Trail Running calendar near Kingussie 2026-2027

A multi-discipline mountain race from Kinlochleven featuring a Loch Leven swim, mountain and gravel bike sections and a run up Ben Nevis. The 73 km route includes 7,874 ft of elevation.

A 70 km circular mixed terrain ultra in and around historic Stirling, offered as solo entries or team relays of three or six, with aid stations, GPS live tracking and an overall 14 hour cut off.

A 50k mostly off-road ultramarathon on Bennachie with over 5000 ft of ascent, visiting multiple peaks and starting and finishing at the Bennachie Visitor Centre. Pre-entry only with 150 places and a 4 hour cut-off at about 19 miles.

A trail running festival in Aberfoyle on 10 October 2026 that marks its third edition, featuring the returning half marathon and a 63 km ultra across multiple race options.

A 28 mile, sea to summit ultramarathon on Ben Nevis with about 6000 ft of ascent, a mainly trail route from Loch Linnhe to the Nevis Range, fully waymarked and supported with safety teams and pit stops.

A point to point trail of about 10 km from Archiestown Village Square to Cardhu Distillery on 11 October 2026, with shuttle transport, water stations, first aid and prizes for overall and veteran categories.

A Speyside running event offering marathon, half-marathon, 10 km and a four person relay along the Speyside Way, with distilleries on the route and whisky miniatures available at the finish.

An eight-hour looped trail event at Tentsmuir Forest where runners complete 4.366 mile laps to accumulate distance. Laps are timed by wrist tags; 3 laps equal a half marathon, 6 a full marathon and 7 or more an ultramarathon.

A hill race from Alva Glen through the Ochils covering 14.6 km with 966 m of climb, visiting summit checkpoints including Ben Cleuch and The Nebit. Registration is at Alva Scout Hall and basic facilities and prize categories are provided.

A two-day, self-sufficient mountain marathon in Scotland for teams of two (or three), with linear and score course options, mandatory kit and map-and-compass navigation. Entry includes maps, live tracking, camping and a post-event hot meal.

A *10 km* trail race from Auchterarder into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and a route shaped like a chilli pepper. Online entry, 16+ age limit, goody bag with snood and medal, prizes for finishers and costumes.

A mixed terrain trail festival at Tentsmuir Forest near Tayport offering a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, junior 5 km and a 1.2 km family fun run with marshalled, signposted routes and charitable proceeds for the Tayport Community Trust.

A multi terrain 10 km race on 1 November 2026 with a reversed route featuring road and trail sections, views over Loch Tulla and a finishing descent across the Bridge of Orchy. Entries are limited and the event uses chip timing.

A 50 km trail race on 7 November 2026 following the Dava Way from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres, mostly on the old Highland Railway line. Mixed woodland and moorland terrain, Dava Summit climbs, 300 entries and an 8 hour cutoff.

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.

Short Course Cross Country Championships at Kirkcaldy High School on 7 November 2026. ProTay provides race pack fulfilment and timing while working with scottishathletics.

A roughly 33 mile footrace in Perthshire from Killin to Strathyre along parts of cycle route No 7 and the Rob Roy Way, with midrace checkpoints, a drop-bag at Strathyre and mandatory kit for November Highland conditions.

A half marathon through the Kilpatrick Hills on single track trails and forestry roads, held on 14 November 2026 with Overtoun House listed as the event location.

A solo *69 km* trail run from Glamis Castle to Scone Palace on 28 November 2026 with marked route, GPS tracking, checkpoints and a finishers' medal and meal. Entry includes chip timing, a bus to the start and drop bag support.

A festive trail running event within the private grounds of Glamis Castle in Angus. Distances include a family 1 mile plus 5 mile and 10 mile runs, with Canicross allowed except in the family mile.