Trail Running calendar near Ballater 2026-2027

A challenging hill race in the Ochils, starting and finishing in Alva Glen. The 14.6 km route visits several summits, including Ben Cleuch. Entry is affordable, with prizes for top finishers and veterans.

Join the Halloween themed Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail on 31 October for a fun, chilli pepper shaped route into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and sweeping views. All finishers get a snood and a bespoke medal.

Run a scenic half marathon on Halloween through the woodland and coastal paths of Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve. The event supports the local RNLI, and finishers get a medal and post-race refreshments. With about 300 participants,..

Explore the forest trails of Tentsmuir in this trail running festival. Choose from a half marathon, 10km, 5km, or a 1.2km run. All routes are clearly marked and marshalled, with finishers in the longer distances receiving a medal.

The Dava Way 50K is a 50-kilometer trail race along the historic railway line from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres. With a runnable path and a climb to Dava Summit, it passes iconic landmarks like the Divie viaduct. The event has a limit of 300..

Experience a scenic local event at the Knockfarrel Hill Race in Strathpeffer. This autumn hill run features an 8 km course with 300 meters of elevation gain and offers registration on the day.

Join the Hermitage Trail Runs at the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill. Choose from a 10km or 5km trail run, or a festive 1.2km fun run for children. The fun run supports local community and school projects.

Run through the festive private grounds of Scotland's historic Glamis Castle. Choose from a family-friendly 1-mile run or 5-mile and 10-mile trail runs, some of which are canicross-friendly. All finishers get a bespoke medal and festive tre..

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.

Run 35 miles from Perth to Pitlochry in this single-day ultramarathon. The Grimalkin is also day four of the multi-day MTC Scotia challenge across Scotland. All finishers receive a medal, and strict pace and mandatory kit requirements apply..

The MTC Nuckelavee is a 41-mile ultramarathon from Edinburgh Airport to Perth. It is the third stage of the nine-day SCOTIA challenge across Scotland. All finishers receive a unique medal, and strict pace requirements apply.

The MTC Beithir is a 39-mile ultra marathon from Kingussie to Inverness. It features a challenging route with significant ascent and a strict 4 mph minimum pace. All finishers earn a unique medal in this capped-entry event.

A 43 mile single-day ultra along the Scottish coast, MTC SELKIE is Day 8 of the nine-day MTC SCOTIA series, running from Dornoch to Dunbeath. Entry is limited and finishers receive a SELKIE medal; a 4 mph minimum average is enforced.