Trail Running calendar near Finzean 2025-2026

Explore the dramatic Moray coast on 9 May 2026 with 47 mile and 23 mile trail options taking you past beaches, cliffs and landmarks like Bow Fiddle Rock. Entries are limited to 150 per race with stocked aid stations and drop bag support.

Join the Cateran Trail Ultramarathon, a scenic 55 mile loop on ancient tracks around Spittal of Glenshee. With 2,250 m ascent, a 15 hour limit and UTMB Index, this mainly off road course offers rugged terrain and sweeping Highland views.

Enjoy scenic trail races at Kilduff Farm, Athelstaneford, on Saturday 9 May with 2 km, 5 km and 10 km options across private estate tracks and fields. Join the village summer fair, grab a medal, and support Athelstaneford Primary School.

Join Kirkhill 8 on 23 May 2026 for a scenic 4.3 mile trail loop in Kirkhill Forest that you can repeat over an eight hour window to chase distances from marathon to 50 miles. Limited to 100 places, this friendly, inclusive event fills fast.

Join Blair Castle Trail Weekender from 29 to 31 May 2026 at Blair Castle in Blair Atholl for a scenic weekend of trail running, camping and festival fun. Choose races from 7 km to a 58 km ultra and enjoy live music, talks, yoga and workshop..

Cairngorms Ultra Trail invites runners to tackle a scenic 60 km route from Mar Lodge Estate through Caledonian pinewood and remote glens. With 1006 m ascent and UTMB qualifying status, it is a bold Highland challenge.

Take on the Moray Way Relay, a scenic team relay of roughly 100 miles starting and finishing in Forres as it winds along coastal trails, forests and sandy beaches. Teams of up to four run 12 legs within 24 hours using a tracker as the baton..

The Moray Way 100 is a stunning 100 mile ultra from Forres that threads coastal cliffs, beaches, forests and Speyside trails. With limited entries and a largely self sufficient format, it delivers an epic Scottish endurance challenge for ex..

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 scenic unsupported solo challenge along the Great Glen Way from Fort Augustus to Inverness: 42 miles with 6,000 ft ascent and stunning Loch Ness views. Fully waymarked route finishes with a lap on the 400 m track at 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.

Run Edinburgh's seven hilltops in a mixed road, trail and hill event that blends urban navigation with racing. Choose your own route between hilltop checkpoints and opt for the competitive Race or the more relaxed Challenge.

Take on the British Championship Hill Race at the Alva Games in Scotland. A short 2.5 km course climbs 365 m through steep slopes, gorse and muddy gullies, with junior and senior categories for a proper hill running test.

Scurry to the Sea 2026 is a scenic mixed terrain challenge of just under 12 miles, starting on Allermuir Hill and finishing on Musselburgh harbour beach with a sandy finale. Limited to 275 places and advance entry only, it blends cross coun..

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..

Tackle the Ochil 2000s fell race in Central Scotland, starting from Stirling University for a challenging 32.7 km route with 1646 m of climb. Expect tough trails, big views and fierce club competition on Sat 29 Aug 2026.

Explore historic Stirling at the William Wallace Running Festival on 10 October 2026, with mixed terrain routes past Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument. Distances suit all runners from a fun mile to 50 km and 70 km ultras with relay t..

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.

Join the Dramathon along the Speyside Way, running past iconic distilleries and finishing at Glenfiddich. Choose marathon, half, 10km or a four person team relay and celebrate at the finish with a commemorative miniature dram.