Fort Augustus
Trail Running Calendar near Fort Augustus 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Fort Augustus for 2026-2027! We've gathered 17 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Drumfada Chase is a medium 6 to 9 mile race at Green gates, Annat on Sun 8 Nov 2026, forming part of the Lochaber AC Winter League.
Short Lochaber AC Winter League race at Erract, Glen Loy on 22 November 2026 with a £3 entry; part of the Winter League schedule.
December 2026
A medium distance race (6 to 9 miles) at Torlundy on 26 Dec 2026, part of the Lochaber AC Winter League; entry is £3 for members and non-members.
January 2027
Uphill race at Nevis Range Ski Centre on 1 January 2027: 3 km with 610 m climb, capped at 150 entries, with 50% of places initially for female and non binary runners, age 18+.
Part of the LAC Winter League, Riverbank Splodge is a medium race of 6 to 9 miles at Achriabhach, Glen Nevis on 3 Jan 2027; entry is £3 for members and £5 for non-members.
February 2027
Figure 8 at Fort William Leisure Centre is a long Winter League race on 21 Feb 2027 covering 9.1+ miles with a published entry fee of £3.
May 2027
A multi distance ultramarathon in Inverness on 1 to 2 May 2027 with routes from 16 km to 100 miles and a range of individual, charity, youth, and slam entry options.
A point to point ultra along the West Highland Way, 96 miles with 14,700 ft ascent, with an optional Ben Nevis extension to 107 miles and organised support.
July 2027
A 73 miles unsupported ultra along the Great Glen Way from Corpach near Fort William to Inverness with marshaled checkpoints, mandatory kit and 8,500 ft of ascent.
A 42 miles self sufficient ultra along the Great Glen Way from Fort Augustus to Inverness with 6,000 ft ascent, three drop bag checkpoints and a 15 hour cut off.
August 2027
A traditional Highland Games in Newtonmore each first Saturday in August featuring heavies, pipe bands, Highland dancing, athletics and the Creag Dhubh hill race about 4½ miles long.
Annual Highland Games by Loch Ness featuring heavy events, Highland dancing, piping and the World Female Heavy Events Championship.
September 2027
A new UTMB World Series mountain trail event in Fort William, Scotland (Sept 2027), offering races from 20K to 100M that finish at the Nevis Range Ultra-Trail Village.
A 26.2 mile trail marathon around Kingussie in the Cairngorms with mainly off-road terrain, finishers receive a bespoke medal and T shirt and on-course mountain and forest views.
June 2028