Trail Running calendar near Inverness 2025-2026

Tackle a scenic unsupported solo challenge along the Great Glen Way from Fort Augustus to Inverness: 42 miles with 6,000 ft ascent and stunning Loch Ness views. Fully waymarked route finishes with a lap on the 400 m track at Inverness.

Experience traditional Highland Games with tossing the caber, piping, Highland dancing and fairground fun at Newtonmore on Saturday 1 August 2026. Test yourself on the Creag Dhubh Hill Race a rugged 4½ mile climb with about 1200 feet ascent..

Take on the scenic Speyside Way on 15 August 2026 with 50 km or 100 km ultra options that wind through whisky country to a coastal finish in Buckie. Trails, forestry tracks and a big climb at Ben Aigen make for a memorable and rewarding day..

Salomon Skyline Scotland returns 20 September 2025 to Nevis Range with mountain and trail races from 10 to 100 km. Enjoy epic skyrunning routes, live tracking, big screen commentary and a festival vibe for runners and spectators.

The Skyline Scotland will take place in Fort William from Friday 18 September 2026 to Saturday 19 September 2026.

Take on the Bennachie Ultra Marathon, a scenic yet demanding 50k across Bennachie peaks with over 5000 ft of climb on trails and moorland. Limited pre entry places make this October classic a must for experienced trail runners.

Join the Dramathon along the Speyside Way, running past iconic distilleries and finishing at Glenfiddich. Choose marathon, half, 10km or a four person team relay and celebrate at the finish with a commemorative miniature dram.

Challenge yourself on the Dava Way 50k, a scenic 50 km trail from Grantown on Spey to Forres across woodland, moor and old railway line. Enjoy runnable tracks, summit views and riverside stretches on this classic Scottish ultramarathon.

Celebrate the season with the Festive Trail Runs at Glamis Castle on 6 December, choose the family 1 mile or scenic 5 and 10 mile trails. All finishers get a bespoke bauble or medal, festive treats and event merch, and dogs are welcome in 5..

New for 2028, MTC BEITHIR is a rugged 39 mile ultra from Kingussie to Inverness, the sixth day of the MTC SCOTIA challenge. Limited to just 40 runners, it features real time tracking, safety support and a bespoke finisher medal.

MTC SELKIE is a first edition 42 mile single day ultra on 3 June 2028, part of the Mount to Coast SCOTIA series. The coastal route from Dornoch to Dunbeath offers challenging terrain, bespoke finisher medals and strict safety kit rules.