Braemar
Trail Running Calendar near Braemar 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Braemar for 2026-2027! We've gathered 12 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A hill race at the Ballater Highland Games with a marked route to the summit, village sections, and ongoing bonuses for new course records.
September 2026
A 12 or 24 hour trail race on a four mile forest loop near Loch Morlich with on‑course water stops, crew rules and mandatory kit requirements.
A 26.2 miles loop marathon in the Cairngorms National Park on 20 September 2026, mostly on trail with varied terrain around Kingussie. Entry includes a finisher's medal, T-shirt and post-race food; fee £89.99 and places limited.
A 13 km hill race near Aviemore with 720 m ascent over Meall a'Bhuachaille and Creagan Gorm, mandatory mountain kit and marshalled checkpoints.
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
May 2027
A 55 mile circular ultramarathon from Gulabin Lodge on mostly off road trails with 7,450 ft ascent, UTMB Index qualifier and a 15 hour cut off.
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.
July 2027
A backyard ultra in a Perthshire castle estate where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one runner remains, with medals and awards for milestones and final placings.
June 2028