Trail Running calendar near Fort William 2026-2027

Test your endurance at Inverlael Forest with a five hour lap challenge overlooking Loch Broom. Complete as many 3.6 km loops as possible as an individual or in a team to support the Highland Hospice.

Experience a classic 20 km hill race through the rough and pathless terrain of the Slioch Horseshoe. This technical category AL event requires navigation skills and specific prior hill racing experience.

Test your endurance on a 96 mile ultra marathon from Milngavie to Fort William. This iconic route features 14760 feet of ascent and requires a dedicated support team and trail experience to navigate the 35 hour time limit.

Tackle 100 scenic miles as a team in this unique relay adventure on the Moray Way. With 12 legs to split between up to four runners, it's a shared challenge through coastal trails, forests, and hills. Teams plan their own strategy and enjoy..

Traverse Scotland's dramatic Moray coast, Speyside whisky country, and the Dava Way highlands in this 100-mile ultra. Starting and finishing in Forres, the point-to-point route connects three iconic trails. The event has a 30-hour cutoff an..

This 43 km category C hill race follows a historic drove road between Braemar and Aviemore. Runners navigate unmarked mountain terrain reaching heights of 835m while supporting the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team.

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.

Experience a 15.96 km fell race through the Ochil Hills featuring five major summits. Starting at Dollar Academy, this event offers a challenging route across rugged terrain with required safety kit for all participants.

Join The Highlander Backyard Ultra at Murthly Castle Estate from 18 to 20 July 2026 for the Last One Standing Scottish Championship, where runners tackle 4.167 mile loops each hour until one remains. Entries are open for 200 runners.

Experience the beautiful trails of Callendar Park in Falkirk with a choice of 5km, 10km, or Half Marathon routes. These Canicross friendly races feature chip timing and historic woodland scenery around Callendar House.

Experience a unique hill race at the Newtonmore Highland Games featuring a 5.6 km course with river crossings, fences, and a 370m climb to the rocky summit of An Torr.

Experience the diverse terrain of Stirling with five trail distances ranging from a 5 km forest run to a 50 km mountain ultra. Navigate undulating trails and fell climbs starting from the historic University of Stirling.

Explore a network of scenic forest trails starting from the grounds of Tulliallan Castle. This festival offers half marathon, 10km, and 5km trail runs alongside a family fun run.

Cross the scenic Ochil Hills in this 33 km point to point race from Glen Devon to Stirling University. Navigate through thirteen checkpoints and 1770 meters of ascent in a true test of mountain running and orientation.

Celebrate a decade of trail running in Scotland at the 10th anniversary of the Dunoon Ultra Marathon. Choose between a solo ultra or a three person relay through the scenic landscapes of Argyll with a historic pier finish.

Experience a short and sharp challenge at the Achmony Hill Race in Drumnadrochit. This 3.5 mile course features 700 feet of climbing and finishes in the lively arena of the Glenurquhart Highland Games.

Trail running festival in Devilla Forest with one lap courses from Tulliallan police college. Distances range from a mixed terrain half marathon to a 1.5km family fun run; routes are waymarked and marshalled and finishers receive medals.

Follow the iconic West Highland Way on this 53 mile point to point ultramarathon through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Enjoy a fully waymarked route with chip timing and extensive finish line facilities in Tyndrum.