Trail Running calendar near Banff 2025-2026

The Cairngorms Ultra Trail is a 60km ultra running event set in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland's largest national park known for its stunning highland scenery. Starting and finishing at Mar Lodge near Braemar, the course features 1006m of ascent and traverses remote, rugged terr..

The BrewDog Summer Run is a popular fun running event held in Aberdeen, starting at BrewDog Castlegate and finishing at BrewDog DogTap in Ellon. The main course covers approximately 21 miles (34 km), following a scenic route through the city via Gallowgate, Haudagain, Dyce, and along an old railway..

The Bennachie Summer Series is a trail running event held at the base of Bennachie, featuring a 5k course on forest tracks with approximately 120 meters of elevation gain. The series takes place on the second Thursday of each month from June to September, with registration and race start at the Benn..

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a 32km trail running event through the remote and historic Lairig Ghru pass in the Cairngorms, Scotland. This point-to-point run starts at the Linn of Dee and finishes near Aviemore, featuring around 600 meters of ascent. Participants run in small guided groups of..

The Forfar Hill Race, organized by Forfar Road Runners, is a 5.8-mile hill running event held in Reid Park, Forfar. The challenging course takes runners along paths and trails up and over the local landmark known as "Bummie," starting and finishing in Reid Park. The race offers a friendly and compet..

The Saltire 24, 12 and 6 is an ultra running event held at Knockburn Sports Loch in Royal Deeside, Scotland. Scheduled for June 21-22, 2025, it offers 6, 12, and 24-hour race options on a scenic 4.2-mile multi-terrain trail around Kerloch Hill and Fetteresso Forest. Participants can run solo or in t..

The Moray Way 100 is a challenging 100-mile ultra trail race in Scotland, starting and finishing in Forres. The course combines three iconic routes: the Moray Coastal Trail, Speyside Way, and Dava Way. Runners experience diverse landscapes, including coastal cliffs, forests, beaches, and whisky coun..

By Way of The Glen is a challenging 170-mile foot race from Glasgow to Inverness, combining two of Scotland's iconic long-distance trails: the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way. Starting at Milngavie Train Station, runners have 28 hours to complete the 94-mile West Highland Way section before..

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a 32km trail running event through the remote and historic high mountain pass of Lairig Ghru in the Cairngorms, Scotland. Starting from the Linn of Dee, participants run northward along a route featuring approximately 600 meters of ascent, including well-maintained..

The Highlander Last One Standing is a unique endurance event held at the scenic Blair Castle Estate in Blair Atholl, Pitlochry. Participants must complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour, on the hour, with a 400ft elevation gain, continuing until only one runner remains. The course, though not flat, is..

The Creag Dhubh Hill Race is a challenging 5.6 km hill running event held at The Eilan during the Newtonmore Highland Games in Newtonmore, Scotland. The course features a 370-meter climb and begins with a full lap of the games field, followed by a demanding obstacle course including barriers, fences..

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a 32km trail running event through the remote and historic Lairig Ghru pass in the Cairngorms, Scotland. Starting near Linn of Dee and finishing in Aviemore, the route features around 600 meters of ascent, including 5km of challenging rocky trails and boulder field..

The Deveron Harrier's Festival of Running, scheduled for August 10, 2025, features a variety of races including a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Junior 1K fun run. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Deveron Valley, participants will enjoy a multi-terrain course that follows the River Deveron..

The Speyside Way Ultras is a trail running event in Scotland offering two ultra-distance options: a 50km race and a 100km race. The 50km course runs from Tamdhu Distillery through scenic whisky country, including a challenging climb at Ben Aigen, finishing on the coastal path in Buckie. The 100km ra..

The Mormond Hill Run is an annual 5.6-mile (9 km) race held in Aberdeenshire, starting from the Ritchie Hall playing field in Strichen. The course features approximately 600 feet of ascent and offers stunning views of the Buchan countryside, with a summit vantage point stretching from the sea to Ben..

The Achmony Hill Race is a challenging running event held as part of the Glenurquhart Highland Games in Drumnadrochit. Taking place on August 23, 2025, the race covers approximately 3.5 miles with an elevation gain of 700 feet. It is designed for participants aged 17 and older and offers a lively at..

The Kinloss Running Festival, held at Kinloss Barracks Training Area on Scotland’s Moray coast, offers a unique running experience on runways, taxiways, and roads within a former airfield. Scheduled for August 30-31, 2025, the event features multiple distances including a 1K Fun Run, 5K, 10K, and th..

The Crimond Run Fest, held in Crimond, Aberdeenshire, is a scenic running event set against the backdrop of the Buchan countryside and views of the Loch of Strathbeg Nature Reserve. Scheduled for September 7, 2025, it features two main races: a 6k and a 12k, with entry fees of £9 and £14 respectivel..

Tom’s Cairn 10K & 5K Trail Races take place at Finzean Church, Scotland, starting and finishing at Birse and Feughside Parish Church. The 10K course features a scenic trail through Finzean Woods, a climb to the summit of the local landmark Tom's Cairn, and a fast descent back to the church, mostly w..

The Aviemore Half Marathon and 10k Race For All take place at Badaguish Outdoor Centre near Aviemore, Scotland, set against the stunning Cairngorms backdrop. Both races start and finish at Badaguish, featuring scenic routes through Glenmore Forest Park with forest tracks, loch shores, and mountain v..