Trail Running calendar near Inverness 2024-2025

The Devil o' the Highlands Footrace is a 42-mile ultramarathon along the West Highland Way trail in Scotland, from Tyndrum to Fort William. The race features a total ascent of 6500ft, with a time limit of 12 hours and 4 checkpoints along the way. Entry fees are £95 for non-members and £93 for UKA me..

The Speyside Way Ultras is a historic trail run event with a 50km and 100km option. The 50km route follows the Speyside Way from Tamdhu Distillery to Buckie, featuring a mix of road and trail running with a net downhill and a challenging climb at Ben Aigen. The 100km route starts in Aviemore, joins ..

The Loch Ness 24 will take place in Inverness from Saturday 24 August 2024 to Sunday 25 August 2024. You can run between 24 and 24 hours.

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a guided trail run through the iconic Lairig Ghru, taking place on Saturday 24th August 2024. The route is 32km long with around 600 meters of ascent, including some of the most inaccessible trail running in the UK. Participants will run with a small team and an ex..

The Run Banchory will take place in Banchory on Sunday 25 August 2024. You can run between 5 and 13 miles.

The Mormond Hill Run will take place in Strichen on Saturday 31 August 2024. You can run between 5 and 9 kilometers.

The Pim Running Festival - Crathes Castle will take place in Crathes on Saturday 14 September 2024. You can run between 5 and 13 miles.

Embark on an extraordinary adventure at The Highland 200, an exhilarating 200km trail running event set against the breathtaking backdrop of Scotland’s majestic landscapes. The race starts in Fort William and unfolds through rugged terrain, ancient woodlands, and meandering paths, with Ben Nevis tow..

The Bennachie Ultra Marathon is a challenging 50k race set on the North East of Scotland’s Bennachie hill, featuring over 5000ft of elevation gain and taking runners through various peaks of the hill. The race starts and finishes at the Bennachie Visitors Centre and is mainly off-road, requiring goo..

The Dramathon is a unique trail running event offering four races: The Full Dram (nearly 42km), The Half Dram (nearly 21km), The Wee Dram (just over 10km), and the relay (We Dram). The races take place along the beautiful Speyside Way, passing by various distilleries with stunning views. Participant..

The Monumental Challenge is the 3rd leg of the 2024 Fochabers Triple Challenge, organized by Spey Runners. This challenging 5+ mile trail race starts and finishes at the foot of the Monster Trails, passing the monument at the top of Whiteash Hill. The event takes place on Sunday, 27th October 2024, ..

The Boo10k (bridge of Orchy 10k) will take place in Bridge of Orchy on Sunday 3 November 2024. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Dava Way 50k is a trail run perfect for transitioning from marathons to ultras or for seasoned ultrarunners. The route links Grantown-on-Spey and Forres, following the old Highland Railway line with diverse scenery. The race starts at 7:30 am with an 8-hour cutoff and is limited to 300 runners. ..

The Loch Morlich Running Festival 2025 is set to take place on Saturday, January 4th, 2025. Participants can choose between a 5.6KM and an 11.2KM course that offers stunning views as they run through Glenmore Forest to Loch Morlich beach. The event is family-friendly, dog-friendly, and features a we..

The The Moray Marathon will take place in Elgin on Sunday 13 April 2025. You can run 42 kilometers.

The Bristow 15 Mile Trail Race offers a challenging yet scenic route starting near Balmoral Castle. Runners will enjoy Highland scenery, a climb through Ballochbuie pine forest, and an ascent to the base of Lochnagar. The last 3 miles provide a thrilling descent back towards the Castle, with a surpr..