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.
September 2026
Take on a 10km obstacle course at Knockburn Loch featuring 30 challenges including icy water slides mud bogs and steep hill climbs in the heart of Aberdeenshire.
October 2026
Eight hour loop challenge at Tentsmuir Forest where runners complete as many 4.367 mile loops as possible, tracked by electronic wristbands.
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
February 2027
Experience a scenic 10km trail run around Bertha Loch and the River Almond featuring technical wooded paths and handmade medals for all finishers.
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 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 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.
August 2027
A 12 hour trail event on a 10 km loop around Bertha Loch where solo runners or teams complete as many laps as possible.
A fully supported, fully waymarked 100 mile ultramarathon from Glamis Castle to Stirling Castle with a 48 hour completion window and walker friendly pacing.
May 2028
MTC GRIMALKIN is an ultra of 34.5 miles from Perth to Pitlochry, Day 4 of the SCOTIA series, limited to 40 runners with mandatory kit and 4 mph cutoffs.