Trail Running calendar near Fochabers 2026-2027

Experience an out and back ultra race along the historic Deeside Railway Line starting in Aberdeen. This 33 mile event features a well marked route with designated water stations and mandatory safety gear requirements.

Join the North District Hill Running Championships in Inverness for a 7 km fell race or various junior distances on a marked route with significant climbing and post race refreshments.

Experience a multi-terrain 10k run through the Forvie National Nature Reserve. This coastal race features a mix of pavement, trails, sand dunes, and beach sections with medals for all finishers.

A hill running event in Birnam, Dunkeld on 28 March 2026 with a senior 6.6 km course (360 m climb) and junior races of about 1.5 km and 3 km. The race uses ProTay timing and is part of the Highland Boundary Series.

Deuchary Hill Canter on 29 March 2026 is an 18 km hill race at Polney Loch, Dunkeld, with 800 m of ascent. Entry fee is £15, minimum age 20, and competitors must carry safety kit; it is part of the Highland Boundary Series.

Experience an epic 15 mile trail race through the Highland scenery of the Balmoral Estate. Run past the magnificent River Dee and the base of Lochnagar before finishing at Balmoral Castle.

Tackle the Clachnaben Hill Race on 11th April 2026, a 13.6 km route with 690m of ascent starting near Strachan. Runners must be self-sufficient, carrying mandatory navigation and safety kit for the exposed, potentially misty course. Enjoy p..

Ultra X Scotland is a two-day trail running adventure in the Scottish Highlands, with six distances from 12km to 110km. The event features fully supported aid stations, relaxed cut-offs, and is part of the UTMB World Series. Runners under 2..

A rugged 55 mile circular trail across Perthshire with 2,250 metres of ascent and UTMB qualifying points. Self sufficient race starts and finishes at Gulabin Lodge, ending with a dramatic climb to An Lairig Pass and stunning views.

Experience Scotland's scenic Moray coast in these coastal trail ultramarathons. Choose between a 50-mile or 50km route, starting in Findhorn or Lossiemouth and finishing at Cullen Viaduct. The event features coastal trails, forests, and fis..

Experience a monthly trail running series at the base of Bennachie featuring four 5 km races through forest tracks. Compete for the best overall time in this evening summer event held near the Bennachie Visitor Centre.

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 this community run in Tomatin supporting MND Scotland featuring 5k and 10k undulating trail routes. Enjoy a local atmosphere with finisher medals and trophies for the fastest runners in a scenic rural setting.

Experience the Scottish Highlands at the Blair Castle Trail Weekender. This three day event features multiple trail distances from a 1K kids run to a 58K ultra, all set within the historic grounds of the Atholl Estate.

Enjoy a 34 km or 24 km point to point fun run from Aberdeen to Ellon. This non competitive event features on course refreshments and a special goody bag at the finish.

The Cairngorms Ultra Trail is a 60 km run through the heart of Scotland's largest national park. The route showcases remote glens, ancient pine forests, and dramatic mountain passes. The event is based from Mar Lodge near Braemar and featur..

Test your endurance at the Ullapool Forest Runs in the scenic Inverlael Forest. Complete as many 3.6 km laps as possible in five hours as an individual or part of a team while supporting the Highland Hospice.

Tackle 100 scenic miles as a team in this unique relay adventure on the Moray Way. With 12 legs to split between up to four runners, it's a shared challenge through coastal trails, forests, and hills. Teams plan their own strategy and enjoy..

Traverse Scotland's dramatic Moray coast, Speyside whisky country, and the Dava Way highlands in this 100-mile ultra. Starting and finishing in Forres, the point-to-point route connects three iconic trails. The event has a 30-hour cutoff an..

A 170 mile point to point foot race from Milngavie to Inverness following the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, with checkpoints, tracking, and vetting of entrants.