Trail Running calendar near Braemar 2026-2027

Run a scenic 21 mile loop around Ardgartan Peninsula with about 3,500 ft of climbing, mostly off road through forests and coastal hilltops. Expect testing winter weather and a steep return to the Rest And Be Thankful.

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.

Two trail races take place in Devilla Forest with revised 15k and scenic 5k routes starting and finishing at the Scottish Police College. Both events are fully waymarked and chip timed with on-site facilities and pre-entry only.

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.

A winter trail race on 15 February 2026 at Balbirnie Park, Markinch, Fife featuring a 4 to 5 miles woodland route with mud and water crossings. All finishers receive a bespoke memento and prizes cover overall and age categories.

Night hill running around Glenshee ski station on compact piste snow, with 6.5 km and 11.5 km circuit options. Participants must carry winter mountain kit and meet fitness and experience requirements.

A 50 km ultra marathon on 7 March 2026 along the John Muir Way in East Lothian with a 2x25 km team relay option. The route starts at Port Seton Promenade, finishes at Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar and passes coastal and rural trails.

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..

A hill running event at Great Glen House on 14 March 2026 hosting the North District Hill Running Championships. The senior course is 7 km with 400 m climb on marked tracks and participants must carry map and safety kit.

A multi-terrain 10 km run on 21 March 2026 organised by Newburgh Dunes Running Club. The route visits pavement, trail, sand dunes and beach and the event had online entries with a 320 place capacity.

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.

A five hour multi-lap endurance run in a medieval-style village at Carron Valley, with solo and team relay categories, a village hub with aid and music, and costume prizes alongside titles for top finishers.

A 15 mile, measured trail race on the Balmoral Estate with riverside sections, a climb toward Lochnagar and a downhill finish near Balmoral Castle. Entry includes a finisher's medal, electronic timing and free parking.

Ben Chonzie Hill Race on 18 April 2026 at Comrie Croft in Perthshire features a 22.9 km route with 1435 m of ascent via Ben Chonzie, Loch Turret and Carn Chois, with proceeds supporting junior hill running in Scotland.

Gartmorn Trail and Junior Race on 19 April 2026 at Carsebridge Road, Sauchie, Alloa. The senior course is about 6 miles / 10 km around woodland and Gartmorn Dam, and the junior race is about 2 miles / 3 km; entry limits and fees apply.

A 42 mile point to point ultramarathon on the West Highland Way from Tyndrum to Fort William, covering about 6500 ft of ascent with four checkpoints and organised drop bag and baggage services.

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..

Trail runs at Scone Palace include a 5km route and a 10km route that includes a lap of Perth Racecourse. The event is canicross friendly, uses live chip timing, and provides a medal and post-race refreshment for finishers.

A timed 10 km trail race from Monachyle Mhor Hotel that follows Loch Doine into Monachyle Glen, with three water stops, chip timing and a separate 1 km fun run. Prizes are available across four gender categories and multiple age bands.