Trail Running calendar near Ballater 2026-2027

We have found 65 Trailruns within 80 miles of Ballater. See below where and when you can find the races.

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

Trailspire Ultra returns to Callander Park, Falkirk with a redesigned loop for a six hour endurance challenge. Run solo or as a two person team and rack up as many 4.14 mile laps as you can on a fully marked marshalled course.

Two trail races take place in Devilla Forest with revised 15k and scenic 5k routes starting and finishing at the Scottish Police College. Both events are fully waymarked and chip timed with on-site facilities and pre-entry only.

Take on a full marathon entirely on forest tracks through Fetteresso Forest near Stonehaven. Expect remote terrain, mandatory mountain kit and strict cut offs in this challenging winter trail marathon.

A winter trail race on 15 February 2026 at Balbirnie Park, Markinch, Fife featuring a 4 to 5 miles woodland route with mud and water crossings. All finishers receive a bespoke memento and prizes cover overall and age categories.

Night hill running around Glenshee ski station on compact piste snow, with 6.5 km and 11.5 km circuit options. Participants must carry winter mountain kit and meet fitness and experience requirements.

March 2026

A 50 km ultra along the John Muir Way on the East Lothian coast, starting at Port Seton and finishing at Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar. A team relay option splits the course into two 25 km stages.

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..

Run a scenic 10k across sand, dunes, trail and pavement at the Newburgh Dunes Running Club Beach Bash on 21 March 2026 in Newburgh. Coastal views, a finisher medal and a friendly community vibe make this a must do and a waiting list is open..

April 2026

Gartmorn Trail and Junior Race on 19 April 2026 at Carsebridge Road, Sauchie, Alloa. The senior course is about 6 miles / 10 km around woodland and Gartmorn Dam, and the junior race is about 2 miles / 3 km; entry limits and fees apply.

A 42 miles point-to-point trail ultramarathon along the West Highland Way from Tyndrum to Fort William, featuring way-marked trails, four checkpoints with drop bag service, mandatory safety kit and a range of inclusivity and environmental m..

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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 at Scone Palace with 5 km and 10 km options, chip timing, on-course route maps, and provisions for one controlled dog per runner. Finishers receive a medal, merchandise, and a drink and snack.

A timed 10 km trail race from Monachyle Mhor Hotel that follows Loch Doine into Monachyle Glen, with three water stops, chip timing and a separate 1 km fun run. Prizes are available across four gender categories and multiple age bands.

Dalgety Bay 10K on 26 April 2026 is a community race organised by Forth Bridges to support the Fife Coastal Path. The multi terrain 10K starts and finishes at Dalgety Bay Sailing Club and is chip timed with limited entries.

Race The Tram Edinburgh has you board a tram to your start then run back to Edinburgh Park Central trying to beat the tram. Limited to 500 entrants, enjoy prizes, a goodie bag and a race memento while supporting meningitis research.

May 2026

Multi-day trail ultramarathon in the Scottish Highlands on 2 and 3 May 2026, offering six distances from 12 km to 110 km. Aid stations are placed about every 10 km and under 23s may enter free.

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Experience the Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra Marathon, a scenic 90K from North Queensferry to St Andrews Cathedral along the historic pilgrim route. Limited to 150 runners, the May event includes T shirts, finisher medals, hot aid station food and..

Annual hill race near Strathyre, Perthshire on Saturday before the May Day holiday. The **20 km** route gains over **5000 ft (1500 m)** and visits Ben Each and Stuc a' Chroin; a licensed bar and free ceilidh follow.

Explore the dramatic Moray coast on 9 May 2026 with 47 mile and 23 mile trail options taking you past beaches, cliffs and landmarks like Bow Fiddle Rock. Entries are limited to 150 per race with stocked aid stations and drop bag support.