Trail Running calendar near Ballater 2025-2026

The Aberfoyle Festival of Trail Running will take place in Aberfoyle on Saturday 11 October 2025.

Event details The University of St Andrews Athletics and Cross Country Club is organising the St Andrews West Sands 5k on 11 October 2025 at West Sands, St Andrews, Fife (nearest postcode KY16 9XL). The race is a 5 km out-and-back run along..

Tackle a 50k trail loop around Bennachie, climbing iconic peaks like Mither Tap amid scenic Aberdeenshire terrain. Expect steep ascents, strict kit checks and a mid race cut off, so come prepared for a rugged, rewarding ultramarathon.

Run historic Stirling on routes that pass the Wallace Monument, Stirling Castle and Bannockburn. Choose 70 km or 50 km ultras solo or relay, a scenic 10 km riverside race or a fun 1 mile for kids, all starting at Stirling Sports Village.

Event overview The Dalmeny Estate Trail Half Marathon is an autumn trail race organised by Blast Running near Edinburgh. It takes place on Sunday 12 October 2025 around Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve. The route uses wooded trails,..

The Skedaddle Speyside 10k is a scenic trail running event held in Archiestown, Scotland, on October 12, 2025. The point-to-point course starts at Archiestown Village Square, winding through Elchies woods and offering stunning views of the..

Event overview Carnethy Hill Running Club organises the Carnethy Skyloop, a Category A long hill race in the Pentland Hills south of Edinburgh. The course distance is 30 km with approximately +1700 m total climb (about 18.5 miles and 6000 f..

Run the Lochore 10k on 12 Oct 2025 at Lochore Meadows Country Park, a flat two lap route around the loch on mostly hard packed trails. Chip timing, a finisher medal and only 200 places make this an ideal autumn challenge.

Event overview The Dramathon takes place on 17-18 October 2025, with the main races organised for 18 October. All race distances were sold out as of 11 January; waiting lists are open for some events. The finish line for all races is at Gle..

Push your limits at the Tentsmuir Forest 8 hour Challenge in Tayport. Run as many 4.366 mile trail loops as you can in eight hours on scenic forest paths and chase half marathon, marathon or ultra distances.

Event overview The Millstone Hill Race takes place on 19 October 2025 and starts and finishes at the Bennachie Visitor Centre car park. The course is an approximate 10 km hill route with 360 m of elevation on mixed terrain. The route will h..

Ladybank Nuts Trail Race is a small, friendly event for all abilities held at Annsmuir Woods, Ladybank, Fife (Race HQ: Ladybank Youth Club, Beeches, KY15 7LR). The course is about 4 miles, run as two flat laps on woodland trails and grass p..

Kippen Trail Race is a 5-mile trail run held in Kippen, Scotland (FK8 3EQ). The route is mostly off-road on trails around the village, with a short section on a quiet road, starting from the football pavilion at the sports field. The course..

Take on the classic Meall a'Bhuachaille hill race near Aviemore, a challenging 13 km route with 720 m of climb across open ridge and forest tracks. Expect rugged terrain, stunning summit views and mandatory mountain kit on this scenic Cairn..

Knockfarrel Hill Race is one of the four annual club races organized by Highland Hill Runners. The 2025 edition takes place on 1 November, with on-the-day registration at Strathpeffer Community Centre (a change from the Shinty Pavilion). Th..

Take on a scenic 33 miles through Perthshire in the Glen Ogle 33, passing the Falls of Dochert and the iconic Glen Ogle Viaduct. Limited to 400 runners, this autumn ultra pairs sweeping Highland views with a true trail challenge.

Take on the Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and steep ups and downs. Ages 16 plus, the friendly event welcomes all paces and gives every finisher a bespoke medal and snood.

Bridge of Orchy 10k is a 10-kilometre multi-terrain race in Bridge of Orchy, Scotland, set along the scenic West Highland Way. The course begins at the bridge with a demanding 2 km climb to Loch Tulla, then a fast road section from Inverora..

Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival 2025 : event details Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest is a trail running festival held on 02 Nov 2025 at the Larick Centre, Tayport. The festival offers mixed-terrain, clearly marked and m..

Event overview The John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra Marathon takes place on 08 Nov 2025 at the John Muir Way - Balgone Estate, Balgone Barns, North Berwick EH39 5NY. Runners have six hours to complete as many laps as possible of a well-marked..