Trail Running calendar near Ballater 2025-2026

Join the festive North Berwick Santa Beach Run on 24 Dec 2025 to support Medicins sans Frontieres. Choose from three beach distances from 2 km to 10 km and enjoy a coastal, potentially splashy route for all ages.

Join Deeside Runners for a winter night 6 km trail run in Drummy Woods with around 100 m climb on reflective flag marked loops that require a good headtorch. Warm up at Tarland Tearooms with soup, cakes and sponsor headtorch and shoe trials..

Start the New Year with a bracing ascent at the Aonach Mor Uphill in Fort William. A 4 km course climbing 610 m up the Nevis Range delivers stunning views and a bold winter mountain challenge.

Start the year with the Loch Morlich Running Festival on 03 January 2026, where scenic forest trails through Glenmore finish on the beautiful Loch Morlich beach. Family and dog friendly with medals, timed results and baking at the finish.

Kick off the year with the El Brim Ick Dash, a testing 4.25 mile hill run at Craibstone Golf Club near Aberdeen on 3 January 2026. Tough climbs, limited places and a preordered hot meal plus homebakes make this a social but challenging wint..

On 11 January 2026 the Falkland Yomp offers an exhilarating 11 km trail run through Falkland Estate with steep climbs, fast descents and varied footing. The race sells out each year and entries are full with a waiting list open.

Take on the Frostbite Trail Race on 18 January 2026 at Lochore Meadows Country Park for a winter trail challenge. Tackle a two lap 4 to 4.5 mile wooded course with muddy sections, earn a finisher memento and see photos online.

Join a thrilling club organised night race at Deeside Activity Park on 22 January 2026, an 8.2 km test with 240 m of climbing through fields and woodland. Bring a good headtorch, map and compass and enjoy test kit, prizes and cafe treats af..

The Forfar Multi-Terrain will take place in Forfar on Sunday 1 February 2026. You can run 21 kilometers.

Test your endurance on a scenic six hour loop around Callander Park, with rolling trails, woodland paths and views of historic Callander House. Run solo or as a two person relay and see how many laps you can complete.

Explore new routes through Devilla Forest at the Carnegie Harriers trail races on 8 February 2026, with scenic 15k and 5k options. Pre entry only, chip timed and marshalled, finishers get bespoke medals and post race refreshments.

Run the Balbirnie Badass Trail Race on 15 February 2026 through scenic Balbirnie Park woodlands in Markinch, Fife. About 4 to 5 miles of muddy trails with water crossings and small climbs, bespoke finisher mementos and craft beer spot prize..

Experience running on compact piste snow at Glenshee as sunset turns into the winter night, with short 6.5 km and long 11.5 km circuits around the ski area. Bring mini crampons and lights. Hot food and prizes after the race.

Take on the John Muir Way Ultra Marathon, a scenic 50 km coastal trail along East Lothian with a team relay for two. Follow coastal, rural and woodland paths from Port Seton to Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar.

Take on the scenic 33 miles along the old Deeside Railway from Duthie Park to Banchory and back in the Deeside Way Ultra on 14 March 2026. Limited to 200 runners, this Scottish trail challenge offers river views, support stations, and a fri..

Experience the Newburgh Dunes Running Club Beach Bash, a scenic 10 km multi terrain run across dunes, beach and Forvie Reserve near Newburgh on 21 March 2026. Places are limited and the event is currently on a waiting list.

Enjoy a scenic run around Gartmorn Dam on mixed roads and woodland trails with views of the Ochils. A 6 mile senior race and a 2 mile junior race make this a great family friendly spring outing with marshals and post race refreshments.

Take on 42 miles along the West Highland Way from Tyndrum to Fort William, with roughly 6500 ft of ascent and stunning Highland scenery. A marked route with checkpoints and a 12 hour time limit makes this a true endurance challenge.

Run the Forth Ultra and Team Relay, a scenic 44 mile 71 km loop around the Firth of Forth that crosses the Forth Road Bridge and mixes road and coastal trail within an 11 hour limit. Solo, pairs or four person teams finish at Helix Park Fal..

Scenic trail runs through Scone Palace grounds and a lap of Perth Racecourse with 5 km and 10 km options, welcoming canicross runners. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and event goodies on 26 April 2026.