Trail Running calendar near Chapel of Garioch 2025-2026

The Creag Dhubh Hill Race is a challenging 5.6 km hill running event held annually at the Newtonmore Highland Games in Scotland. The course starts with a full lap of the games field before heading towards the hill, featuring an obstacle course with fences, a river crossing, boulders, and steep banks..

The Templeton Trail Race is a fun, approximately 5.5 to 6-mile trail running event held in Templeton Woods near Dundee, Scotland. It offers a one-lap course primarily on well-defined park paths with some trail sections and short climbs, making it an accessible introduction to trail running. The race..

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a 32km trail running event through the remote and historic high mountain pass of Lairig Ghru in the Cairngorms, Scotland. Starting from the Linn of Dee and finishing near Aviemore, the route features approximately 600 meters of ascent, including 5km of challenging..

Deveron Harrier's Festival of Running, held on August 10, 2025, offers a scenic multi-terrain running experience in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The event features a half marathon, 10k, 5k trail run, and a junior 1k fun run. The half marathon route follows the River Deveron from Turriff to Banff, mainly..

The Speyside Way Ultras is a trail running event in Scotland offering two ultra-distance options: a 50km and a 100km race. The 50km course runs from Tamdhu Distillery through scenic whisky country, including a challenging climb at Ben Aigen, finishing on the coastal path in Buckie. The 100km race st..

The Mormond Hill Run is a friendly local race held in Strichen, near Fraserburgh, Scotland. Covering a challenging 5.6-mile (9 km) course with approximately 600 feet of ascent, the route features a climb up Mormond Hill, passing the iconic white horse landmark. Runners are rewarded with stunning pan..

The Tap O’Noth Hill Race, organized by Insch Trail Running Club, is an AS category hill race held in Rhynie, Aberdeenshire. The main race covers 7.5 km with 390 meters of ascent, starting from the playing fields in Rhynie and ascending to the trig point atop Tap O’Noth hill. The course avoids roads..

The Achmony Hill Race is a challenging 3.5-mile hill run with a 700-foot elevation gain, held at the Games Field in Drumnadrochit, Scotland. This short, sharp race is part of the afternoon program of the Glenurquhart Highland Games, offering a scenic and competitive experience. Much of the course is..

The Kinloss Running Festival, held at Kinloss Barracks Training Area on Scotland's Moray coast, offers a unique running experience on roads and runways within a military setting. Scheduled for August 30-31, 2025, the event features multiple distances including a 1K Fun Run, 5K, 10K, and the Ray Hugh..

The Speyside Windfarm Challenge is a trail running event held near Knockando, Scotland, featuring three race options: a half marathon, a 10K, and a 1-mile kids' run. The half marathon and 10K courses are exposed to the elements, requiring appropriate attire, while the children's race is a flat out-a..

The Crimond Run Fest, held in Crimond, Aberdeenshire, is a scenic running event set against the backdrop of the Buchan countryside and views of the Loch of Strathbeg Nature Reserve. Scheduled for September 7, 2025, it features two main races: a 6k and a 12k, with entry fees of £9 and £14 respectivel..

The Letham Glen Centenary 5K Trail Race, held in the scenic surroundings of Letham Glen, Leven, Fife, is a 5-kilometer trail run featuring undulating routes through trails and woodland paths. The event offers a friendly atmosphere with a focus on community spirit and respect for all participants and..

Tom’s Cairn 10K & 5K Trail Races take place in Finzean, Deeside, starting and finishing at Birse and Feughside Parish Church. The flagship 10.1 km race features a challenging ascent of 239 meters to the summit of Tom’s Cairn, running through woodland trails and estate tracks within the scenic Finzea..

The Bennachie Hill Race, held near Oyne in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a popular off-road running event organized by Garioch Roadrunners. The senior race covers approximately 8.2 miles (13.1 km) with 1,600 feet (500 m) of ascent, featuring iconic Bennachie summits such as Oxen Craig, Craigshannoch,..

The Fyvie Castle 5k and Fun Run is a multi-distance running event held at Fyvie Castle in Turriff, Scotland. Scheduled for September 21, 2025, it features a 5 km multi-terrain race for participants over 5 years old (with under-11s accompanied by an adult), a 1600m trail run for primary school childr..

The Aviemore Half Marathon and 10K Race For All are scenic running events held at Badaguish Outdoor Centre near Aviemore, Scotland, set against the stunning backdrop of the Cairngorms. Both races start and finish at Badaguish, featuring routes through Glenmore Forest Park with forest tracks, loch sh..

The Bennachie Ultra Marathon is a challenging 50k (31-mile) trail race held in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, centered around the prominent Bennachie Hills. The course features over 5,000 feet of elevation gain and includes six peaks such as Mither Tap, Oxen Craig, and Millstone Hill, offering stunning 36..

The Skedaddle Speyside 10k is a scenic trail running event held in Speyside, Scotland, starting from Archiestown Village Square and finishing at the renowned Cardhu Distillery. The course features a mix of wide firetracks and narrower, muddy paths through Elchies woods, with stunning views of the Li..

The Tentsmuir Forest 8-hour Challenge, organized by NU Limits Running, is a trail running event held in Tentsmuir Forest, Tayport, United Kingdom. Participants aim to complete as many 4.366-mile loops as possible within an 8-hour time limit, with each lap featuring 85 feet of ascent. Completing 3 la..

The Dramathon is a unique trail running event held in the scenic Speyside region of Scotland, featuring marathon, half-marathon, 10K, and relay race options. The courses follow the Speyside Way, starting at various distilleries such as Glenfarclas, Tamdhu, and Aberlour, and all finish at Glenfiddich..