Trail Running calendar near Kinloss 2026-2027

A 170 mile point to point foot race from Milngavie to Inverness following the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, with checkpoints, tracking, and vetting of entrants.

Tackle a rugged 42 mile Great Glen Ultra short course from Fort Augustus to Inverness with about 6,000 ft of climbing. Cross the line with a lap of the Inverness Sports Centre track for a memorable finish.

Experience trail running through the Caledonian pine forests and heather moorland of the Cairngorms National Park. This festival offers distances from 10km to 55km on the scenic Glen Tanar Estate.

Form a team and run a 27 mile relay along the traffic free Formartine and Buchan Way. Shared across 9 legs from Peterhead to Ellon, this event includes finishers medals and post race refreshments for all participants.

Experience a scenic multi terrain race along the River Deveron from Turriff to Banff. Choose from a half marathon, 10k, 5k trail, or junior fun run with a finish at historic Duff House.

Choose your challenge on the historic Speyside Way: a fast, runnable 50 km from Tamdhu Distillery or an epic 100 km journey starting from Aviemore. Both races finish in Buckie, open to all runners over 18. Experience whisky country and coas..

Experience a 3.5 mile hill race with 700 feet of elevation in Drumnadrochit. Part of the Glenurquhart Highland Games, most of the route is visible to spectators from the central games field.

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.

The Dramathon is a unique running event through the Speyside whisky region on 17th October 2026. Choose from marathon, half marathon, 10K, or relay distances along a route passing famous distilleries. Finishers earn whisky samples as a rewa..

The Dava Way 50K is a 50-kilometer trail race along the historic railway line from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres. With a runnable path and a climb to Dava Summit, it passes iconic landmarks like the Divie viaduct. The event has a limit of 300..

Experience a scenic local event at the Knockfarrel Hill Race in Strathpeffer. This autumn hill run features an 8 km course with 300 meters of elevation gain and offers registration on the day.

Experience a festive trail run through the stunning private grounds of Scotland’s historic Glamis Castle. With 1 mile, 5 mile, and 10 mile distances, there is an event for everyone including canicross runners and families.

A trail running festival on 3 January 2027 through Glenmore Forest finishing at Loch Morlich beach, offering 5.6 km and 11.2 km races with chip timing, finisher medals, home baking and prizes; dogs are allowed on leads.

Experience a 39 mile ultra marathon from Kingussie to Inverness as part of the Scottish Myths and Legends series. This single day challenge features a mountainous route and limited participant numbers for an exclusive running experience.

Traverse the Scottish Highlands in this 45 mile ultra marathon from Dornoch to Dunbeath. Participants follow a coastal route as part of the Myths and Legends series with full tracking provided.

Experience a 38 mile ultra marathon journey from Dunbeath to John O'Groats. This coastal race offers finisher medals and real time tracking as you complete the final leg of the Scottish end to end challenge.