Trail Running calendar near Banchory 2025-2026

Event overview The Dramathon takes place on 17-18 October 2025, with the main races organised for 18 October. All race distances were sold out as of 11 January; waiting lists are open for some events. The finish line for all races is at Gle..

Push your limits at the Tentsmuir Forest 8 hour Challenge in Tayport. Run as many 4.366 mile trail loops as you can in eight hours on scenic forest paths and chase half marathon, marathon or ultra distances.

Event overview The Millstone Hill Race takes place on 19 October 2025 and starts and finishes at the Bennachie Visitor Centre car park. The course is an approximate 10 km hill route with 360 m of elevation on mixed terrain. The route will h..

Ladybank Nuts Trail Race is a small, friendly event for all abilities held at Annsmuir Woods, Ladybank, Fife (Race HQ: Ladybank Youth Club, Beeches, KY15 7LR). The course is about 4 miles, run as two flat laps on woodland trails and grass p..

Take on the classic Meall a'Bhuachaille hill race near Aviemore, a challenging 13 km route with 720 m of climb across open ridge and forest tracks. Expect rugged terrain, stunning summit views and mandatory mountain kit on this scenic Cairn..

Take on the Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and steep ups and downs. Ages 16 plus, the friendly event welcomes all paces and gives every finisher a bespoke medal and snood.

Join the Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Festival for scenic off road trails near Tayport, with distances from a family fun run to a half marathon. Marshalled courses, medals and post race treats make it a great day for runners of all ages.

Event overview The John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra Marathon takes place on 08 Nov 2025 at the John Muir Way - Balgone Estate, Balgone Barns, North Berwick EH39 5NY. Runners have six hours to complete as many laps as possible of a well-marked..

Take on 50 km along the scenic Dava Way from Grantown on Spey to Forres, running traffic free trails through Anagach Woods, moorland and old railway, climbing to the Dava Summit. Perfect for experienced ultra runners.

Event details The Tufty Trail Race takes place on 23 November 2025 on trails and paths in Falkland Estate, Fife. The course is approximately 5 miles and starts adjacent to Strathmiglo Village Hall, climbs toward the Lomonds, includes a loop..

Glamis Castle Festive Trail Runs invite runners to a festive, family-friendly experience on the private grounds of Glamis Castle in Angus, Scotland. Distances include a Festive Family 1 mile (adult guardian runs for free) and 5- and 10-mile..

Join the Nuts Christmas Trail Race at Balbirnie Park, Fife for a festive 4 to 5 mile trail through muddy paths, water crossings and woodland undulations. Finishers get a bespoke memento while spot prizes of craft beer add extra cheer.

The Loch Morlich Running Festival, organized by Fitnessat58°, takes place in the scenic Glenmore Forest, finishing at the picturesque Loch Morlich beach. Scheduled for January 3, 2026, this event offers two trail distances: 5.6KM and 11.2KM..

Challenge the snowy highlands at Snow Running Glenshee on Saturday 28 February 2026 near Ballater. A scenic hill race with crisp air and big views, entries open soon on ProTay.

Tackle the scenic John Muir Way in East Lothian with this 50 km trail race or a 2x25 km team relay on 7 March 2026. Coastal paths, woodland and charming villages lead to a memorable finish at Foxlake Adventures.

Run Balmoral 15 mile trail on Balmoral Estate offers a scenic, challenging route from the castle along the River Dee and through Ballochbuie forest up toward Lochnagar. Expect changeable weather, a finisher medal and tree planted per entry.

Event overview The Scone Palace Trail Runs take place at Scone Palace, Perth (PH2 6BD - follow signs for Perth Racecourse PH2 6BG) on 26 April 2026. The event offers trail running through the palace grounds; the 10 km route also includes a..

Ultra X Scotland takes place in the Scottish Highlands around Inverness, featuring the Great Glen and Loch Ness. The event offers multiple distances: 110km single-stage, 110km over two stages, plus 60km, 50km, 25km, and 12km options. Runner..

Test your endurance on the scenic Formartine and Buchan Railway trail in the 12 hour and 6 hour ultra starting at Maud. Run as far as you can along the traffic free rail line for medals and goodie bags with support crews welcome.

Tackle the Cateran Trail Ultramarathon, a scenic 55 mile 90 km loop with 7,450 ft ascent around Spittal of Glenshee on mostly off road trails. Limited to 150 runners on May 9 2026, this self sufficient test has a 15 hour cut off.