Trail Running calendar near Braemar 2026-2027

On 11 January 2026 the Falkland Yomp offers an exhilarating 11 km trail run through Falkland Estate with steep climbs, fast descents and varied footing. The race sells out each year and entries are full with a waiting list open.

The Banchory Lunchtime Trails Session will take place in Banchory on Monday 12 January 2026. You can run 1 hours.

Brave winter trails at the Frostbite Trail Race on 18 January 2026 at Lochore Meadows Country Park, a two lap muddy course of around 4 to 4.5 miles. Expect a friendly vibe, medals for finishers and prizes for top and age category places.

Join a thrilling club organised night race at Deeside Activity Park on 22 January 2026, an 8.2 km test with 240 m of climbing through fields and woodland. Bring a good headtorch, map and compass and enjoy test kit, prizes and cafe treats af..

Join the Buchlyvie 10k trail on 24 January 2026 in Stirling for a mostly flat out and back on an old railway track, chip timed with great support and post race baking. Limited to 300 runners, fun medals and goodie bags for all.

The Forfar Multi-Terrain will take place in Forfar on Sunday 1 February 2026. You can run 21 kilometers.

Tackle a scenic 21ish mile trail loop around the Ardgartan Peninsula with big climbs and sweeping loch views, mostly off road across forestry tracks and open hills. Limited to 140 places, this is a challenging and beautiful winter trail run..

Trailspire Ultra returns to Callander Park, Falkirk with a redesigned loop for a six hour endurance challenge. Run solo or as a two person team and rack up as many 4.14 mile laps as you can on a fully marked marshalled course.

Explore new routes through Devilla Forest at the Carnegie Harriers trail races on 8 February 2026, with scenic 15k and 5k options. Pre entry only, chip timed and marshalled, finishers get bespoke medals and post race refreshments.

Take on a full marathon entirely on forest tracks through Fetteresso Forest near Stonehaven. Expect remote terrain, mandatory mountain kit and strict cut offs in this challenging winter trail marathon.

Run the Balbirnie Badass Trail Race on 15 February 2026 through scenic Balbirnie Park woodlands in Markinch, Fife. About 4 to 5 miles of muddy trails with water crossings and small climbs, bespoke finisher mementos and craft beer spot prize..

Experience running on compact piste snow at Glenshee as sunset turns into the winter night, with short 6.5 km and long 11.5 km circuits around the ski area. Bring mini crampons and lights. Hot food and prizes after the race.

Take on the John Muir Way Ultra Marathon, a scenic 50 km coastal trail along East Lothian with a team relay for two. Follow coastal, rural and woodland paths from Port Seton to Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar.

Take on the scenic 33 miles along the old Deeside Railway from Duthie Park to Banchory and back in the Deeside Way Ultra on 14 March 2026. Limited to 200 runners, this Scottish trail challenge offers river views, support stations, and a fri..

Run a scenic 10k across sand, dunes, trail and pavement at the Newburgh Dunes Running Club Beach Bash on 21 March 2026 in Newburgh. Coastal views, a finisher medal and a friendly community vibe make this a must do and a waiting list is open..

Enjoy a scenic run around Gartmorn Dam on mixed roads and woodland trails with views of the Ochils. A 6 mile senior race and a 2 mile junior race make this a great family friendly spring outing with marshals and post race refreshments.

Run the Devil o' the Highlands: a 42 mile point to point trail ultramarathon along the West Highland Way from Tyndrum to Fort William. Waymarked route, rugged scenery and checkpoint support make this an epic day out.

Run the Forth Ultra and Team Relay, a scenic 44 mile 71 km loop around the Firth of Forth that crosses the Forth Road Bridge and mixes road and coastal trail within an 11 hour limit. Solo, pairs or four person teams finish at Helix Park Fal..

Scenic trail runs through Scone Palace grounds and a lap of Perth Racecourse with 5 km and 10 km options, welcoming canicross runners. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and event goodies on 26 April 2026.

Enjoy the Hidden Glen 10K at Monachyle Mhor on April 26, a scenic tarmac to trail run along Loch Doine with some muddy, puddly sections so trail shoes are recommended. A 1K fun run and medals for all make this a great family day out.