Trail Running calendar near Forfar 2026-2027

Participate in a 1.28 mile run around the historic Elizabethan Walls of Berwick upon Tweed. Runners of all ages aim to complete the course before the Curfew Bell finishes tolling its thirteen minute sequence.

Alva Games is the British Championship hill race on 11 July 2026 near Alva, Stirling, Scotland, covering 1.60 miles with about 1,200 feet of climb and featuring steep upper slopes, thorny gorse and a muddy gully.

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

Choose from a 5k, 10k, or half marathon on a scenic route through Edinburgh's Holyrood Park. The course includes laps around landmarks like Arthur's Seat on mixed terrain. Dogs are welcome to run alongside participants.

A backyard ultra at Murthly Castle Estate where runners repeat 4.167 mile loops with a one hour time limit until one runner remains. Medals are awarded to all nonwinners as DNFs and a 100 mile medal is given to those still running after 24..

Trail runs at Callendar House in Falkirk offer 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances on wooded parkland routes. The event is Canicross friendly, uses live chip-timing and all finishers receive a medal, merchandise and refreshments.

A trail running weekend at Glen Tanar Estate in Aboyne on 25th and 26th July 2026, with multiple distances across tracks, heather moorland, pine forest and beside the River Tanar. Camping and participant resources are available.

A just under six mile multi terrain hill race around Falkland Hill with over 400 m ascent, held during the Falkland Gala. The route includes steep sections and varied trails; entrants must carry full body cover and their own water.

A 12 mile urban orienteering run on 26 July 2026, starting on Allermuir in the Pentlands and ending on the sand at Musselburgh beach. The route mixes cross country, urban navigation and road running.

A marked 6 km hill race on 11 April 2026 with 730 m of ascent around Ardgartan Hotel. The route has mandatory checkpoints and mountain rescue marshals, and full waterproof body cover must be carried.

A 5.6 km hill race with 370 m of climb as part of the Newtonmore Highland Games, starting with a lap of the games field and climbing to the summit of An Torr before a technical descent and final field lap.

A one lap trail race around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026 covering about 5.5 miles. The event is open to runners aged 18 and over and features marked routes, first aid, refreshments and age and team prizes.

Form a team and run a 27 mile relay along the traffic free Formartine and Buchan Way. Shared across 9 legs from Peterhead to Ellon, this event includes finishers medals and post race refreshments for all participants.

Part of the Aberdour Festival, the Donkey Brae Races feature a timed 7 mile coastal course, a 2 mile village route and a c.1 km fun run, finishing at Silver Sands Park with on-course hydration, medals and prizes.

A coastal trail marathon and half marathon on Holy Island and Spittal with multi terrain routes, tidal causeway access, limited entries and on-course support. Finishers receive a commemorative medal.

A trail running event on 8 August 2026 at the University of Stirling offering five routes from 5 km to 50 km across forest and Ochil Hills terrain. Outposts provide snacks and self serve water and the Ultra and Marathon have nine hour cut o..

Experience a scenic multi terrain race along the River Deveron from Turriff to Banff. Choose from a half marathon, 10k, 5k trail, or junior fun run with a finish at historic Duff House.

The Ballater Games Hill Race starts and finishes in the Highland Games arena. Runners complete laps of the park before a town and hill ascent, with a cairn turnaround. A cash bonus is on offer for breaking the long-standing course records.

Choose your challenge on the historic Speyside Way: a fast, runnable 50 km from Tamdhu Distillery or an epic 100 km journey starting from Aviemore. Both races finish in Buckie, open to all runners over 18. Experience whisky country and coas..

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Mormond Hill Run on a 5.6 mile course with stunning views. This 9 km hill run features 600 feet of ascent and awards bespoke medals to all finishers.