Trail Running calendar near Braemar 2026-2027

Experience the Golf Coast of Scotland with a 50km ultra marathon or a two person relay. Run past championship links courses toward the birthplace of John Muir on this varied surface route.

The Ochil Hill Relays is a challenging early spring team event for four runners in the hills near Alva. Covering three legs totalling 27 km, it requires navigation skills and mandatory safety kit. Entry is limited to 87 teams, competing for..

Experience an out and back ultra race along the historic Deeside Railway Line starting in Aberdeen. This 33 mile event features a well marked route with designated water stations and mandatory safety gear requirements.

Join the North District Hill Running Championships in Inverness for a 7 km fell race or various junior distances on a marked route with significant climbing and post race refreshments.

The Braids Hill Race is a scenic cross-country event on the rolling hills of southern Edinburgh. Runners can choose a 5k or 10k looped course with views of the city skyline. The event includes a prize-giving and is popular with club runners..

Experience an organized cross country event at Whitekirk Hill featuring distances from 2 km to 9 km. Runners of all ages can enjoy open hillside laps with clear course marking and spectator friendly views.

Experience a multi terrain 10k run through the beautiful Forvie National Nature Reserve. This coastal race features a mix of pavement, trails, and sand dunes for runners aged fifteen and over.

A 4-mile trail run through the scenic woodlands of Cambo Estate in Fife. The mostly flat, two-lap course finishes in the beautiful walled garden. All finishers receive a medal.

A hill running event in Birnam, Dunkeld on 28 March 2026 with a senior 6.6 km course (360 m climb) and junior races of about 1.5 km and 3 km. The race uses ProTay timing and is part of the Highland Boundary Series.

Deuchary Hill Canter on 29 March 2026 is an 18 km hill race at Polney Loch, Dunkeld, with 800 m of ascent. Entry fee is £15, minimum age 20, and competitors must carry safety kit; it is part of the Highland Boundary Series.

The annual Round the Grounds returns to the trail paths of Heriot-Watt University's campus. Choose from a 5k race or a Kids Fun Run, with both offering a scenic multi-terrain experience. It's a popular end-of-semester event with entry avail..

Experience an epic 15 mile trail race through the Highland scenery of the Balmoral Estate. Run past the magnificent River Dee and the base of Lochnagar before finishing at Balmoral Castle.

A ticketed running event in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh on 5 April 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon, with all distances held at the park on the same day.

The BrewDog Fife Run is a 19.5-mile fun run along the scenic Fife Coastal Path from Dundee to St Andrews. It finishes on the famous 18th hole of the Old Course and includes transport, a medal, and a t-shirt. The event is not a race and welc..

Tackle the Clachnaben Hill Race on 11th April 2026, a 13.6 km route with 690m of ascent starting near Strachan. Runners must be self-sufficient, carrying mandatory navigation and safety kit for the exposed, potentially misty course. Enjoy p..

The Ben Ledi Uphill Only Race is a 5.3 km climb with 760 meters of ascent, finishing on the summit. It doubles as the Scottish Athletics Senior and U20 Hill Running Championships. All runners must carry full waterproof and thermal gear.

Experience a 22.9 km mountain run through the Perthshire landscape featuring 1435 m of ascent. This championship race scale summits like Ben Chonzie and Carn Chois while providing hot food and homebaking for all finishers.

Join the Gartmorn Trail Race in Alloa for a scenic 10 km loop around woodland paths and Gartmorn Dam. A shorter 3 km junior race is also available for ages 8-15. The event features post race refreshments and prizes.

Experience Scotland's second oldest ultramarathon on a 42 mile point to point journey along the West Highland Way. This way marked trail race takes you through stunning highlands from Tyndrum to Fort William with full event support.

Experience a 44 mile circular ultramarathon around the Firth of Forth estuary. Runners can participate solo or in relay teams of two or four to cross iconic bridges and scenic Scottish coastal trails.