Forres
Trail Running Calendar near Forres 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Forres for 2026-2027! We've gathered 13 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Cross country relay championships in Inverness on 10 October 2026 with age group lap rules and club entry requirements, organised by Scottish Athletics.
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.
A Speyside Way running event on 17 October 2026 offering marathon, half marathon, 10 km and four person relay options with whisky miniatures at the finish.
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 eight hour loop challenge in Culbin Forest on 21 Nov 2026 where runners complete 4.367 mile laps tracked by electronic wristbands.
January 2027
May 2027
Ultra X Scotland is a multi distance ultramarathon on 1 to 2 May 2027 in Inverness, with races from 16 km to 100 miles through the Great Glen and around Loch Ness.
June 2027
A 100 miles ultra trail from Forres along the Moray Coastal Trail, Speyside Way and Dava Way, limited to 100 entrants with a 30 hour cutoff and a self sufficient format.
July 2027
A 170 mile foot race from Glasgow to Inverness along the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way with about 24,000 ft of ascent and marked checkpoints.
August 2027
September 2027
A 12 or 24 hour off road trail event in Glenmore Forest near Loch Morlich, run as repeated 4 mile loops with a measured 400 m final hour option.
June 2028
A single-day northern Scotland ultra listed at 43 miles from Dornoch to Dunbeath with checkpoints, tracking devices, a mandatory kit list and a minimum 4.0 mph pace rule.