Trail Running calendar near Forres 2025-2026

The SCD Community Fun Run 10k and 5k is a charity event organized by Strathdearn Community Developments in Tomatin, Inverness, scheduled for May 17, 2025. The race features scenic, undulating trail courses on rural roads and paths, with water stations and facilities such as changing rooms and shower..

The Glas Tulaichean Uphill Race is a challenging 7.2 km mountain race held on May 17, 2025, organized by Dundee Hawkhill Harriers. The route ascends to the summit of Glas Tulaichean (1051m), featuring good double track, stream crossings, and open hill sections. Participants must carry full waterproo..

The Cape Wrath Ultra® is Scotland’s premier multi-stage ultra running event, covering 400 kilometers over eight days. Starting in Fort William and ending at Cape Wrath, participants traverse some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Scottish Highlands, including Knoydart, Kintail, Torridon, As..

Kirkhill 8 is an 8-hour trail running event held at Kirkhill Forest, Scotland, featuring a 4.3-mile loop course. Runners can complete as many laps as they wish, targeting distances from 20 miles up to 50 miles or more, making it suitable for beginners, experienced ultra runners, and competitive race..

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a 32km trail running event through the historic high mountain pass in Scotland, taking participants across remote and rugged terrain. Led by experienced guides, the event includes a transfer from Aviemore to the Linn of Dee, where runners begin their journey northw..

The Blair Castle Trail Weekender is a popular trail running event held at Blair Castle in Scotland, offering a weekend full of races for all abilities, from kids' fun runs to challenging ultra marathons. Participants can choose from six different race distances, including the new Atholl Trail Half M..

The Cairngorms Ultra Trail is a 60km ultra running event set in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland's largest national park known for its stunning highland scenery. Starting and finishing at Mar Lodge near Braemar, the course features 1006m of ascent and traverses remote, rugged terr..

The BrewDog Summer Run is a popular fun running event held in Aberdeen, starting at BrewDog Castlegate and finishing at BrewDog DogTap in Ellon. The main course covers approximately 21 miles (34 km), following a scenic route through the city via Gallowgate, Haudagain, Dyce, and along an old railway..

The Bennachie Summer Series is a series of 5k trail races held on forest tracks at the base of Bennachie. Taking place on the second Thursday of each month from June to September, the events start at the Bennachie Visitor Centre. Participants compete in a scenic course with approximately 120 meters..

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a trail running event that offers participants a unique opportunity to traverse the historic Lairig Ghru, a 32km high mountain pass in Scotland. This guided run, suitable for those aged 18 and older, includes a morning transfer from Aviemore to the starting point a..

The Forfar Hill Race, organized by Forfar Road Runners, is a 5.8-mile hill running event held in Reid Park, Forfar. The challenging course takes runners along paths and trails up and over the local landmark known as "Bummie," starting and finishing in Reid Park. The race offers a friendly and compet..

Saltire 24, 12 and 6 is an ultra running event held at Knockburn Sports Loch in Strachan, near Banchory, Scotland. Scheduled for June 21-22, 2025, it offers 6, 12, and 24-hour race options on a scenic 4.2-mile multi-terrain trail around Kerloch Hill and Fetteresso Forest. Participants can run solo o..

The Moray Way 100 is a challenging 100-mile ultra trail race in Scotland, starting and finishing in Forres. The course combines three iconic routes: the Moray Coastal Trail, Speyside Way, and Dava Way. Runners experience diverse landscapes, including coastal cliffs, forests, beaches, and whisky coun..

By Way of the Glen is a challenging 170-mile foot race taking place from Glasgow to Inverness, scheduled for July 4-6, 2025. Participants will traverse two of Scotland's iconic long-distance routes: the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way. Runners have 28 hours to complete the first 94 miles of..

The Great Glen Ultra Marathon is a challenging 72-mile race in Scotland, running from Fort William to Inverness along the scenic Great Glen Way. Featuring 8,500 feet of elevation gain, the course combines canal towpaths, forestry tracks, and some quiet roads, with stunning views including Loch Ness...

The Great Glen Ultra Marathon 42 is a challenging 42-mile race along the scenic Great Glen Way between Fort Augustus and Inverness. Participants run unsupported, following a fully marked route with stunning views of Loch Ness, hills, and mountains. The course includes approximately 6,000 feet of ele..

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a 32km trail running event through the remote and historic Lairig Ghru pass in the Cairngorms, Scotland. Starting near Aviemore, participants run a point-to-point route from the Linn of Dee back north, traversing rugged terrain including 600 meters of ascent and a..

The Highlander Last One Standing is an endurance running event held at Blair Castle Estate in Blair Atholl. Participants must complete a 4.167-mile trail loop every hour on the hour, with the goal of being the last runner remaining. The race tests stamina and resilience, with runners continuing unti..

The Torridon Explorer - Guided Trail Running will take place in Torridon from Saturday 2 August 2025 to Sunday 3 August 2025.

The Creag Dhubh Hill Race is a challenging 5.6 km hill running event held at The Eilan during the Newtonmore Highland Games in Newtonmore, Scotland. The course features a 370m climb and begins with a full lap of the games field, followed by a demanding obstacle course including barriers, fences, a r..