Trail Running calendar near Banchory 2026-2027

Choose your challenge on the historic Speyside Way: a fast, runnable 50 km from Tamdhu Distillery or an epic 100 km journey starting from Aviemore. Both races finish in Buckie, open to all runners over 18. Experience whisky country and coas..

Experience a short and sharp challenge at the Achmony Hill Race in Drumnadrochit. This 3.5 mile course features 700 feet of climbing and finishes in the lively arena of the Glenurquhart Highland Games.

Join Kinloss Running Festival on the Moray coast for road and trail races from a 1 km fun run to the Back Yard Ultra and half marathon. Fast flat courses and a bustling race village raise funds for SSAFA and ABF The Soldiers Charity.

Experience a 43 km team relay through the beautiful hills of Glen Lednock. This four stage event features mountain terrain and trail sections starting and finishing in the village of Comrie.

Tackle a scenic 12 or 24 hour loop around Loch Morlich in Glenmore Forest, testing endurance on a supportive, compact course. Limited entries and a runners welfare hub at The Hayfield make for a friendly, focused event.

Experience a scenic 30 km journey through North Berwick and East Linton via solo, relay, or 10 km walk options. This fully marshalled event features hill climbs and coastal trails while supporting Scottish veterans.

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.

Experience a point to point 10k trail run through Elchies woods and the Mannoch Road. This scenic route concludes at the Cardhu Distillery where participants over 18 can enjoy a complimentary dram.

The Dramathon is a unique running event through the Speyside whisky region on 17th October 2026. Choose from marathon, half marathon, 10K, or relay distances along a route passing famous distilleries. Finishers earn whisky samples as a rewa..

Course Format The Tentsmuir Forest 8-hour Challenge is a timed event where participants try to complete as many laps as possible within an 8-hour limit. Each lap is 4.366 miles long. The cut-off time for starting a final lap is 7 hours, 59..

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.

Discover an extensive network of forest trails at Tentsmuir Forest with distances ranging from a 1.2km fun run up to a half marathon. Enjoy marked off-road routes and earn a medal for your achievement.

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 festive trail run through the stunning private grounds of Scotland’s historic Glamis Castle. With 1 mile, 5 mile, and 10 mile distances, there is an event for everyone including canicross runners and families.

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.

Experience a 34 mile ultra marathon from Perth to Pitlochry as part of the Myths and Legends series. This exclusive event features tracking for all runners and a challenging 4 mph minimum pace requirement.

Experience a 39 mile ultra marathon from Kingussie to Inverness as part of the Scottish Myths and Legends series. This single day challenge features a mountainous route and limited participant numbers for an exclusive running experience.