Trail Running calendar near Blairgowrie and Rattray 2026-2027

Trail runs at Callendar House in Falkirk offer three distances, live chip timing and Canicross access. Finishers receive a medal, event merchandise and a snack and drink.

A weekend of trail races at Glen Tanar Estate in Royal Deeside, set in the Cairngorms National Park. Distance races run from 10 km to 55 km and the weekend includes family events and a new free Toddler Dash for 2026.

A just under six mile multi terrain hill race around Falkland Hill with over 400 m ascent, held during the Falkland Gala. The route includes steep sections and varied trails; entrants must carry full body cover and their own water.

A unique 12 mile route on 26 July 2026 that starts with a short climb to Allermuir, then descends through cross country, urban orienteering and road sections to finish on Musselburgh beach.

A mountain hill race rescheduled to 26 July 2026, covering 6 km with 730 m ascent along an old path up to An t-Sron and a return by the same route. The route is marked, checkpoints are mandatory and full waterproof body cover must be carrie..

A 5.6 km hill race within the Newtonmore Highland Games featuring field laps, multiple fences and a river, a steep ascent to An Torr and a technical heather descent before a final lap of the games field.

A women only ultramarathon along the River Tay Way from Loch Tay to Perth on 1 August 2026. The fully waymarked route is about 75 km and includes chip timing, medical support, water stations, and toilets stocked with free period products.

A one-lap *5.5 mile* trail run around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026, open to runners aged 18 and over. Numbers collected on the day, basic changing facilities, first aid cover, refreshments and prize categories including team awards.

Part of the Aberdour Festival, the Donkey Brae Races feature a timed 7 mile coastal course, a 2 mile village route and a c.1 km fun run, finishing at Silver Sands Park with on-course hydration, medals and prizes.

A trail running event at Airthrey Castle offering five routes from 5 km to 50 km across forest and Ochil Hills terrain. Outposts provide snacks and self‑serve water; longer routes require mandatory safety kit and have a nine hour cut off.

A two-lap hill race from Monaltrie Park through Ballater village to a hill summit and back; entries are accepted on the day or online and bonuses are offered for new course records.

A trail ultra on 15 August 2026 offering 50 km and 100 km options along the Speyside Way from the Cairngorms to the Moray coast, with published cutoffs, entry limits, and route files for competitors.

A 33 km fell race across the Ochil Hills with 1770 m of ascent, starting at Glen Sherrup and finishing at Stirling University. Summit controls mark the route and runners must carry compulsory map, compass, whistle and waterproofs.

A 10th anniversary trail event on the Loch Eck Loop featuring a 52.22 km route with 983 m of ascent. Solo and relay options run on fully signposted trails with checkpoints, refreshments and finisher items.

A trail ultra on the Borders Abbeys Way visiting four ruined abbeys. Options include a full 109K, a 50K and a four-person relay with checkpoints, drop bags and mandatory GPS tracking.

A short hill race within the Glenurquhart Highland Games in Drumnadrochit, about 3.5 miles with 700 feet of climb. Entry is via SiEntries, fee £10, minimum age 17.

A 10km trail run around Bertha Loch and Almondbank with technical, muddy sections through woods and gentle hills. A 12 hour lapped event called Big Bertha uses the same 10km loop for as many laps as participants choose.

A 12 hour trail challenge on a 10 km loop around Bertha Loch where runners go solo or in teams. The event features chip timing with live results, water on course, medics, marked marshalled trails, prizes and medals for finishers.

Seven mile trail race in Carron Valley Forestry on 22 August 2026, run on undulating forestry tracks toward Meikle Bin; chip timed, limited to 200 runners, with proceeds shared between Alzheimer Scotland and Ochils Mountain Rescue Team.

Trail running festival in Devilla Forest near Kincardine featuring a one lap half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.5 km family run around Tulliallan Castle. Routes are waymarked and marshalled and finishers receive medals.