Trail Running calendar near Banff 2025-2026

Run around Glamis Castle on 7 December 2025 on scenic woodland and parkland trails, with a 1 mile family run plus 5 mile and 10 mile races. Dogs are welcome in the 5 and 10 mile events and all finishers receive a bespoke medal and festive t..

Join the Aviemore Santa Run for a festive 5 km woodland trail or a family mile at scenic Glenmore Lodge with a new route. Dog and pushchair friendly, it includes Santa suits, live music, mulled wine and supports local charities.

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..

Tackle the El Brim Ick Hill Race near Aberdeen on 3 January 2026, a scenic 4.25 mile hill challenge with rough terrain and about 856 ft of ascent. Places are limited to 99 and there are no entries on the day, so book ahead.

Tackle Dess Woods, an 8.2 km scenic trail run on 22 January 2026 that mixes steep climbs, grassy fields, single track woodland loops and a fast final descent. Join fellow runners at Deeside Activity Park for a friendly day with an on site c..

Enjoy the scenic 33 mile Deeside Way Ultra from Duthie Park in Aberdeen, following the old railway out to Banchory and back. Waymarked route with water stations and cupless refills for a scenic spring ultramarathon.

Take on sand, dunes, trail and pavement at the Newburgh Beach Bash 10K on 21 March 2026. Run a scenic coastal route through Forvie National Nature Reserve and enjoy medals and prizes for finishers.

Ultra X Scotland is a multi day ultramarathon in the wild Scottish Highlands near Inverness on 2 to 3 May 2026. Choose from distances to 110 km in single day or two day formats and enjoy fully marked trails, camping and on course support.

Moray Coastal Trail Races is a two-distance ultramarathon along Scotland’s Moray Coastal Trail. In 2025 the event introduced a 50-mile Ultra (Forres to Cullen Viaduct) and a 23-mile Trail (Lossiemouth to Cullen Viaduct). The course threads..

Run the 55 mile Cateran Trail Ultramarathon on 9 May 2026, a rugged 90 km loop from Gulabin Lodge in Glenshee. Mostly off road over forest trails and open hills, this UTMB Index qualifier is a true self sufficient mountain test.

Kirkhill 8 is an 8 hour timed trail at Kirkhill Forest where you repeat a scenic 4.3 mile loop as many times as you like, aiming for distances from 20 miles to 50 miles. Field limited to 100 with pre entry closing 30 April 2026.

Tackle a scenic 60 km ultra in the Cairngorms with about 1000 m ascent and waymarked trails so navigation is not needed. Limited entries protect the conservation area and aid stations plus basic camping are provided.

Join a team relay around the scenic Moray Way covering about 100 mile over 12 legs, with teams of up to 4 runners, a live tracker baton, and some night running. A fun social challenge for clubs, friends or workplaces.

By Way of The Glen is a multiday 170 miles foot race from Milngavie to Inverness along the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, with about 24,000 ft of ascent. Limited to 20 experienced entrants, it is an epic Scottish ultra challenge.

Newtonmore Highland Games : event overview The Newtonmore Highland Games take place each year on the first Saturday in August in Newtonmore. The event is held at The Eilan, the village shinty pitch, and includes heavy events, track and fiel..

Choose 50 km or 100 km along the scenic Speyside Way, from whisky country to a coastal finish in Buckie. Well supported and steeped in tradition, this Scottish ultra offers big views and testing terrain.

Take on MTC BEITHIR, a 39 mile single day ultra from Kingussie to Inverness as Day 6 of the MTC SCOTIA end to end. Limited to 20 runners, finishers earn a BEITHIR medal and sweeping Highland views.

MTC SELKIE is a new 42 mile Mount to Coast end to end from Dornoch to Dunbeath, a rugged coastal challenge that tests stamina. Limited to 40 runners, all finishers earn a SELKIE medal and podium athletes take bespoke trophies.

Run the inaugural 38 mile MTC KELPIE from Dunbeath to John O'Groats, the dramatic final day of the nine day Mount to Coast SCOTIA challenge. Limited to 40 spots, all finishers earn a bespoke KELPIE medal.