Trail Running calendar near Buckie 2026-2027

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.

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..

The Craig Dunain Hill Race features a new 7 km route with 400 m of climb for 2026, also hosting the North District Championships. A marked junior race is available, and all runners must carry full safety kit. The event is based from Great G..

This multi-terrain 10K explores Forvie National Nature Reserve, mixing pavement, trail, dunes, and beach. All finishers get a medal and pack, with prizes across multiple age categories. The event starts near Gallows Hill Community Pavilion.

Event Overview The James & George Collie 15 Mile Trail Race is a trail running event held on the Balmoral Estate. The race takes place in April. Route Description The point-to-point course starts with a view of Balmoral Castle. Runners..

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..

Explore Scotland's Moray coast on a spectacular trail ultra. Choose between a 50-mile or 50K route featuring beaches, cliffs, and villages, finishing at the iconic Cullen Viaduct. The event includes race buses, aid stations, and live tracki..

Ultra X Scotland is a two-day trail running adventure in the Scottish Highlands, with six distances from 12km to 110km. The event features fully supported aid stations, relaxed cut-offs, and is part of the UTMB World Series. Runners under 2..

Experience Scotland's scenic Moray coast in these coastal trail ultramarathons. Choose between a 50-mile or 50km route, starting in Findhorn or Lossiemouth and finishing at Cullen Viaduct. The event features coastal trails, forests, and fis..

A rugged 55 mile circular trail across Perthshire with 2,250 metres of ascent and UTMB qualifying points. Self sufficient race starts and finishes at Gulabin Lodge, ending with a dramatic climb to An Lairig Pass and stunning views.

A four‑evening series of 5k trail races on forest tracks at the base of Bennachie from May to August 2026, scored on the best three of four results with prizes for the top three finishers.

Join Kirkhill 8 on 23 May 2026 for a scenic 4.3 mile trail loop in Kirkhill Forest that you can repeat over an eight hour window to chase distances from marathon to 50 miles. Limited to 100 places, this friendly, inclusive event fills fast.

Join the community run in Tomatin for a scenic 5k or 10k on rural trails, supporting MND Scotland. Every finisher gets a medal, with trophies for the fastest runners. Enjoy post run refreshments at the start and finish venue, The Strathdear..

A trail running festival set in the grounds of Blair Castle, at the edge of the Cairngorms. Choose from a range of distances from a kids' run to a 60 km ultra. The weekend also features an outdoor cinema, live music, and wellness workshops.

The BrewDog Summer Run is a fun run from Aberdeen to Ellon, with two distance options. Runners enjoy stocked refreshment stations and bag transport, finishing with a medal and goody bag. The event is not a race, emphasizing a steady pace an..

A 60 km waymarked trail through the Cairngorms from Mar Lodge near Braemar on 13 June 2026, featuring 1006 m of ascent, limited aid stations, a 48 km short course option and basic camping at the venue.

Tackle 100 scenic miles as a team in this unique relay adventure on the Moray Way. With 12 legs to split between up to four runners, it's a shared challenge through coastal trails, forests, and hills. Teams plan their own strategy and enjoy..

Traverse Scotland's dramatic Moray coast, Speyside whisky country, and the Dava Way highlands in this 100-mile ultra. Starting and finishing in Forres, the point-to-point route connects three iconic trails. The event has a 30-hour cutoff an..

A 170 mile point to point foot race from Milngavie to Inverness following the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, with checkpoints, tracking, and vetting of entrants.

Tackle a rugged 42 mile Great Glen Ultra short course from Fort Augustus to Inverness with about 6,000 ft of climbing. Cross the line with a lap of the Inverness Sports Centre track for a memorable finish.