Trail Running calendar near Ballater 2026-2027

A mixed-terrain, just-under-12-mile urban orienteering run from the Hillend ski centre and Allermuir Hill down to Musselburgh harbour beach, featuring mandatory checkpoints, varied paths and a final stretch across sand to the finish.

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.

A trail running event at the University of Stirling with five route choices from 5 km to 50 km. Routes use forest, fell and open trails around the Ochil Hills and include outposts with snacks and self-serve water.

A trail running festival at Tulliallan castle grounds with marked, marshalled off road routes across multiple distances, including a 1.5 km family run. Organised by Scurry Events, finishers receive a medal and some proceeds support local ch..

A trail event on 15 August 2026 with 50 km and 100 km options along the Speyside Way from Aviemore or Tamdhu Distillery to Buckie; routes pass whisky country and coastal trails and include published GPX files and a race handbook.

A long fell race across the Ochil Hills from Glen Devon to Stirling University, visiting multiple summit controls. The route includes two marked sections, mandatory navigation kit, and pre entry or limited on the day entry.

Chase summer evenings in Edinburgh with the Sundowner 5K Series, a relaxed yet competitive run across three scenic city parks. Enjoy chip timed racing, lively warm ups and post race photos as you test your speed over 5K or the full series.

A 30K run in North Berwick with solo and three person relay options, 640 m ascent, chip timing and marshals. A separate 10K circular walk supports Scottish Veterans Residences.

Explore historic Stirling at the William Wallace Running Festival on 10 October 2026, with mixed terrain routes past Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument. Distances suit all runners from a fun mile to 50 km and 70 km ultras with relay t..

Take on the Bennachie Ultra Marathon, a scenic yet demanding 50k across Bennachie peaks with over 5000 ft of climb on trails and moorland. Limited pre entry places make this October classic a must for experienced trail runners.

Trail races on the Speyside Way offering marathon, half marathon, 10K and four person relay options. Routes pass several distilleries and finish at Glenfiddich with miniatures and a Glencairn tasting glass for finishers.

A 10K trail race in Auchterarder on 31 October 2026, with a route into the Ochil Hills featuring mixed surfaces, climbs, descents and stream crossings. Entries were online only with a 650 person limit and are now closed.

Start and finish in Alva Glen and tackle a rugged 14.6 km course with 966 m of ascent through Ochils Woodland Park, summiting Ben Cleuch and The Nebit for sweeping views. Prizes for top finishers and veteran categories add competitive appea..

Trail running festival at Tentsmuir Forest on 01 Nov 2026 offering a Half Marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.2 km family run. Routes are clearly marked and marshalled and finishers in the main distances receive medals and mementos.

A 50 km trail race along the Dava Way from Grantown on Spey to Forres, mainly on the old Highland Railway line, with woodland, moorland and a 321 m summit. Limited to 300 runners, 8 hour cutoff, held on 7 November 2026.

A nocturnal ultra where runners cover a well marked 5 km trail loop as many times as possible in six hours. Solo runners and teams of up to three pass a tented base each lap and race with music, lights and on course support.

Join the Hermitage trail runs for scenic 10km and 5km routes over Blackford Hill plus a festive 1.2km fun run. Kids get elf hats and all enjoy snacks while proceeds support Friends of the Hermitage and Morningside Primary School.

Celebrate the season with the Festive Trail Runs at Glamis Castle on 6 December, choose the family 1 mile or scenic 5 and 10 mile trails. All finishers get a bespoke bauble or medal, festive treats and event merch, and dogs are welcome in 5..

A trail running festival on 3 January 2027 through Glenmore Forest finishing at Loch Morlich beach, offering 5.6 km and 11.2 km races with chip timing, finisher medals, home baking and prizes; dogs are allowed on leads.

Take on the MTC Grimalkin a scenic 34 mile single day ultra across Perthshire from Perth to Pitlochry as Day 4 of the Mount to Coast SCOTIA series. Spots limited to 40; all finishers earn a medal and champions take bespoke trophies.