Trail Running calendar near Forres 2025-2026

The Fyvie Castle 5k and Fun Run is a multi-distance running event held at Fyvie Castle in Turriff, Scotland. Scheduled for September 21, 2025, it features a 5 km multi-terrain race for participants over 5 years old (with under-11s accompanied by an adult), a 1600m trail run for primary school childr..

The Aviemore Half Marathon and 10k Race For All take place at Badaguish Outdoor Centre near Aviemore, Scotland, set against the stunning Cairngorms backdrop. Both races start and finish at Badaguish, featuring scenic routes through Glenmore Forest Park with forest tracks, loch shores, and mountain v..

The Bennachie Ultra Marathon is a challenging 50k (31-mile) trail race held in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, centered around the prominent Bennachie Hills. The course features over 5,000 feet of elevation gain and includes six peaks such as Mither Tap, Oxen Craig, and Millstone Hill, offering stunning 36..

The Skedaddle Speyside 10k is a scenic trail running event held in Speyside, Scotland, starting from Archiestown Village Square and finishing at the renowned Cardhu Distillery. The course features a mix of wide firetracks and narrower, muddy paths through Elchies woods, with stunning views of the Li..

The Dramathon is a unique trail running event held in the scenic Speyside region of Scotland, featuring marathon, half-marathon, 10K, and relay race options. The courses follow the Speyside Way, starting at various distilleries such as Glenfarclas, Tamdhu, and Aberlour, and all finish at Glenfiddich..

The Knockfarrel Hill Race is an annual running event organized by the Highland Hill Runners club, featuring a challenging 8km course with a climb of 280 meters. The race takes place in Strathpeffer, with registration available on the day of the event. This race is part of a series of four races orga..

The Dava Way 50k is a scenic ultra trail race in Scotland, linking Grantown-on-Spey to Forres along the historic Dava Way. This 50-kilometer route follows the old Highland Railway line, offering a mostly flat, runnable trail through diverse landscapes including woodland, moorland, and farmland. Key..

The Aonach Mor Uphill (New Year) is a challenging uphill race held at the Nevis Range Ski Centre in Torlundy, Fort William. Covering a distance of 4 km with a steep climb of 610 meters, the event attracts runners aged 18 and over. Participants must carry full body cover, including waterproof clothin..

The Loch Morlich Running Festival, organized by Fitnessat58°, is an annual event held in Glenmore Forest Park, finishing at the scenic Loch Morlich beach. Scheduled for January 3, 2026, this festival offers two trail running distances: 5.6KM and 11.2KM, with trail shoes recommended due to the forest..

Ultra X Scotland is a multi-stage ultramarathon held over two days in the stunning Scottish Highlands, centered around the Great Glen and Loch Ness. The event offers a range of distances from 12km to 110km, including a single-stage 110km race or the same distance split over two days. The course foll..

The Formartine & Buchan Railway Ultra is a 12-hour and 6-hour ultra marathon held along the scenic Formartine & Buchan railway line in Scotland, between Maud Railway Museum and Auchnagatt village hall. The course covers an estimated 4.3 to 4.5 miles one way, with participants running as far as possi..

The Moray Coastal Trail Ultra is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon along Scotland’s scenic Moray Coastal Trail, starting in Forres and finishing at the Cullen Viaduct. The route showcases stunning coastal landscapes including wide sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, picturesque fishing villages, and not..

The Cape Wrath Ultra® is a premier multi-stage ultra running event held annually in May across the Scottish Highlands. Covering 400km over 8 days, the race starts in Fort William and finishes at Cape Wrath, traversing breathtaking landscapes including Knoydart, Kintail, Torridon, Assynt, and Sutherl..

The Blair Castle Trail Weekender, held on the Atholl Estate in Blair Atholl, offers a diverse range of trail races from a 7km run for kids to the challenging 60km Full Tilt Ultra. Set within the scenic grounds of the historic Blair Castle at the base of the Cairngorm National Park, the event feature..

Saltire 24, 12 and 6 is an endurance trail running event held at Knockburn Sports Loch in Strachan, near Banchory, Scotland. Scheduled for midsummer, participants can choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour race options, running solo or in teams of 2 to 8. The course features a scenic 4.2-mile multi-terrain l..

The MTC BEITHIR is a challenging 39-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, forming Day 6 of the nine-day MTC SCOTIA End to End Challenge. The race starts at Forces Manor in Kingussie and finishes at Travelodge Inverness, covering rugged terrain with 2,256 ft of ascent and 2,978 ft of descent. Limited..

The MTC SELKIE is a challenging 43-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, forming Day 8 of the nine-day Mount to Coast SCOTIA End to End Challenge. The race starts at the Eagle Hotel in Dornoch and finishes in Dunbeath, featuring a route with approximately 3,880 feet of ascent and 3,743 feet of desce..

The MTC Kelpie is a challenging 38-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, forming Day 9 of the nine-day MTC Scotia End to End Challenge. The race starts at Inver Caravan Park in Dunbeath and finishes at John O'Groats, featuring a route with approximately 1,753 feet of ascent and 1,929 feet of descent..