Trail Running calendar near Banff 2025-2026
We have found 24 Trailruns within 80 miles of Banff. See below where and when you can find the races.
We have found 24 Trailruns within 80 miles of Banff. See below where and when you can find the races.
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..
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..
Challenge yourself on the Knockfarrel Hill Race, an 8 km hill course with about 300 m of climb through steep, muddy woodland. Register at Strathpeffer Community Centre, walk to Blackmuir Woods start and enjoy finish refreshments and prizes.
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.
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.
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.
Test your endurance on scenic waymarked trails at Knockburn Sports Loch with 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour lapped options. Solo and team categories, lakeside views and forest terrain make this a rewarding challenge for experienced runners.
Moray Way Relay Race The Moray Way Relay is a team relay covering about 100 miles around the Moray Way route. The course starts and finishes in Forres and follows the Moray Coastal Trail to Spey Bay, the Speyside Way to Grantown-on-Spey, th..
The Moray Way 100 is a 100 mile trail race from Forres that weaves coastal paths, forest tracks and occasional beach running. With a 30 hour cutoff and only 100 places, it offers a rugged, scenic challenge for seasoned ultra runners.
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.
Join The Highlander Backyard Ultra at Murthly Castle Estate, Perthshire from 18 to 20 July 2026 for an epic test of endurance. Repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains, with camping and aid facilities on site.
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..