Trail Running calendar near Forres 2026-2027

Experience a monthly trail running series at the base of Bennachie featuring four 5 km races through forest tracks. Compete for the best overall time in this evening summer event held near the Bennachie Visitor Centre.

Uphill only 7.2 km race to the summit of Glas Tulaichean with 670 m of ascent on double track and open hill sections. The event is organised under Scottish Athletics and Scottish Hill Runners rules with kit and age requirements.

A 400 km, eight day expedition through remote Highland landscapes from Knoydart and Kintail to Cape Wrath, with daily tented camps. The Cape Wrath 100 offers a three day version covering the final stages.

Test your limits at the MacTuff Really Muddy 5k and 10k in Aberdeen. Navigate a course of mud water and obstacles to receive your technical T shirt and finishers medal.

A muddy outdoor run at Castle Fraser on 17 May 2026 offering 3 km for kids and adults plus 5 km and 10 km for adults. The route crosses bogs, pools and forest terrain; participants receive a t-shirt and a custom medal.

A community fun run in Kintore on a 5 km route starting and finishing at Kintore School playing fields. No official timing or prizes, a medal is given to every entrant and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Kirkhill 8 is a trail loop event at Kirkhill Forest where runners repeat a 4.3 mile lap over eight hours to target any total distance. The event required pre entry, a minimum kit list and a minimum age of 18.

Community trail run in Tomatin with 5k and 10k routes on rural, undulating roads and paths, two to three water stations, medals for finishers and trophies for fastest categories; minimum age 4 with under 10s accompanied by an adult.

A functional fitness racing event at Aberdeen Sports Village on 25 May 2026 featuring ten Xercises and repeated running. Solo, doubles and five-person relay formats with two distance options and a LITE weight division.

Blair Castle Trail Weekender is a three day trail event in Blair Atholl from 29 to 31 May 2026. Official timing is provided and race day results will be published.

A point to point 96 mile ultra along the West Highland Way from Fort William to Milngavie with nine support locations and race trackers. An optional Ben Nevis extension raises the distance to 107 miles and adds significant mountain ascent.

A social run from Archibald Simpsons to BrewDog DogTap in Ellon, roughly 21 miles with a 15 mile option from Dyce. The route has two drink stations serving beer and prosecco and finishes with a medal and goody bag.

A beach 5 km race at Balmedie on 18 June 2026 organised by the Cosmics, featuring 30 m of climb and entries via Webscorer; parking is at Balmedie Beach car park.

An off road 60 km ultra based at Mar Lodge in the Cairngorms National Park with 1006 m ascent, limited aid stations and a 48 km short course option via CP5 at Linn of Dee.

A five hour lap challenge in Inverlael Forest near Ullapool where participants complete 3.6 km laps as individuals or teams; the event raises funds for Highland Hospice and awards medals to finishers.

A 20 km AL category hill race on 14 June 2026 around the Slioch Horseshoe near Kinlochewe with an unmarked route, mandatory navigation and kit, and an enforced checkpoint cutoff.

A 5.8 mile hill race in Reid Park, Forfar on 19 June 2026 with paths and trails over "Bummie". Entry is £5, post race bridies are provided and a vegetarian option is available.

The Saltire 24 ultra trail race in Scotland's Royal Deeside offers laps on a scenic multi-terrain trail. Choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour options, running solo or in teams. Enjoy free camping, hot showers, and eco-friendly prizes during the mi..

A 100 mile ultra starting and finishing in Forres, the Moray Way 100 follows the Moray Coastal Trail, Speyside Way and Dava Way through beaches, forests and clifftop paths. Entries are limited and the race has a 30 hour cutoff.

A team relay covering roughly 100 miles around the Moray Way on 27 June 2026, starting and finishing in Forres. Teams of up to four run 12 checkpointed legs across coastal and inland trails with a 24 hour cutoff.