Trail Running calendar near Braemar 2026-2027

A 70 km circular mixed terrain ultra in and around historic Stirling, offered as solo entries or team relays of three or six, with aid stations, GPS live tracking and an overall 14 hour cut off.

A 50k mostly off-road ultramarathon on Bennachie with over 5000 ft of ascent, visiting multiple peaks and starting and finishing at the Bennachie Visitor Centre. Pre-entry only with 150 places and a 4 hour cut-off at about 19 miles.

The Aberfoyle Festival of Trail Running will take place in Aberfoyle on Saturday 10 October 2026. You can run between 21 and 63 kilometers.

Experience a fully waymarked 28 mile ultramarathon from the Scottish coast to the summit of Ben Nevis. This supported mountain adventure features stunning Highland trails and is designed to be accessible for everyday adventurers.

A point to point trail of about 10 km from Archiestown Village Square to Cardhu Distillery on 11 October 2026, with shuttle transport, water stations, first aid and prizes for overall and veteran categories.

A Speyside running event offering marathon, half-marathon, 10 km and a four person relay along the Speyside Way, with distilleries on the route and whisky miniatures available at the finish.

An eight-hour looped trail event at Tentsmuir Forest where runners complete 4.366 mile laps to accumulate distance. Laps are timed by wrist tags; 3 laps equal a half marathon, 6 a full marathon and 7 or more an ultramarathon.

A 14.6 km hill race with 966 m of ascent through Ochils Woodland Park, visiting Andrew Gannel Hill, Ben Cleuch, Ben Ever and The Nebit, with registration at Alva Scout Hall and prizes for top finishers and age categories.

A two day self reliant mountain marathon in Scotland on 24 and 25 October 2026. Teams navigate with map and compass, carry overnight kit and choose between line or score courses across a rugged event area.

A *10 km* trail race from Auchterarder into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and a route shaped like a chilli pepper. Online entry, 16+ age limit, goody bag with snood and medal, prizes for finishers and costumes.

A scenic half marathon around Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve near Edinburgh, featuring wooded trails, riverside paths and modest climbs. Chip timed, medal for finishers and event proceeds support South Queensferry RNLI.

A mixed terrain trail festival at Tentsmuir Forest near Tayport offering a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, junior 5 km and a 1.2 km family fun run with marshalled, signposted routes and charitable proceeds for the Tayport Community Trust.

Bridge of Orchy 10k is an in-person 10k running event in Bridge of Orchy, United Kingdom on 1 November 2026. Online registration is available with single and group entry options.

A 50 km trail race on 7 November 2026 following the Dava Way from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres, mostly on the old Highland Railway line. Mixed woodland and moorland terrain, Dava Summit climbs, 300 entries and an 8 hour cutoff.

Knockfarrel Hill Race on 7 November 2026 is an 8 km hill race with 300 m of climb, with day-of-event registration at Strathpeffer Community Centre replacing the previous Shinty Pavilion location.

A six hour nocturnal ultra on a well marked 5 km off road loop where solo runners or teams of up to three try to complete as many laps as possible. Each lap returns to a tented base with kit, food and support plus music and lights.

The Short Course Cross Country Championships will take place in Kirkcaldy on Saturday 7 November 2026.

A roughly 33 mile footrace in Perthshire from Killin to Strathyre along parts of cycle route No 7 and the Rob Roy Way, with midrace checkpoints, a drop-bag at Strathyre and mandatory kit for November Highland conditions.

An eight hour loop challenge at Culbin Forest where runners repeat 4.366 mile trail laps tracked by wristband timing; lap totals equate to half, full or ultra marathon distances.

Trail runs of 10 km, 5 km and a 1.2 km festive fun run take place at the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill on 22 Nov 2026. Proceeds from the fun run go to Friends of the Hermitage and Braid and Morningside Primary School.