Trail Running calendar near Dundee 2026-2027

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.

Join the Hermitage trail runs for scenic 10km and 5km routes over Blackford Hill plus a festive 1.2km fun run. Kids get elf hats and all enjoy snacks while proceeds support Friends of the Hermitage and Morningside Primary School.

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..

Take on the MTC Grimalkin a scenic 34 mile single day ultra across Perthshire from Perth to Pitlochry as Day 4 of the Mount to Coast SCOTIA series. Spots limited to 40; all finishers earn a medal and champions take bespoke trophies.

Take on the inaugural MTC Glaistig, a scenic 31.3 mile ultra from Innerleithen to Edinburgh Airport with limited slots and a bespoke finisher medal. Expect rugged terrain, mandatory safety kit and a true end to end challenge.

Tackle the MTC Nuckelavee single day 40.1 mile ultra from Edinburgh Airport to Perth on 29 May 2028. With a small field and bespoke medal for finishers, this scenic challenge is perfect for seasoned trail runners seeking a big day out.

Tackle the new MTC BEITHIR, a rugged 39 mile road and trail challenge from Kingussie to Inverness and Day 6 of the MTC SCOTIA series. Limited to 40 starters with strict cut offs and safety tracking, this is an epic, small field endurance te..