Trail Running calendar near Grantown-on-Spey 2025-2026

The Highland Kings will take place in Glencoe from Friday 25 April 2025 to Tuesday 29 April 2025. You can run between 40 and 100 miles.

The Devil o' the Highlands Footrace is a challenging 42-mile trail ultramarathon along the West Highland Way in Scotland, from Tyndrum to Fort William. The race features a scenic route with 6,500 feet of ascent, mostly on trail, with four checkpoints and support options. Participants must complete t..

The Scone Palace Trail Runs will take place in 2025, featuring 5km and 10km trail runs suitable for all fitness levels. Set in the scenic grounds of Scone Palace, near Perth, participants can enjoy a picturesque route that includes a lap of Perth Racecourse. The event is designed for both beginners..

The Run Mhor - Hidden Glen 10K is a highly acclaimed race held at Monachyle Mhor Hotel in Balquhidder, Scotland. Recognized as the Best 10K in Scotland and third in the UK in 2020, the event features a scenic route along Loch Doine and into Monachyle Glen. The race includes a 10K and a fun run, with..

The Bristow 15 Mile Trail Race, part of the Run Balmoral event, offers participants a scenic and challenging course through the stunning Highland landscape. Starting near Balmoral Castle, runners will traverse alongside the River Dee and ascend through the Ballochbuie pine forest, culminating in a c..

The Banchory Lunchtime Trails Session is a social trail running event held around Crathes Castle. Participants can enjoy a fun and challenging run that includes short intervals to improve running form, speed, and fitness. The session lasts for one hour and is suitable for those looking to enhance th..

The Stuc a' Chroin 5000 Hill Race is an annual event held in the stunning Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, featuring a challenging 20km course with a total ascent of over 5000 feet (1500m). Established in 1989, this race has become a popular fixture in the hill running calendar, attracting p..

Ultra X Scotland is a multi-day ultramarathon held in the Scottish Highlands, offering distances of 110km, 60km, 50km, and 25km. The event takes place over two days, with participants running through scenic trails around Loch Ness, the Great Glen, and the surrounding mountains. Known for its challen..

The Krunce Series - Aberdeen will take place in Aberdeen on Tuesday 6 May 2025.

The Moray Coastal Trail 50 will take place in Forres on Saturday 10 May 2025. You can run between 23 and 50 miles.

The Formartine & Buchan Railway Ultra is a challenging ultra marathon event taking place on the Formartine & Buchan railway line, specifically between Maud station and Auchnagatt village hall. Participants can choose to compete in either a 12-hour or 6-hour format, with the goal of covering as much..

The Cateran Trail Ultramarathon is a challenging 55-mile race following ancient drove roads and tracks used by the historic Caterans, cattle thieves from the Middle Ages to the 17th century. Starting and ending at Gulabin Lodge in the Spittal of Glenshee, the route is approximately 90% off-road, fea..

The Kinnoull Hill Race is a 7km trail running event held in Perth, Scotland, organized by Perth Strathtay Harriers. Taking place on May 15, 2025, the race starts at Branklyn Gardens and features a challenging course with 243 meters of elevation, including climbs to Kinnoull Tower and the stone table..

The SCD Community Fun Run 10k and 5k is a charity event organized by Strathdearn Community Developments in Tomatin, Inverness, scheduled for May 17, 2025. The race features scenic, undulating trail courses on rural roads and paths, with water stations and facilities such as changing rooms and shower..

The Glas Tulaichean Uphill Race is a challenging 7.2 km mountain race held on May 17, 2025, organized by Dundee Hawkhill Harriers. The route ascends to the summit of Glas Tulaichean (1051m), featuring good double track, stream crossings, and open hill sections. Participants must carry full waterproo..

The Cape Wrath Ultra® is a premier multi-stage ultra running event in Scotland, covering a challenging 400km over eight days. Starting in Fort William and concluding at Cape Wrath, participants traverse breathtaking landscapes, including Knoydart, Kintail, Torridon, Assynt, and Sutherland. This annu..

Kirkhill 8 is an exciting trail running event scheduled for May 24, 2025, featuring a 4.3-mile loop that participants can run as many times as they wish within an 8-hour timeframe. This event caters to all levels of runners, from beginners to experienced ultra runners, allowing them to target distan..

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a trail running event that offers participants a unique opportunity to traverse the historic Lairig Ghru, a 32km high mountain pass in Scotland. This guided run, suitable for those aged 18 and older, includes a morning transfer from Aviemore to the starting point a..

The Blair Castle Trail Weekender is a popular trail running event held at Blair Castle in Scotland, offering a weekend full of races for all abilities, from kids' fun runs to challenging ultra marathons. Participants can choose from six different race distances, including the new Atholl Trail Half M..

The Cairngorms Ultra is an exhilarating ultra-running event set in the stunning Cairngorms National Park, known for its breathtaking landscapes and rugged terrain. Participants can choose between a 60km full course or a shorter 48km option, both of which showcase the park's dramatic scenery, includi..