Forres
Trail Running Calendar near Forres 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Forres for 2026-2027! We've gathered 15 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Two-day running festival at Kinloss Barracks in Scotland featuring races from 1K to a half marathon plus a Back Yard Ultra loop; proceeds support military charities.
Three community-run events near Knockando on 30 August 2026: a trail half marathon, a 10K and a 1-mile kids run. The course is exposed, with water and marshals, and refreshments and prize giving at Margach Hall.
September 2026
A 12 or 24 hour trail race on a four mile forest loop near Loch Morlich with on‑course water stops, crew rules and mandatory kit requirements.
A 13 km hill race near Aviemore with 720 m of ascent, licensed by Scottish Athletics, requiring navigation and mandatory mountain kit.
October 2026
A point to point trail of about 10 km from Archiestown to Cardhu Distillery on 11 October 2026, featuring firetracks, muddy sections and ridge views toward Ben Rinnes and the Cairngorms.
Speyside running event on 17th October 2026 along the Speyside Way offering marathon, half, 10 km and four person relay past several distilleries.
November 2026
A 50 km trail race along the Dava Way from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres, mostly on old railway track with varied scenery; 8-hour cutoff, 300 places, entry fee £65.
An 8 hour loop event at Culbin Forest where runners complete 4.366 mile laps tracked by wrist tags, aiming for half, full or ultra marathon distances.
January 2027
May 2027
Multi-distance ultramarathon in Inverness on 1 and 2 May 2027 with routes from 16 km to 100 miles and individual and charity entry options.
June 2027
A roughly 100-mile trail from and to Forres along coastal paths, forests and Speyside with a 12-leg relay team option.
July 2027
A 170 mile foot race from Glasgow to Inverness via the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, with about 24,000 ft ascent and staffed checkpoints along the route.
June 2028
A single day 42 mile ultra from Dornoch to Dunbeath, Day 8 of the MTC SCOTIA series, with limited entry, mandatory kit and a minimum 4.0 mph cut off.