Trail Running calendar near Crathes 2025-2026

Take on the Moray Way 100, a stunning 100 mile ultra that starts and finishes in Forres on 27 June 2026. Link coastal cliffs, Speyside distilleries and forest trails in a mainly self sufficient race limited to 100 runners.

Tackle a spectacular 170 mile long distance foot race from Milngavie to Inverness along the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, 02 to 05 July 2026. With only 20 places this epic supported challenge finishes with prize giving in Inverness.

Tackle a tough 15 km hill challenge with 960 m of climbing at Dollar Academy in Central Scotland on Sat 4 Jul 2026. Expect steep, rewarding climbs, lively team competition and easy entry online or on the day.

Experience traditional Highland Games with tossing the caber, piping, Highland dancing and fairground fun at Newtonmore on Saturday 1 August 2026. Test yourself on the Creag Dhubh Hill Race a rugged 4½ mile climb with about 1200 feet ascent..

Take on the scenic Speyside Way on 15 August 2026 with 50 km or 100 km ultra options that wind through whisky country to a coastal finish in Buckie. Trails, forestry tracks and a big climb at Ben Aigen make for a memorable and rewarding day..

Take on the Bennachie Ultra Marathon, a scenic yet demanding 50k across Bennachie peaks with over 5000 ft of climb on trails and moorland. Limited pre entry places make this October classic a must for experienced trail runners.

Run the scenic Speyside Way to a whisky finish at Glenfiddich Distillery on 17 October 2026. Choose marathon, half marathon, 10K or four person relay along forest tracks and riverside paths with whisky at the line.

Tackle the 10K Auchterarder Chilli Trail on 31 October 2026, a scenic run into the Ochil Hills over forest trails, climbs and stream crossings. No time cutoff, finishers get a snood and medal and prizes include top places and best costume.

Join Scurry Around Tentsmuir, a trail running festival in scenic Tentsmuir Forest with routes for all abilities and a lively atmosphere. Marked off road trails, medals for key distances, and proceeds benefit local community causes.

Experience a scenic 50 km trail ultra along the Dava Way from Grantown on Spey to Forres, through woodland, moorland and traffic free riverside paths. Entries are limited to 300 runners for this classic with viaducts and summit sculptures.

Take on the John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra: in six hours run as many 5 km off road laps as you can. Solo or teams of up to three, with a lively basecamp, course support and a headtorch required.

Celebrate the season with the Festive Trail Runs at Glamis Castle on 6 December, choose the family 1 mile or scenic 5 and 10 mile trails. All finishers get a bespoke bauble or medal, festive treats and event merch, and dogs are welcome in 5..

Start the year with the Loch Morlich Running Festival, a scenic trail through Glenmore Forest finishing on the sandy Loch Morlich beach. Choose 5.6 km or 11.2 km and enjoy a group warm up, finisher medal, home baking and a welcoming dog and..

First edition MTC GRIMALKIN is a 34 mile one day ultra from Travelodge Perth A9 to Atholl Guest House in Pitlochry, part of the Mount to Coast End to End series. Entries are limited and runners are tracked for safety.

New for 2028, MTC BEITHIR is a rugged 39 mile ultra from Kingussie to Inverness, the sixth day of the MTC SCOTIA challenge. Limited to just 40 runners, it features real time tracking, safety support and a bespoke finisher medal.