Trail Running calendar near Balmedie 2026-2027

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.

The Newburgh Beach Bash 10K will take place in Newburgh on Saturday 20 March 2027. You can run 10 kilometers.

Two coastal trail races along the Moray coastline offering a 50 mile ultra and a 50 km route that pass Findhorn, Lossiemouth, Spey Bay and finish in Cullen, with pre-race buses from Cullen to the start points.

Time-limited ultramarathon on the Formartine and Buchan railway between Maud and Auchnagatt with 12 hour and 6 hour options. Competitors aim to cover as much distance as possible and must reach at least 26.3 miles for a medal.

A mud and obstacle run in Aberdeen on 16 May 2027 offering 5 km and 10 km options for adults and supervised teenagers. Entries include a tech T-shirt and finisher's medal, with free parking and event photos.

A trail running event at Blair Castle, Blair Atholl on 5 June 2027 with multiple race options from a kids fun run to an ultra. Entry prices range from £10 to £74.

A lapped endurance trail event at Knockburn Sports Loch in Royal Deeside offering 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour options on a 4.2 mile loop. Solo and team entries are accepted and on course medical cover and limited camping are available.

A fully supported, waymarked 100 mile ultramarathon from Glamis Castle to Stirling Castle held 28–30 August 2027, with staffed pit stops, professional medical cover, bag transport and a 48 hour completion window.

A new single day ultra of about 34.5 miles from Perth to Pitlochry, MTC GRIMALKIN is Day 4 of the nine day MTC SCOTIA series. Entry is limited, mandatory kit and tracking are required, and all finishers receive a medal.

A one-day ultramarathon of 39 miles from Kingussie to Inverness and listed as Day 6 of the MTC SCOTIA series. Field size is limited and the race enforces a minimum 4 miles per hour average; it is cup free.