Forfar
Trail Running Calendar near Forfar 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Forfar for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A long hill race on 15 August 2026 covering 26.07km with 1438m ascent across East and West Lomond. The unwaymarked route follows checkpoints, requires navigation and mandatory kit, and offers prize categories and a GPX file.
A 10km trail run around Bertha Loch and Almondbank on 22 August 2026, using a reverse summer route with technical, muddy sections through woods and gentle hills.
A 12 hour event on 22 August 2026 with repeated 10 km laps around Bertha Loch; solo or team entries, chip timing, water station and live results.
September 2026
A 10k obstacle course at Knockburn Loch on 12 September 2026 with around 25 to 30 obstacles, mud and water features, race timing, medals and on-site food.
Running festival at Glamis Castle on 13 September 2026 organised by Maggie's, in person, with tickets priced at £30 and a no refunds policy.
October 2026
Eight hour trail challenge at Tentsmuir Forest on 24 Oct 2026 where runners complete as many 4.366 mile laps as possible with wristband lap tracking.
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.
Approximately 5 miles of trails around Falkland Estate with forest loops, age-category prizes, a race memento and a £14 entry fee; limited to 100 places.
A solo 69 km trail ultra from Glamis Castle to Scone Palace on 28 November 2026 with GPS tracking, checkpoints, finish meal and medals.
December 2026
May 2027
A 55 mile circular ultramarathon from Gulabin Lodge on mostly off road trails with 7,450 ft ascent, UTMB Index qualifier and a 15 hour cut off.
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 lapped trail endurance event at Knockburn Sports Loch in Royal Deeside offering 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour options for solo runners or relay teams.
August 2027
A fully supported, waymarked 100 mile ultramarathon from Glamis Castle to Stirling with a 48 hour completion window and an option for a 2.5 mph walking pace.
May 2028
A single day ultra from Perth to Pitlochry of about 34.5 miles, Day 4 of the MTC SCOTIA series, with mandatory kit, tracking and cut-offs based on a 4 mph minimum.