Trail Running calendar near Forfar 2026-2027

A weekend of trail races on the Glen Tanar Estate in Aboyne, with distances from 10 km to 55 km, woodland and moorland routes, plus family runs including a toddler dash.

A hill race on 25 July 2026 as part of the Falkland Gala. The course covers just under 6 miles with over 400 m of ascent across paths, fields and hillside, is well marshalled, and requires mandatory kit and personal hydration.

A fully supported, fully waymarked 100 mile ultramarathon from Edinburgh to Glamis with a 48 hour completion window, professional medical cover and Pit Stops. Part of a three-event trilogy that awards a Trilogy Finisher buckle.

A just under 12 mile point to point run from Hillend ski centre to Musselburgh harbour beach, featuring a climb to Allermuir Hill and mandatory checkpoints across parks, paths and urban sections. Pre entry only, ages 16 plus, limited places..

A 6 km hill race on 26 July 2026 with 730 m of ascent near the Ardgartan Hotel. The route is marked, checkpoints are mandatory and competitors must carry full waterproof body cover; minimum age is 18.

A two lap beach race on West Sands, St Andrews covering approximately 4 miles with start and finish at the Life Guards Beach Hut. All finishers receive a memento and medal and prizes are awarded in overall and age categories.

A multi-terrain trail race in Rouken Glen Country Park featuring roughly 8 km run as two 4 km laps, varied surfaces and limited to 100 entrants. Manual timing, prizes for winners and an emailed race brief for competitors.

A 5.3 km hill race from North Berwick Harbour up 187 metres to the volcanic Law and back, with multiple prize categories and proceeds to a local surf life saving club.

A 5.6 km hill race at The Eilan, Newtonmore, climbing to the summit of An Torr and returning via technical obstacles and a final lap of the games field.

A 10 mile multi-terrain race in Aberlour on 01 August 2026, with registration beside the Old Station Tearooms in Alice Littler Park. Online entries close 30 July and places are available on the day; note roads are open to traffic.

A women-centred ultramarathon along the River Tay from Loch Tay to Perth, about 70 km, with inclusive entry policies and on-course support.

A one-lap *5.5 mile* trail run around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026, open to runners aged 18 and over. Numbers collected on the day, basic changing facilities, first aid cover, refreshments and prize categories including team awards.

A team relay of about 27 miles along the traffic-free Formartine and Buchan Way between Peterhead and Ellon, run in nine changeover legs.

Donkey Brae Races in Aberdour on 02 August 2026 offers a 7 mile coastal race, a 2 mile village route and a c.1 km fun run, plus a village market, on-course hydration and medals for all finishers.

Coastal marathon and half marathon between Holy Island and Spittal with chip timing, aid stations, finish medals, capped fields, and age categories.

A 5.72 km hill race at Craibstone Golf Course in Aberdeen on 4 August 2026, part of the Krunce monthly series; entry £2 cash and field capped at 99.

Trail running from 5 km to 52.8 km around Airthrey Castle and the Ochil Hills with marked courses, aid outposts and mandatory kit for longer routes.

Three distances around Balloch Castle Country Park and Loch Lomond with chip timing, measured courses, finishers medals, hydration stations and free race photos. Age limits apply for 5k and 10k and on the day entries are usually available.

An inaugural hill race at the Kinross Show on 8 August 2026, covering about 2.3 miles with 750 ft of ascent over mostly pathless, rough and technical terrain. Entry includes access to the show and parking and offers individual and team priz..

A multiple distance running festival on 09 Aug 2026 following the River Deveron from Turriff to Banff. Events include a half marathon, 10k, 5k trail and junior 1k, with medals, water stations and bus transport from registration to the start..