Ballater
Trail Running Calendar near Ballater 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ballater for 2026-2027! We've gathered 9 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
An 11 km hill race in Monymusk on 26 September 2026 with 430 m of climb, pre-entry only and an £8 entry fee.
October 2026
Three marked hill races on Morven near Dinnet with full, half and junior distances, mandatory kit for the full race, and prizes awarded after the event.
A 50k mostly off-road ultramarathon on Bennachie with over 5000 ft of ascent, visiting multiple peaks and starting and finishing at the Bennachie Visitor Centre. Pre-entry only with 150 places and a 4 hour cut-off at about 19 miles.
A Speyside Way running event on 17 October 2026 offering marathon, half marathon, 10 km and four person relay options with whisky miniatures at the finish.
November 2026
A 50 km trail race along the Dava Way from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres, mostly on old railway track with varied scenery; 8-hour cutoff, 300 places, entry fee £65.
May 2027
A 55 mile circular ultramarathon from Gulabin Lodge on mostly off road trails with 7,450 ft ascent, UTMB Index qualifier and a 15 hour cut off.
A muddy obstacle run in Aberdeen on 16 May 2027 with 5 km and 10 km routes for adults and supervised teenagers, including a technical T-shirt, medal, free parking and photos.
June 2027
A midsummer ultra trail at Knockburn Loch in Royal Deeside where runners complete laps on a multi terrain loop beside Kerloch Hill and Fetteresso Forest. Races run as 6 hour, 12 hour or 24 hour events with solo and relay team options.