Trail Running calendar near Aviemore 2026-2027

Traverse Scotland's dramatic Moray coast, Speyside whisky country, and the Dava Way highlands in this 100-mile ultra. Starting and finishing in Forres, the point-to-point route connects three iconic trails. The event has a 30-hour cutoff an..

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Dundee in June 2026. Choose from individual, double, or relay categories featuring repeated intervals of 400m or 800m. Open to all participants aged 18 and over.

A 43 km Category C long hill race across the Lairig Ghru between Braemar and Aviemore on Sunday 28 June 2026. Online entry costs £25, mandatory kit and map are checked, there are two checkpoints and organised transport is available.

A 170 mile point to point foot race from Milngavie to Inverness following the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, with checkpoints, tracking, and vetting of entrants.

Take on the Great Glen Ultra from Corpach to Inverness, a scenic but tough 72 mile solo race with roughly 8,500 ft of climbing and a limited field of 150. UTMB points available for experienced endurance runners.

Tackle a rugged 42 mile Great Glen Ultra short course from Fort Augustus to Inverness with about 6,000 ft of climbing. Cross the line with a lap of the Inverness Sports Centre track for a memorable finish.

Experience a 15.96 km fell race through the Ochil Hills featuring five major summits. Starting at Dollar Academy, this event offers a challenging route across rugged terrain with required safety kit for all participants.

Join The Highlander Backyard Ultra at Murthly Castle Estate from 18 to 20 July 2026 for the Last One Standing Scottish Championship, where runners tackle 4.167 mile loops each hour until one remains. Entries are open for 200 runners.

Experience trail running through the Caledonian pine forests and heather moorland of the Cairngorms National Park. This festival offers distances from 10km to 55km on the scenic Glen Tanar Estate.

Experience a unique hill race at the Newtonmore Highland Games featuring a 5.6 km course with river crossings, fences, and a 370m climb to the rocky summit of An Torr.

A one lap trail race around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026 covering about 5.5 miles. The event is open to runners aged 18 and over and features marked routes, first aid, refreshments and age and team prizes.

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.

Experience the diverse terrain of Stirling with five trail distances ranging from a 5 km forest run to a 50 km mountain ultra. Navigate undulating trails and fell climbs starting from the historic University of Stirling.

Explore a network of scenic forest trails starting from the grounds of Tulliallan Castle. This festival offers half marathon, 10km, and 5km trail runs alongside a family fun run.

Experience a scenic multi terrain race along the River Deveron from Turriff to Banff. Choose from a half marathon, 10k, 5k trail, or junior fun run with a finish at historic Duff House.

Choose your challenge on the historic Speyside Way: a fast, runnable 50 km from Tamdhu Distillery or an epic 100 km journey starting from Aviemore. Both races finish in Buckie, open to all runners over 18. Experience whisky country and coas..

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Mormond Hill Run on a 5.6 mile course with stunning views. This 9 km hill run features 600 feet of ascent and awards bespoke medals to all finishers.

Cross the scenic Ochil Hills in this 33 km point to point race from Glen Devon to Stirling University. Navigate through thirteen checkpoints and 1770 meters of ascent in a true test of mountain running and orientation.

Experience a short and sharp challenge at the Achmony Hill Race in Drumnadrochit. This 3.5 mile course features 700 feet of climbing and finishes in the lively arena of the Glenurquhart Highland Games.

A 5.7 mile trail race in Cardenden Woods on 23 August 2026 marking the 200th anniversary of Scotland’s last pistol duel, with mainly off-road terrain, limited places and on-site prize giving at the Corrie Centre.