Trail Running calendar near Maud 2025-2026

Join the Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival for scenic mixed terrain races with half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.2 km family fun run. Marshalled routes, finishers medals and a charity fun run make it perfect for runners..

Run the scenic 50 km Dava Way from Grantown on Spey to Forres, following old railway lines through woodland, moor and runnable trail. Climb to Dava summit, cross historic viaducts and enjoy a long descent to the coast in this classic ultra.

Morven Hill Race at Groddie near Dinnet on Saturday 8 November 2025 offers three waymarked distances up a classic upland summit. Expect a testing climb, scenic views and limited entries on the day.

Take a festive run through the woodland and parkland of Glamis Castle on 7 December 2025, with live chip timing and a bespoke finisher medal. Family friendly options and canicross allowed in non family races, plus Wild Deer merch and a snac..

Take part in the Aviemore Santa Run at Glenmore Lodge with a festive 5K or family Merry Mile and Santa suits or eco options. Enjoy live music, treats and mountain views while supporting local charities; pushchair and wheelchair accessible a..

The Loch Morlich Running Festival, organized by Fitnessat58°, takes place in the scenic Glenmore Forest, finishing at the picturesque Loch Morlich beach. Scheduled for January 3, 2026, this event offers two trail distances: 5.6KM and 11.2KM..

Challenge the snowy highlands at Snow Running Glenshee on Saturday 28 February 2026 near Ballater. A scenic hill race with crisp air and big views, entries open soon on ProTay.

Run Balmoral 15 mile trail on Balmoral Estate offers a scenic, challenging route from the castle along the River Dee and through Ballochbuie forest up toward Lochnagar. Expect changeable weather, a finisher medal and tree planted per entry.

Explore the Great Glen and Loch Ness in Ultra X Scotland, a multi day trail ultramarathon based in Inverness. From short 12 km runs to bold 110 km challenges, enjoy marked routes, checkpoints, support and a celebrated finisher medal.

Tackle a 12 hour or 6 hour timed ultra along the scenic Formartine and Buchan railway on 9 May 2026. Run flat traffic free laps, chase distance targets and soak up a friendly ultra event vibe.

Moray Coastal Trail Races is a two-distance ultramarathon along Scotland’s Moray Coastal Trail. In 2025 the event introduced a 50-mile Ultra (Forres to Cullen Viaduct) and a 23-mile Trail (Lossiemouth to Cullen Viaduct). The course threads..

Run a rugged 55 mile circle of the Cateran Trail from Gulabin Lodge in Spittal of Glenshee. With 2,250 m ascent and mostly off road terrain, this UTMB Index qualifier is a tough scenic Highland challenge.

The Cairngorms Ultra will take place in Braemar on Saturday 13 June 2026. You can run between 48 and 60 kilometers.

Saltire 24, 12 and 6 is a lapped endurance trail run at Knockburn Sports Loch near Banchory on 20 to 21 June 2026. Choose 24, 12 or 6 hour solo or team entries and tackle 4.2 mile laps on scenic waymarked trails.

Moray Way Relay Race The Moray Way Relay is a team relay covering about 100 miles around the Moray Way route. The course starts and finishes in Forres and follows the Moray Coastal Trail to Spey Bay, the Speyside Way to Grantown-on-Spey, th..

Moray Way 100 is a 100-mile ultramarathon in Scotland, starting and finishing in Grant Park, Forres. Runners traverse the Moray Coastal Trail, the Speyside Way, and the Dava Way for a full century of runnable, mostly self-sufficient terrain..

By Way of The Glen is a multiday 170 miles foot race from Milngavie to Inverness along the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, with about 24,000 ft of ascent. Limited to 20 experienced entrants, it is an epic Scottish ultra challenge.

Choose a scenic 50 km or challenging 100 km ultra along Scotland's Speyside Way, finishing on the coast at Buckie. Enjoy runnable trails through whisky country with mountain and coastal views for a memorable race day.

Take on Glenmore 24, a scenic trail challenge around Loch Morlich with 12 hour and 24 hour looped options on forest trails. Expect rolling climbs, lakeside views and a friendly festival atmosphere with limited places available.

Take on the inaugural MTC BEITHIR, a scenic one day ultra from Kingussie to Inverness covering about 39 miles in the Mount to Coast series. Limited to 40 runners with real time tracking and strict cut offs for a true challenge.