Trail Running calendar near Banchory 2026-2027

A weekend trail running festival at Blair Castle on 29 to 31 May 2026 with races from a kids run to a 58 km ultra. The programme includes camping, live music, talks, outdoor cinema, yoga and guided runs.

A coastal 5 km out and back on West Sands in St Andrews with a companion 1 mile children’s fun run. Limited places are available and proceeds support RNLI and two local charities.

The BrewDog Summer Run is a fun run from Aberdeen to Ellon, with two distance options. Runners enjoy stocked refreshment stations and bag transport, finishing with a medal and goody bag. The event is not a race, emphasizing a steady pace an..

A 60 km waymarked trail through the Cairngorms from Mar Lodge near Braemar on 13 June 2026, featuring 1006 m of ascent, limited aid stations, a 48 km short course option and basic camping at the venue.

Event Overview The Moray Way 100 Relay is a team event where participants cover approximately 100 miles as a group. The event takes place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, with a 24-hour cutoff time. Team and Participation Teams consist of up to..

Moray Way 100 is a 100 miles trail ultra starting and finishing in Forres that links the Moray Coastal Trail, the Speyside Way and the Dava Way. The route passes beaches, clifftop trails and Speyside distilleries with four numbered aid stat..

A 170 mile point to point foot race from Milngavie to Inverness following the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, with checkpoints, tracking, and vetting of entrants.

A 15 km mountain race near Dollar Academy with about 960 m of ascent, multiple upland checkpoints and varied terrain. Entry is available in advance or on the day for a £6 fee and basic mountain kit is required.

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 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.

Part of the Glenurquhart Highland Games, this 3.5-mile hill race offers a short, sharp challenge. With 700 feet of ascent, much of the course is visible from the games field for spectators.

A 43 km, four-stage relay around the hills beside Glen Lednock, starting and finishing in Comrie village. Total ascent 1,733 m, with two rough mountain legs and two trail-style legs and varied course marking.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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..