Trail Running calendar near Methlick 2026-2027

Fyvie Castle hosts a multi terrain 5 km race plus 1600 m and 800 m trail runs on dates in 2026. Chip timing, medals and age specific rules are in place and refreshments will be available at the castle.

A single loop trail marathon in the Cairngorms National Park on 20 September 2026. The 26.2 mile course is about 80% trail and 20% road, starting and finishing in Kingussie with a finisher medal, T shirt, on site food and prizes.

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 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 loop challenge at Tentsmuir Forest of 4.366 mile laps tracked by wrist timing tags; laps count toward half, full or ultra distances and Basecamp offers kit storage and race support.

Trail running festival at Tentsmuir Forest on 01 Nov 2026 with half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and 1.2 km options. Off-road, marked and marshalled, organised by Scurry Events with community support to Tayport Community Trust and Larick Centre.

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.

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.

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.

A scenic, multi-terrain 10 km race in Newburgh, listed as the 12th edition on Saturday 20/03/27. The event page includes photos and albums from recent editions and records of past events.

A multi-distance trail event in Inverness on 1-2 May 2027 with entry by ballot. Races range from The Dash to 100 Miles and include charity and guaranteed-place options.

A one-day ultramarathon of 39 miles from Kingussie to Inverness and listed as Day 6 of the MTC SCOTIA series. Field size is limited and the race enforces a minimum 4 miles per hour average; it is cup free.

MTC SELKIE is a single-day ultramarathon of about 42 miles from Dornoch to Dunbeath, serving as Day 8 of the nine-day MTC SCOTIA series. Field size is limited, tracking and mandatory kit are required, and a minimum average speed of 4 mph is..