Trail Running calendar near Fort Augustus 2025-2026

Take on the DAAA Cross Country Championships on 29 November 2025 at scenic Balloch Country Park, Loch Lomond. With races for all ages from U11 to masters and team prizes and medals, it is a lively day for clubs and runners of every level.

Run around Glamis Castle on 7 December 2025 on scenic woodland and parkland trails, with a 1 mile family run plus 5 mile and 10 mile races. Dogs are welcome in the 5 and 10 mile events and all finishers receive a bespoke medal and festive t..

Join the Aviemore Santa Run for a festive 5 km woodland trail or a family mile at scenic Glenmore Lodge with a new route. Dog and pushchair friendly, it includes Santa suits, live music, mulled wine and supports local charities.

Start the year on a high with the Aonach Mor Uphill at Nevis Range, a thrilling 4 km challenge rising 610 m to Tower 13. Organised by Lochaber AC with limited entries, this steep New Year climb rewards effort with stunning views and a festi..

The Loch Morlich Running Festival, organized by Fitnessat58°, takes place in the scenic Glenmore Forest, finishing at the picturesque Loch Morlich beach. Scheduled for January 3, 2026, this event offers two trail distances: 5.6KM and 11.2KM..

Tackle Dess Woods, an 8.2 km scenic trail run on 22 January 2026 that mixes steep climbs, grassy fields, single track woodland loops and a fast final descent. Join fellow runners at Deeside Activity Park for a friendly day with an on site c..

Join the Buchlyvie 10k, a chip timed trail along the old railway track with one rolling hill and a village finish. Limited to 300 runners, this friendly race offers jelly babies at the turn, after race refreshments, medal and goodie bag.

Take on the Ardgartan Trail Race on 7 Feb 2026, an adventurous roughly 21 mile loop around Ardgartan Peninsula with about 3,500 ft of climbing. Mostly off road, the course winds past waterfalls and up to Rest And Be Thankful for great views..

Run from sunset into the winter night on compact piste at Glenshee with 6.5 km and 11.5 km course options across a scenic mountain circuit. Night lighting and mini crampons are required for this atmospheric, adventurous race.

Run the legendary Devil o' the Highlands, a 42 mile point to point ultramarathon along the West Highland Way from Tyndrum to Fort William. Expect rugged trails, dramatic Highland scenery and a tough climb with a 12 hour cutoff.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the grounds of Scone Palace on Sunday 26 April 2026 with 5km and 10km options, the latter including a lap of Perth Racecourse. Canicross friendly, all finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merch and refreshme..

Run the Hidden Glen 10K from Monachyle Mhor along the shores of Loch Doine and into Monachyle Glen, featuring a scenic tarmac to trail route. Take on the 10K or join the 1K fun run on this award winning course voted Best 10K in Scotland and..

Ultra X Scotland is a multi day ultramarathon in the wild Scottish Highlands near Inverness on 2 to 3 May 2026. Choose from distances to 110 km in single day or two day formats and enjoy fully marked trails, camping and on course support.

Run the dramatic Moray coast from Forres to Cullen past beaches, cliffs, forests and icons like Bow Fiddle Rock and dinosaur footprints. Tackle the 47 mile ultramarathon or choose scenic 23 mile or 20 mile trail routes.

Run the 55 mile Cateran Trail Ultramarathon on 9 May 2026, a rugged 90 km loop from Gulabin Lodge in Glenshee. Mostly off road over forest trails and open hills, this UTMB Index qualifier is a true self sufficient mountain test.

Run across the wild Scottish Highlands in the Cape Wrath Ultra, a multi day 400 km stage race from Fort William to the Cape Wrath lighthouse. Options include a flexible Explorer format and a shorter 100 mile three day challenge.

Take on the Skye Trail Ultra: a rugged 79 mile race across the Isle of Skye, with stunning scenery, seven checkpoints and a 27 hour cut off. Entry is by application and limited to 100, so experienced, self navigate runners should apply.

Blair Castle Trail Weekender offers scenic trail races from kids runs to a 60 km ultra across the Atholl Estate beneath the Cairngorms. The event village brings live music, outdoor cinema and wellness workshops for a festival feel.

Run 31 miles through wild Glen Lyon, Perthshire, with about 3,500 ft of climbing, loch loops and river crossings for a true Highland adventure. Mostly off road, this scenic ultra awards 2 UTMB points and finishes back in Glen Lyon.

Tackle a scenic 15.5 mile off road loop around Loch Lyon in Perthshire, with a steep climb early and about 1,500 ft of ascent. Expect several river crossings, a finish at Glen Lyon Dam and on site camping the night before.