Trail Running calendar near Drumnadrochit 2026-2027

A 50 km trail ultramarathon from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres that follows the old Highland Railway line, reaches Dava summit, and passes woodland, moorland and historic sites.

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 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 8 hour loop event at Culbin Forest where runners complete 4.366 mile laps tracked by wrist tags, aiming for half, full or ultra marathon distances.

A solo 69 km trail run from Glamis Castle to Scone Palace with a marked route, checkpoints, GPS tracking and chip timing. Finishers receive a medal and meal voucher; entries for 2026 are open.

Festive trail runs at Glamis Castle with 1 mile family, 5 and 10 mile options, chip timing, on-site parking and canicross-friendly races.

A January running event at Loch Morlich on 3 January 2027 offering 5K, 10K and under 16s entries along Glenmore Forest and the loch shore, with chip timing, medals, awards and event photos.

A roughly 21 mile loop around the Ardgartan Peninsula near Arrochar with about 90% off road terrain, forestry trails and an open hill section. Two safety water stations are at 7 miles and 13 miles and mandatory seasonal kit is required.

Mixed terrain races at Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye offering 10k, 5k, walking 5k and a short woodland Fun Run.

A scenic 10K from Monachyle Mhor tracing Loch Doine into Monachyle Glen, with chip timing, three water stops, medals and a separate 1K fun run.

125 km coastal mountain ultra on the remote Knoydart Peninsula in Scotland, run over three stages with tent accommodation and staffed checkpoints about every 10 km.

A two day trail event in the Scottish Highlands around Loch Ness offering seven distances from 16 km to 100 miles, with aid stations, camping options, and UTMB indexing.

A measured 15 mile trail on Balmoral Estate with river and forest sections, 120 metres ascent, two water stations and a finisher's medal on 2 May 2027.

Two ultramarathon distances along the Moray coastline on 8 May 2027, with a 50 mile route from Findhorn to Cullen and a 50 km route from Lossiemouth to Cullen. Courses feature clifftops, forests, Bow Fiddle Rock and Spey Bay dolphins.

A muddy off-road running challenge in Aberdeen on 16 May 2027 with 5 km and 10 km options for adults and supervised teenagers. Entries include a technical T shirt and finishers medal, with free parking and photos.

Trail weekend at Blair Castle on 5 June 2027 with multiple race options from a kids fun run to an ultra, organised by Outsider Events.

A midsummer ultra trail at Knockburn Loch in Royal Deeside where runners complete laps on a multi terrain loop beside Kerloch Hill and Fetteresso Forest. Races run as 6 hour, 12 hour or 24 hour events with solo and relay team options.

A roughly 100-mile trail from and to Forres along coastal paths, forests and Speyside with a 12-leg relay team option.

Scottish 6 Days Perthshire 2027 is a five day forest orienteering event in Highland Perthshire from 1 to 6 August 2027, marking the 50th anniversary. It features varied terrain, age class and colour coded courses plus rest day activities.

A fully supported, waymarked 100 mile ultramarathon from Glamis Castle to Stirling with a 48 hour completion window and an option for a 2.5 mph walking pace.