Trail Running calendar near Maud 2026-2027

Kirkhill 8 is a trail loop event at Kirkhill Forest where runners repeat a 4.3 mile lap over eight hours to target any total distance. The event required pre entry, a minimum kit list and a minimum age of 18.

Community trail run in Tomatin with 5k and 10k routes on rural, undulating roads and paths, two to three water stations, medals for finishers and trophies for fastest categories; minimum age 4 with under 10s accompanied by an adult.

MacTuffX Aberdeen on 25 May 2026 at Aberdeen Sports Village offers ten Xercises plus running in solo, doubles and relay formats with classic and double distances, weight divisions and a LITE option. A leaderboard tracks race and division re..

A social run from Archibald Simpsons to BrewDog DogTap in Ellon, roughly 21 miles with a 15 mile option from Dyce. The route has two drink stations serving beer and prosecco and finishes with a medal and goody bag.

A beach 5 km race at Balmedie on 18 June 2026 organised by the Cosmics, featuring 30 m of climb and entries via Webscorer; parking is at Balmedie Beach car park.

An off road 60 km ultra based at Mar Lodge in the Cairngorms National Park with 1006 m ascent, limited aid stations and a 48 km short course option via CP5 at Linn of Dee.

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle event at Camperdown Park in Dundee featuring mixed grass, road and woodland terrain with a few inclines. Organised by Cancer Research UK, participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising targe..

A 5.8 mile hill race in Reid Park, Forfar on 19 June 2026 with paths and trails over "Bummie". Entry is £5, post race bridies are provided and a vegetarian option is available.

The Saltire 24 ultra trail race in Scotland's Royal Deeside offers laps on a scenic multi-terrain trail. Choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour options, running solo or in teams. Enjoy free camping, hot showers, and eco-friendly prizes during the mi..

A 100 mile ultra starting and finishing in Forres, the Moray Way 100 follows the Moray Coastal Trail, Speyside Way and Dava Way through beaches, forests and clifftop paths. Entries are limited and the race has a 30 hour cutoff.

A team relay covering roughly 100 mile around the Moray Way route, starting and finishing in Forres. Teams of up to four share twelve sections, with night running possible and a 24 hour cutoff.

A Category C long hill race of 43 km along the historic Lairig Ghru drove road, rising to 835 m between Braemar and Aviemore. Online entry is £25 and net proceeds support the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team.

A free, in-person trail run at Blingery Forest in Newton, Caithness on June 28, 2026, organized by thesocialstrides, listed with a two hour duration.

A 170 miles foot race from Glasgow to Inverness along the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way with about 24,000 ft of ascent. Entry is restricted to runners with prior ultra experience and the route uses tracked, marshalled checkpoints..

Experience a hill race at Bennachie featuring a mixture of old turnpike roads and rough uphill climbs. This four mile route offers a fast descent on tidy paths for runners over eighteen years old.

A weekend of trail races at Glen Tanar Estate in Royal Deeside, set in the Cairngorms National Park. Distance races run from 10 km to 55 km and the weekend includes family events and a new free Toddler Dash for 2026.

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.

A multi-terrain running festival on 09 August 2026 with a half marathon, 10k, 5k and junior 1k following the River Deveron and finishing at Duff House Rugby Club. Medals for all finishers and prize categories by age.

A two-lap hill race from Monaltrie Park through Ballater village to a hill summit and back; entries are accepted on the day or online and bonuses are offered for new course records.

A trail ultra on 15 August 2026 offering 50 km and 100 km options along the Speyside Way from the Cairngorms to the Moray coast, with published cutoffs, entry limits, and route files for competitors.