Trail Running calendar near Fochabers 2025-2026

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.

Challenge yourself on the Dava Way 50k, a scenic 50 km trail from Grantown on Spey to Forres across woodland, moor and old railway line. Enjoy runnable tracks, summit views and riverside stretches on this classic Scottish ultramarathon.

Celebrate the season with festive trail runs through Glamis Castle's atmospheric woodland and parkland, with 1 mile family, 5 mile and 10 mile options. Enjoy on site parking, canicross friendly routes for 5 and 10 miles, and a bespoke event..

New for 2028, MTC BEITHIR is a rugged 39 mile ultra from Kingussie to Inverness, the sixth day of the MTC SCOTIA challenge. Limited to just 40 runners, it features real time tracking, safety support and a bespoke finisher medal.

MTC SELKIE is a first edition 42 mile single day ultra on 3 June 2028, part of the Mount to Coast SCOTIA series. The coastal route from Dornoch to Dunbeath offers challenging terrain, bespoke finisher medals and strict safety kit rules.

Tackle a 38 mile coastal ultra from Dunbeath to John O'Groats on 4 June 2028. Limited field and a bespoke KELPIE medal make this scenic but demanding challenge ideal for seasoned runners.