Trail Running calendar near Forfar 2026-2027

A 30 km hill race from Traquair House to Broughton Ales across the Scottish Borders with roughly 1500 m of ascent. The route uses hill tracks and open heather, has eight marshalled checkpoints and requires mandatory emergency kit.

Trail running festival at Dalkeith Country Park near Edinburgh offering distances from a family mile to an ultra marathon. Courses use woodland trails, firm paths and grassy sections, and one well controlled dog per runner is allowed.

Trail races at Floors Castle near Kelso offering 10km, 5km and a Junior 3km on hard packed gravel through gardens and ancient woodlands. The race village sits on the main lawn and entry includes estate access.

An off-road multisport race from Kinlochleven that includes a Loch Leven swim, mountain/gravel bike sections on the West Highland Way and a run up Ben Nevis, covering 73 km with substantial elevation.

Mud Madness at Chatelherault Country Park mixes mud, obstacles and water hazards with dedicated children and family routes; registration includes a t shirt and finishers receive a medal, water and a snack.

A 57 miles point to point ultramarathon from Glasgow to Edinburgh along canals and towpaths with live GPS tracking, mandatory kit and qualifying entry criteria. The event uses enforced checkpoint and overall cut off time.

A 70 km circular mixed terrain ultra in and around historic Stirling, offered as solo entries or team relays of three or six, with aid stations, GPS live tracking and an overall 14 hour cut off.

A 50k mostly off-road ultramarathon on Bennachie with over 5000 ft of ascent, visiting multiple peaks and starting and finishing at the Bennachie Visitor Centre. Pre-entry only with 150 places and a 4 hour cut-off at about 19 miles.

A trail running festival in Aberfoyle on 10 October 2026 that marks its third edition, featuring the returning half marathon and a 63 km ultra across multiple race options.

A point to point trail of about 10 km from Archiestown Village Square to Cardhu Distillery on 11 October 2026, with shuttle transport, water stations, first aid and prizes for overall and veteran categories.

A Speyside running event offering marathon, half-marathon, 10 km and a four person relay along the Speyside Way, with distilleries on the route and whisky miniatures available at the finish.

The Up and Running Events - Chatelherault Country Park will take place in Ferniegair on Saturday 17 October 2026. You can run between 6 and 20 kilometers.

An eight-hour looped trail event at Tentsmuir Forest where runners complete 4.366 mile laps to accumulate distance. Laps are timed by wrist tags; 3 laps equal a half marathon, 6 a full marathon and 7 or more an ultramarathon.

A hill race from Alva Glen through the Ochils covering 14.6 km with 966 m of climb, visiting summit checkpoints including Ben Cleuch and The Nebit. Registration is at Alva Scout Hall and basic facilities and prize categories are provided.

A two-day, self-sufficient mountain marathon in Scotland for teams of two (or three), with linear and score course options, mandatory kit and map-and-compass navigation. Entry includes maps, live tracking, camping and a post-event hot meal.

A *10 km* trail race from Auchterarder into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and a route shaped like a chilli pepper. Online entry, 16+ age limit, goody bag with snood and medal, prizes for finishers and costumes.

A scenic half marathon around Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve near Edinburgh, featuring wooded trails, riverside paths and modest climbs. Chip timed, medal for finishers and event proceeds support South Queensferry RNLI.

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 multi terrain 10 km race on 1 November 2026 with a reversed route featuring road and trail sections, views over Loch Tulla and a finishing descent across the Bridge of Orchy. Entries are limited and the event uses chip timing.

A 50 km trail race on 7 November 2026 following the Dava Way from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres, mostly on the old Highland Railway line. Mixed woodland and moorland terrain, Dava Summit climbs, 300 entries and an 8 hour cutoff.