Trail Running calendar near Grantown-on-Spey 2026-2027

The Forfar Multi-Terrain will take place in Forfar on Sunday 1 February 2026. You can run 21 kilometers.

Take on a full marathon entirely on forest tracks through Fetteresso Forest near Stonehaven. Expect remote terrain, mandatory mountain kit and strict cut offs in this challenging winter trail marathon.

Night hill running around Glenshee ski station on compact piste snow, with 6.5 km and 11.5 km circuit options. Participants must carry winter mountain kit and meet fitness and experience requirements.

Take on the scenic 33 miles along the old Deeside Railway from Duthie Park to Banchory and back in the Deeside Way Ultra on 14 March 2026. Limited to 200 runners, this Scottish trail challenge offers river views, support stations, and a fri..

A hill running event at Great Glen House on 14 March 2026 hosting the North District Hill Running Championships. The senior course is 7 km with 400 m climb on marked tracks and participants must carry map and safety kit.

A multi-terrain 10 km run on 21 March 2026 organised by Newburgh Dunes Running Club. The route visits pavement, trail, sand dunes and beach and the event had online entries with a 320 place capacity.

A hill running event in Birnam, Dunkeld on 28 March 2026 with a senior 6.6 km course (360 m climb) and junior races of about 1.5 km and 3 km. The race uses ProTay timing and is part of the Highland Boundary Series.

Deuchary Hill Canter on 29 March 2026 is an 18 km hill race at Polney Loch, Dunkeld, with 800 m of ascent. Entry fee is £15, minimum age 20, and competitors must carry safety kit; it is part of the Highland Boundary Series.

A 15 mile, measured trail race on the Balmoral Estate with riverside sections, a climb toward Lochnagar and a downhill finish near Balmoral Castle. Entry includes a finisher's medal, electronic timing and free parking.

Ben Chonzie Hill Race on 18 April 2026 at Comrie Croft in Perthshire features a 22.9 km route with 1435 m of ascent via Ben Chonzie, Loch Turret and Carn Chois, with proceeds supporting junior hill running in Scotland.

A 42 mile point to point ultramarathon on the West Highland Way from Tyndrum to Fort William, covering about 6500 ft of ascent with four checkpoints and organised drop bag and baggage services.

Trail runs at Scone Palace include a 5km route and a 10km route that includes a lap of Perth Racecourse. The event is canicross friendly, uses live chip timing, and provides a medal and post-race refreshment for finishers.

A timed 10 km trail race from Monachyle Mhor Hotel that follows Loch Doine into Monachyle Glen, with three water stops, chip timing and a separate 1 km fun run. Prizes are available across four gender categories and multiple age bands.

Multi-day trail ultramarathon in the Scottish Highlands on 2 and 3 May 2026, offering six distances from 12 km to 110 km. Aid stations are placed about every 10 km and under 23s may enter free.

Annual hill race near Strathyre, Perthshire on Saturday before the May Day holiday. The **20 km** route gains over **5000 ft (1500 m)** and visits Ben Each and Stuc a' Chroin; a licensed bar and free ceilidh follow.

Two ultramarathon options along the Moray coast on 9 May 2026: 50 miles from Findhorn to Cullen Viaduct and 50 km from Lossiemouth to Cullen Viaduct. Fully stocked aid stations, drop bags, GPX files and a race handbook are provided.

A rugged 55 mile circular trail across Perthshire with 2,250 metres of ascent and UTMB qualifying points. Self sufficient race starts and finishes at Gulabin Lodge, ending with a dramatic climb to An Lairig Pass and stunning views.

A four‑evening series of 5k trail races on forest tracks at the base of Bennachie from May to August 2026, scored on the best three of four results with prizes for the top three finishers.

A multi day 400 km ultra running expedition across the Scottish Highlands, linking ancient footpaths and remote trails. The route finishes at Cape Wrath and uses daily tented camps for rest and refuelling.

Join Kirkhill 8 on 23 May 2026 for a scenic 4.3 mile trail loop in Kirkhill Forest that you can repeat over an eight hour window to chase distances from marathon to 50 miles. Limited to 100 places, this friendly, inclusive event fills fast.