Trail Running calendar near Forres 2026-2027

Event Overview The Moray Way 100 Relay is a team event where participants cover approximately 100 miles as a group. The event takes place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, with a 24-hour cutoff time. Team and Participation Teams consist of up to..

Moray Way 100 is a 100 miles trail ultra starting and finishing in Forres that links the Moray Coastal Trail, the Speyside Way and the Dava Way. The route passes beaches, clifftop trails and Speyside distilleries with four numbered aid stat..

A 170 mile point to point foot race from Milngavie to Inverness following the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, with checkpoints, tracking, and vetting of entrants.

Take on the Great Glen Ultra from Corpach to Inverness, a scenic but tough 72 mile solo race with roughly 8,500 ft of climbing and a limited field of 150. UTMB points available for experienced endurance runners.

Tackle a rugged 42 mile Great Glen Ultra short course from Fort Augustus to Inverness with about 6,000 ft of climbing. Cross the line with a lap of the Inverness Sports Centre track for a memorable finish.

A trail event on 15 August 2026 with 50 km and 100 km options along the Speyside Way from Aviemore or Tamdhu Distillery to Buckie; routes pass whisky country and coastal trails and include published GPX files and a race handbook.

A short, sharp hill race held as part of the Glenurquhart Highland Games. The 3.5-mile course climbs 700 feet, with much of it visible from the main field. It finishes back in the arena with a highland welcome.

Event Overview The Ben Nevis Skyline is a 30 km mountain running race. It takes place as part of the Salomon Skyline Scotland event weekend at Nevis Range, near Fort William in the Scottish Highlands. The event dates for this edition are 18..

Skyline Scotland returns to the Scottish Highlands in September 2026. The world-class mountain running festival at Nevis Range offers seven epic race distances. Over 2000 runners from around the globe take part in this major trail running w..

The Salomon Skyline Scotland returns to Nevis Range in September 2026. This major mountain running festival offers seven race routes from 5km to 100 miles. The event features live tracking, a partner expo, and a festive atmosphere in the Sc..

A classic Scottish mountain race traversing the full Mamores ridge. The 47km route links five Munros, features over 3000m of ascent, and finishes at Nevis Range. It is fully waymarked and provides GPS tracking for safety.

Take on the Bennachie Ultra Marathon, a scenic yet demanding 50k across Bennachie peaks with over 5000 ft of climb on trails and moorland. Limited pre entry places make this October classic a must for experienced trail runners.

Trail races on the Speyside Way offering marathon, half marathon, 10K and four person relay options. Routes pass several distilleries and finish at Glenfiddich with miniatures and a Glencairn tasting glass for finishers.

A 50 km trail race along the Dava Way from Grantown on Spey to Forres, mainly on the old Highland Railway line, with woodland, moorland and a 321 m summit. Limited to 300 runners, 8 hour cutoff, held on 7 November 2026.

Knockfarrel Hill Race on 7 November 2026 is an 8 km hill race with 300 m of climb, held as one of the club's annual races, with day-of-event registration at Strathpeffer Community Centre.

Run through the festive private grounds of Scotland's historic Glamis Castle. Choose from a family-friendly 1-mile run or 5-mile and 10-mile trail runs, some of which are canicross-friendly. All finishers get a bespoke medal and festive tre..

A trail running festival on 3 January 2027 through Glenmore Forest finishing at Loch Morlich beach, offering 5.6 km and 11.2 km races with chip timing, finisher medals, home baking and prizes; dogs are allowed on leads.

The MTC Beithir is a 39-mile ultra marathon from Kingussie to Inverness. It features a challenging route with significant ascent and a strict 4 mph minimum pace. All finishers earn a unique medal in this capped-entry event.

A 43 mile single-day ultra along the Scottish coast, MTC SELKIE is Day 8 of the nine-day MTC SCOTIA series, running from Dornoch to Dunbeath. Entry is limited and finishers receive a SELKIE medal; a 4 mph minimum average is enforced.

A 38 miles ultra from Dunbeath to John O'Groats on 4 June 2028, the MTC Kelpie closes the nine day MTC SCOTIA challenge. Entry is limited and cutoffs use a 4 mph minimum; all finishers receive a bespoke Kelpie medal.