Inverness
Trail Running Calendar near Inverness 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Inverness for 2026-2027! We've gathered 14 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Timed 8 hour loop event in Culbin Forest on 21 November 2026 where runners complete 4.367 mile laps tracked by electronic wristbands.
January 2027
May 2027
Two days of trail running around Loch Ness and Inverness on 1-2 May 2027, with multiple distances from 12 km to 100 miles and aid stations every ~10 km.
June 2027
A 100 miles ultra trail from Forres along the Moray Coastal Trail, Speyside Way and Dava Way, limited to 100 entrants with a 30 hour cutoff and a self sufficient format.
July 2027
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.
A 6/12/24 hour trail endurance event at Aldourie Castle Estate on Loch Ness with solo and team options, a 7.032 km loop, camping and timing included.
September 2027
A 12/24 hour trail race in Glenmore Forest near Loch Morlich, featuring a four mile loop, an optional 400 m final-hour loop, and specific crew and kit rules.
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.
November 2027
Culbin Forest 8 hour Challenge on 20 Nov 2027 is a timed trail loop event where runners complete as many 4.367 mile laps as possible, entry fee £49.95, 250 places.
June 2028
A single day ultra of about 42 miles from Dornoch to Dunbeath, held as day 8 of the nine day MTC SCOTIA series with strict cut-offs and mandatory kit.