Trail Running calendar near Ballater 2025-2026
We have found 67 Trailruns within 80 miles of Ballater. See below where and when you can find the races.
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The Dava Way 50K is an ideal ultra marathon for both novice and experienced runners, featuring a predominantly flat and lowland route. This scenic trail connects the historic towns of Grantown-on-Spey and Forres, primarily following the old Highland Railway line. Participants will enjoy diverse land..
The Hermitage Trail Runs feature a 10km, 5km, and a 1.2km festive fun run, taking place at the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill. The event is designed for participants of all ages and abilities, with clearly marked and marshaled off-road routes. The 5km and 10km runs follow a single lap course ..
January 2026
The Loch Morlich Running Festival is an exciting annual event taking place on January 3, 2026, in the picturesque Glenmore Forest, concluding at the beautiful Loch Morlich beach. Participants can choose between two trail distances: 5.6KM and 11.2KM, with trail shoes recommended. The festival promote..
June 2026
The MTC Nuckelavee is a challenging 41-mile ultra marathon, part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge series. This event takes place on a single day, starting from Travelodge Edinburgh Airport and finishing at Travelodge Perth. It is also the third day of the nine-day SCOTIA challenge, which c..
The MTC Grimalkin is a 34-mile ultra marathon, part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge series in Scotland. This event takes place from Travelodge Perth to Atholl Guest House in Pitlochry, marking Day 4 of the Scotia challenge. Participants must maintain a minimum pace of 4 mph to avoid disqu..
The MTC Beithir is a challenging 39-mile ultra marathon that forms part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series. Scheduled for June 4, 2026, this event takes participants from Kingussie to Inverness, marking Day 6 of the SCOTIA series, which encompasses a nine-day marathon across Scotland...
The MTC Selkie is a challenging 43-mile ultra marathon, part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series in Scotland. This event takes place from Dornoch to Dunbeath and is also recognized as Day 8 of the MTC Scotia, a nine-day multi-race series. Participants can expect a unique experience, wi..