Trail Running calendar near Inverness 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

A community 5k and 10k in Tomatin on rural, undulating roads supporting MND Scotland, with water stations, medals for finishers and trophies for fastest adult and child categories.

A weekend trail running festival at Blair Castle with races from a kids fun run up to the Full Tilt Ultra, plus camping, outdoor cinema, live music and wellness workshops.

Run the iconic West Highland Way, a 96 mile point to point ultra from Fort William to Milngavie across stunning Highland terrain. Choose the Ben Nevis variant to add a summit and extra miles for a tougher challenge.

Glen Lyon Ultra is a scenic 31 mile off road test in remote Perthshire with about 3500 ft of ascent and wet river crossings around Loch Lyon. Rugged trails and lochside camping make this a memorable challenge for adventurous trail runners.

A Category A mountain race along the Trotternish Ridge from Flodigary to Storr Lochs, about 27 km with 2000 m of ascent. The unmarked course requires map and compass skills and entries are limited to 75.