Trail Running calendar near Braemar 2025-2026

Carnethy Skyloop is a Category A long hill race organized by the Carnethy Hill Running Club, held in the Pentland Hills south of Edinburgh. The course covers around 16 miles with about 6,200 feet of ascent, and echoes the traditional Pentland Skyline in places but follows a distinct line through rou..

The Dalmeny Estate Trail Half Marathon is an autumn trail race organised by Blast Running near Edinburgh. It takes place on Sunday 12 October 2025 around Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve. The route uses wooded trails, riverside paths and farm tracks and includes less than 1,000 ft of total a..

The Dramathon takes place on 17-18 October 2025, with the main races organised for 18 October. All race distances were sold out as of 11 January; waiting lists are open for some events. The finish line for all races is at Glenfiddich Distillery in Dufftown. The event includes a post-race ceilidh an..

Tentsmuir Forest 8-hour Challenge is organised by NU Limits Running Ltd on 18 October 2025 at Tentsmuir Forest, Tayport, Fife. The event has a limit of 175 places and the status is open. The route is entirely on trail paths around Tentsmuir Forest with about 85 ft of ascent per 4.366 mile lap. Base..

Kippen Trail Race is a 5-mile trail run held in Kippen, Scotland (FK8 3EQ). The route is mostly off-road on trails around the village, with a short section on a quiet road, starting from the football pavilion at the sports field. The course features a gentle climb and a friendly, community atmospher..

Ladybank Nuts Trail Race is a small, friendly event for all abilities held at Annsmuir Woods, Ladybank, Fife (Race HQ: Ladybank Youth Club, Beeches, KY15 7LR). The course is about 4 miles, run as two flat laps on woodland trails and grass paths, which can get muddy in wet weather; trail shoes are ad..

Millstone Mayhem is a hill race held at Bennachie, starting and finishing at the Bennachie Visitor Centre car park. The approximately 10km route covers mixed terrain with around 360m of elevation gain and is marked along the course for navigation. The event, run under Scottish Hill Runners guideline..

Meall a'Bhuachaille Hill Race is staged at Badaguish Outdoor Centre near Aviemore in Scotland. The 13 km course climbs about 720 m, starting at Badaguish and ascending Meall a’Bhuachaille to around 810 m, then traversing crests to Creagan Gorm and Craiggowrie before a fast, often boggy descent back..

Knockfarrel Hill Race is one of the four annual club races organized by Highland Hill Runners. The 2025 edition takes place on 1 November, with on-the-day registration at Strathpeffer Community Centre (a change from the Shinty Pavilion). The course covers about 8 km and includes roughly 280 metres o..

Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail Race is a 10-kilometre trail event held in Auchterarder, Scotland, as part of the Auchterarder Running Festival. The course threads from the town into the Ochil Hills, combining forest tracks, steady climbs, fast descents and a couple of stream crossings. Its GPS route..

Glen Ogle 33 Ultra Marathon, scheduled for 1 November 2025, is a roughly 33-mile foot race from Killin to Strathyre in Perthshire, Scotland, following sections of cycle route No 7 and the Rob Roy Way. The route climbs from Killin through Falls of Dochert into the hills, then crosses the iconic Glen..

Bridge of Orchy 10k is a 10-kilometre multi-terrain race in Bridge of Orchy, Scotland, set along the scenic West Highland Way. The course begins at the bridge with a demanding 2 km climb to Loch Tulla, then a fast road section from Inveroran Hotel to the turning point at Victoria car park, before re..

Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival takes place in Tayport, Scotland, with the Larick Centre as the hub and a start from the grassy field beside Links Road North. The event offers a mixed-terrain programme: a half marathon, 10km, 5km, plus a 5km juniors (11-15) and a 1.2km Tayport..

The Dava Way 50k is an off-road ultramarathon running from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres in Moray, Scotland, totaling 50km mostly along the old Highland Railway line. The route is predominantly flat, with a climb to the Dava Summit (about 1050 ft) before descending back to sea level, weaving through wo..

The John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra Marathon is a night-time trail event on Scotland's John Muir Way, along the Golf Coast in East Lothian. Runners cover as much ground as possible in six hours by looping a well-marked 5km off-road circuit, with solo and team-relay options. The loop passes a tented ba..

Scurry Events presents the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Trail Runs 2025 in Edinburgh, with 10km, 5km trail routes and a 1.2km Festive Fun Run. The courses start at the Hermitage of Braid house and follow a single lap over Blackford Hill, offering challenging off-road sections. The atmospher..

The Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Trail Runs (10km and 5km) plus a 1.2km Festive Fun Run take place at Hermitage of Braid House in Edinburgh. The 1‑lap, mixed‑terrain courses traverse the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill nature reserve, with views across the city and the Forth; the 10km..

The Tufty Trail Race is a roughly 5-mile trail run organized by Falkland Trail Runners. Held on Falkland Estate, the route starts near Strathmiglo Village Hall and climbs toward the Lomonds, with a loop through Drumdreel woods and a fast downhill finish. Runners traverse forest trails and scenic pat..

Glamis Castle Festive Trail Runs invite runners to a festive, family-friendly experience on the private grounds of Glamis Castle in Angus, Scotland. Distances include a Festive Family 1 mile (adult guardian runs for free) and 5- and 10-mile trail runs, with routes set through stunning woodland and p..

The Santa & Elf Dash 2025 is a festive trail run held at Cammo Nature Reserve in north-west Edinburgh on Sunday 21 December 2025. The route follows riverside paths, open fields, and passes historic landmarks. The course includes narrow paths, steps, and small wooden bridges; it may be muddy or..