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Trail Running Calendar near Braemar 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Braemar for 2026-2027! We've gathered 9 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

November 2026
A 50 km trail race along the Dava Way from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres, mostly on old railway track with varied scenery; 8-hour cutoff, 300 places, entry fee £65.
January 2027
A January running event at Loch Morlich on 3 January 2027 offering 5K, 10K and under 16s entries along Glenmore Forest and the loch shore, with chip timing, medals, awards and event photos.
May 2027
A measured 15 mile trail on Balmoral Estate with river and forest sections, 120 metres ascent, two water stations and a finisher's medal on 2 May 2027.
A circular 55 mile ultramarathon near Glenshee with 7,450 ft ascent, mostly off road terrain, self sufficient rules, mandatory kit and strict cut offs.
June 2027
Trail weekend at Blair Castle on 5 June 2027 with multiple race options from a kids fun run to an ultra, organised by Outsider Events.
August 2027
A traditional Highland Games in Newtonmore each first Saturday in August featuring heavies, pipe bands, Highland dancing, athletics and the Creag Dhubh hill race about 4½ miles long.
September 2027
A 12 or 24 hour off road trail event in Glenmore Forest near Loch Morlich, run as repeated 4 mile loops with a measured 400 m final hour option.
A 26.2 mile trail marathon around Kingussie in the Cairngorms with mainly off-road terrain, finishers receive a bespoke medal and T shirt and on-course mountain and forest views.
June 2028
Single-day ultramarathon on 1 June 2028, about 38.5 miles from Kingussie to Inverness and serving as day six of the nine-day MTC SCOTIA series.
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