Trail Running calendar near Dornoch 2026-2027

Experience a scenic multi terrain race along the River Deveron from Turriff to Banff. Choose from a half marathon, 10k, 5k trail, or junior fun run with a finish at historic Duff House.

The Ballater Games Hill Race starts and finishes in the Highland Games arena. Runners complete laps of the park before a town and hill ascent, with a cairn turnaround. A cash bonus is on offer for breaking the long-standing course records.

Choose your challenge on the historic Speyside Way: a fast, runnable 50 km from Tamdhu Distillery or an epic 100 km journey starting from Aviemore. Both races finish in Buckie, open to all runners over 18. Experience whisky country and coas..

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Mormond Hill Run on a 5.6 mile course with stunning views. This 9 km hill run features 600 feet of ascent and awards bespoke medals to all finishers.

A short hill race of about 3.5 miles with 700 ft of ascent held within the Glenurquhart Highland Games in Drumnadrochit. Entry fee £10, minimum age 17, with on-the-day entries listed as available until 2:30pm.

Join Kinloss Running Festival on the Moray coast for road and trail races from a 1 km fun run to the Back Yard Ultra and half marathon. Fast flat courses and a bustling race village raise funds for SSAFA and ABF The Soldiers Charity.

Tackle a scenic 12 or 24 hour loop around Loch Morlich in Glenmore Forest, testing endurance on a supportive, compact course. Limited entries and a runners welfare hub at The Hayfield make for a friendly, focused event.

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.

Experience a point to point 10k trail run through Elchies woods and the Mannoch Road. This scenic route concludes at the Cardhu Distillery where participants over 18 can enjoy a complimentary dram.

The Dramathon is a unique running event through the Speyside whisky region on 17th October 2026. Choose from marathon, half marathon, 10K, or relay distances along a route passing famous distilleries. Finishers earn whisky samples as a rewa..

The Dava Way 50K is a 50-kilometer trail race along the historic railway line from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres. With a runnable path and a climb to Dava Summit, it passes iconic landmarks like the Divie viaduct. The event has a limit of 300..

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 trail running festival on 3 January 2027 through Glenmore Forest finishing at Loch Morlich beach, offering 5.6 km and 11.2 km races with chip timing, finisher medals, home baking and prizes; dogs are allowed on leads.

MTC BEITHIR is an approximately 39 mile ultra from Forces Manor, Kingussie to Travelodge Inverness, serving as day six of the nine day MTC SCOTIA series. Entry is limited to 40 competitors and the race enforces a minimum 4.0 miles per hour..

A new day of the MTC SCOTIA End to End series, MTC SELKIE runs from Dornoch to Dunbeath with a limited field and mandatory kit and tracking. Entry options include a standard fee and a clothing upgrade package.

A 38 mile ultra from Dunbeath to John O'Groats on 4 June 2028, the MTC KELPIE is Day 9 of the MTC SCOTIA series. Field size is limited, entrants must meet a 4.0 mph minimum pace, and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.