Trail Running calendar near Forres 2026-2027

Timed endurance races on the Formartine & Buchan railway between Maud and Auchnagatt, with 12-hour and 6-hour options. Entrants aged 20 or older aim to cover maximum distance to qualify for medals and category prizes.

A 55 mile circular trail on 09 May 2026 with 7,450 ft of ascent around Glenshee, mostly off road across forest trails and open hillside. The route finishes at Gulabin Lodge and the event is an UTMB Index Qualifier.

A coastal trail event on 9 May 2026 offering a 50 mile and a 50 km race along the Moray coastline, finishing at Cullen Viaduct. Courses pass beaches, cliffs, Spey Bay and several coastal landmarks.

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.

An uphill only 7.2 km race gaining 670 m to the summit of Glas Tulaichean on mixed double track and open hill, hosted by Dundee Hawkhill Harriers at Dalmunzie Estate. A free approximately 1 km fun run is available for younger runners.

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.

An off-road mud run in Aberdeen on 17 May 2026 with 5 km and 10 km options for adults and supervised teenagers. The course includes mud, water and obstacles; entries include a Tec T shirt, finishers medal, free parking and photos.

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.

MacTuffX Aberdeen on 25/05/2026 features individual and team formats built from repeated 400 m and 800 m segments, with published entry fees and an 18 plus age requirement.

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.

Run the iconic West Highland Way, a 96 mile point to point ultra from Fort William to Milngavie across stunning Highland terrain. Choose the Ben Nevis variant to add a summit and extra miles for a tougher challenge.

A not-a-race run on 6 June 2026 from Archibald Simpsons to BrewDog DogTap in Ellon, with an alternative Dyce start. Options are about 21 miles (34k) or 15 miles (24k); two drinks stations and a goody bag with medal.

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.

Ullapool Forest Runs stages the Heartbreak Hill five hour challenge in Inverlael Forest, where participants complete 3.6 km laps as individuals or teams. The event supports Highland Hospice and awards medals to all finishers and to top fini..

A 20 km AL category hill race around the Slioch Horseshoe near Kinlochewe. The unmarked route crosses rough, pathless terrain and requires navigation experience and mandatory safety kit.

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.