Trail Running calendar near Boat of Garten 2026-2027

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.

A four-stage, **43 km** hill relay around Glen Lednock starting and finishing in Comrie village with 1,733 m of ascent. Teams of five include a pair on leg two and the course mixes trail sections with rough mountain terrain.

A 5km out and back beach race along West Sands in St Andrews held each September as the first Scottish Student Sport cross country winter league event. Students from universities across Scotland compete.

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.

A mountain running event on 5 September 2026 from New Town Park, Fort William, ascending Ben Nevis to the summit and returning. Entry is by pre-selection, limited to 600 places, and club membership plus hill race qualifying is required.

Experience an off road trail running adventure through the Scottish Highlands from Ben Nevis to Glencoe. Choose between a full or half marathon featuring mountain terrain and the famous Devils Staircase.

A 22.4 mile circular challenge walk from Callander that circumnavigates Loch Venachar with about 1,020 m ascent. The route follows tracks and paths and includes checkpoints at Bochastle and Brig o'Turk.

A running festival at Crathes Castle on 12 September 2026 featuring a half marathon, a 5 km and a 1.5 km kids race across estate grounds and nearby country roads. The event is organised by the National Trust for Scotland and supports its co..

Beast Race is a 10 km obstacle course in Banchory, Scotland on 12 September 2026, featuring hill climbs, water obstacles, island crossings and heavy mud. Regular entry is sold out and entry is currently by charity or corporate code only.

Ben Nevis Skyline is a 30K mountain and trail race at Nevis Range near Fort William, part of Salomon Skyline Scotland over 18 to 20 September 2026. The weekend features live tracking, big screens, food traders, an expo, prize giving and an..

Experience a premier mountain and trail running event at the Nevis Range near Fort William featuring multiple race distances from 20K to 100 miles in the scenic Lochaber region.

A multi-race mountain and trail running festival at Nevis Range near Fort William, held from 18 to 20 September 2026, offering distances from 5 km to 100 miles and an event village with live tracking and big screens.

A 47 km mountain ultramarathon across the Mamores ridge with 3,100 m ascent, fully waymarked and GPS tracked. The route links five Munro summits and finishes at Nevis Range with an aid station in Glen Nevis.

Fyvie Castle hosts a multi terrain 5 km race plus 1600 m and 800 m trail runs on dates in 2026. Chip timing, medals and age specific rules are in place and refreshments will be available at the castle.

A multi-discipline mountain race from Kinlochleven that includes a loch swim, mountain bike sections along the West Highland Way and a run up Ben Nevis and back. Total distance 73 km with 7,874 ft elevation gain.

Run through Scottish history at the William Wallace Running Festival. Choose between a fast, flat 10km past Stirling Bridge or a family-friendly 1 mile fun run. Both events start and finish at Stirling Cricket Club on 10 October 2026.

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.

A trail running festival in Aberfoyle on 10 October 2026 that marks its third edition, featuring the returning half marathon and a 63 km ultra across multiple race options.

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..