Fort Augustus
Trail Running Calendar near Fort Augustus 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Fort Augustus for 2026-2027! We've gathered 12 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A fully waymarked, supported sea to summit ultramarathon covering 28 miles and 5400 ft of ascent from the coast to the summit of Ben Nevis.
Cross country relay championships in Inverness on 10 October 2026 with age group lap rules and club entry requirements, organised by Scottish Athletics.
January 2027
3 km uphill race with 610 m ascent at Nevis Range Ski Centre on New Year’s Day, capped at 150 entries with pre-selection and 50% places for women and non binary runners.
May 2027
Multiple-distance ultramarathon in Inverness with routes from 16 km to 100 miles through the Great Glen near Loch Ness.
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 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.
A 72 mile unsupported ultra along the Great Glen Way from Fort William to Inverness on 3 July 2027 with 8,500 ft ascent and marshaled checkpoints.
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 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