Inverness
Trail Running Calendar near Inverness 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Inverness for 2026-2027! We've gathered 19 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A short, sharp hill race of about 3.5 miles with 700 feet of ascent held as part of the Glenurquhart Highland Games in Drumnadrochit.
Glenurquhart Highland Gathering & Games in Drumnadrochit on 22 August 2026 features traditional heavy events including a World Female Heavy Events Championship, track and piping.
Two-day running festival at Kinloss Barracks in Scotland featuring races from 1K to a half marathon plus a Back Yard Ultra loop; proceeds support military charities.
September 2026
A 12 or 24 hour trail race on a four mile forest loop near Loch Morlich with on‑course water stops, crew rules and mandatory kit requirements.
A 26.2 miles loop marathon in the Cairngorms National Park on 20 September 2026, mostly on trail with varied terrain around Kingussie. Entry includes a finisher's medal, T-shirt and post-race food; fee £89.99 and places limited.
A 13 km hill race near Aviemore with 720 m of ascent, licensed by Scottish Athletics, requiring navigation and mandatory mountain kit.
November 2026
A 50 km trail race along the Dava Way from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres, mostly on old railway track with varied scenery; 8-hour cutoff, 300 places, entry fee £65.
Knockfarrel Hill Race on 7 November 2026 is an 8 km hill race with 300 m of climb, with day-of-event registration at Strathpeffer Community Centre replacing the previous Shinty Pavilion location.
An 8 hour loop event at Culbin Forest where runners complete 4.366 mile laps tracked by wrist tags, aiming for half, full or ultra marathon distances.
January 2027
May 2027
Multi-distance ultramarathon in Inverness on 1 and 2 May 2027 with routes from 16 km to 100 miles and individual and charity entry options.
June 2027
A roughly 100-mile trail from and to Forres along coastal paths, forests and Speyside with a 12-leg relay team option.
July 2027
A 170 mile foot race from Glasgow to Inverness via the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, with about 24,000 ft ascent and staffed checkpoints along the route.
A 42 mile self supported ultramarathon along the Great Glen Way from Fort Augustus to Inverness, with 6,000 ft ascent and three drop bag checkpoints.
August 2027
June 2028
A single day 42 mile ultra from Dornoch to Dunbeath, Day 8 of the MTC SCOTIA series, with limited entry, mandatory kit and a minimum 4.0 mph cut off.