Forfar
Trail Running Calendar near Forfar 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Forfar for 2026-2027! We've gathered 23 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
An 8 hour trail loop challenge at Tentsmuir Forest where runners complete repeated 4.367 mile laps tracked by electronic wrist tags.
November 2026
A mixed terrain trail festival at Tentsmuir Forest near Tayport offering a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, junior 5 km and a 1.2 km family fun run with marshalled, signposted routes and charitable proceeds for the Tayport Community Trust.
A trail race of about 5 miles around Falkland Estate, starting near Strathmiglo Village Hall with forest loops in Drumdreel woods and age category prizes.
Out and back hill race near Lower Largo on 14 Nov 2026, about 10k with 300 m elevation, held under a Scottish Athletics permit.
A marked 69 km trail ultra from Glamis Castle to Scone Palace on 28 November 2026 with chip timing, GPS tracking, finish meal and medals for all finishers.
December 2026
January 2027
A 10 km winter trail around Bertha Loch and Almondbank in Perth on 31 January 2027 with chip timing, wooden finisher medals, on-site toilets and nearby parking.
March 2027
April 2027
Trail races at Scone Palace in Perth with 5km, 10km and a new half marathon, canicross friendly, live chip timing and on site parking.
May 2027
A circular 55 mile ultramarathon near Glenshee with 7,450 ft ascent, mostly off road terrain, self sufficient rules, mandatory kit and strict cut offs.
A 24 hour self navigated endurance event in Perth where participants run away for 12 hours then must return to the start; GPS tracking determines the winner.
June 2027
A muddy 5k obstacle course at Camperdown Park in Dundee where participants aged 13 and over climb, crawl and slide while raising funds for cancer research.
Race for Life at Camperdown Park on 13 June 2027 offers chip timed 10k and 5k routes across grass and woodland with a minimum fundraising target.
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.
MacTuffX Dundee on 27 June 2027 at Ronnie MacIntosh Athletic Stadium features solo, doubles and relay track races with entries including a t shirt and medal.
July 2027
Backyard ultra at Murthly Castle Estate where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner completes a solo loop and is declared the winner.
August 2027
A timed 12 hour trail event on a marked 10 km loop around Bertha Loch in Perth with solo and team relay options, chip timing and on course support.
A chip-timed 10 km trail loop around Bertha Loch and Almondbank in Perth on 21 August 2027, fully signposted and supported by marshals and a medical team.
A fully supported, fully waymarked 100 mile ultramarathon from Glamis Castle to Stirling with a 48 hour finish window and walker friendly pacing.