun mile to 50 km and 70 km ultras with relay t..

Take on the Bennachie Ultra Marathon, a scenic yet demanding 50k across Bennachie peaks with over 5000 ft of climb on trails and moorland. Limited pre entry places make this October classic a must for experienced trail runners.

Trail races on the Speyside Way offering marathon, half marathon, 10K and four person relay options. Routes pass several distilleries and finish at Glenfiddich with miniatures and a Glencairn tasting glass for finishers.

A 10K trail race in Auchterarder on 31 October 2026, with a route into the Ochil Hills featuring mixed surfaces, climbs, descents and stream crossings. Entries were online only with a 650 person limit and are now closed.

Start and finish in Alva Glen and tackle a rugged 14.6 km course with 966 m of ascent through Ochils Woodland Park, summiting Ben Cleuch and The Nebit for sweeping views. Prizes for top finishers and veteran categories add competitive appea..

Trail running festival at Tentsmuir Forest on 01 Nov 2026 offering a Half Marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.2 km family run. Routes are clearly marked and marshalled and finishers in the main distances receive medals and mementos.

A 50 km trail race along the Dava Way from Grantown on Spey to Forres, mainly on the old Highland Railway line, with woodland, moorland and a 321 m summit. Limited to 300 runners, 8 hour cutoff, held on 7 November 2026.

Celebrate the season with the Festive Trail Runs at Glamis Castle on 6 December, choose the family 1 mile or scenic 5 and 10 mile trails. All finishers get a bespoke bauble or medal, festive treats and event merch, and dogs are welcome in 5..

Start the year with the Loch Morlich Running Festival, a scenic trail through Glenmore Forest finishing on the sandy Loch Morlich beach. Choose 5.6 km or 11.2 km and enjoy a group warm up, finisher medal, home baking and a welcoming dog and..

Take on the MTC Grimalkin a scenic 34 mile single day ultra across Perthshire from Perth to Pitlochry as Day 4 of the Mount to Coast SCOTIA series. Spots limited to 40; all finishers earn a medal and champions take bespoke trophies.

Tackle the new MTC BEITHIR, a rugged 39 mile road and trail challenge from Kingussie to Inverness and Day 6 of the MTC SCOTIA series. Limited to 40 starters with strict cut offs and safety tracking, this is an epic, small field endurance te..

MTC SELKIE is a first edition 42 mile single day ultra on 3 June 2028, part of the Mount to Coast SCOTIA series. The coastal route from Dornoch to Dunbeath offers challenging terrain, bespoke finisher medals and strict safety kit rules.