Trail Running calendar near Monymusk 2025-2026

Glamis Castle Festive Trail Runs invite runners to a festive, family-friendly experience on the private grounds of Glamis Castle in Angus, Scotland. Distances include a Festive Family 1 mile (adult guardian runs for free) and 5- and 10-mile trail runs, with routes set through stunning woodland and p..

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, with trail shoes recommended. Participants enjoy a group w..

The Bristow 15 Mile Trail Race is a challenging and scenic running event held on the Balmoral Estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The course begins with views of Balmoral Castle and follows the River Dee westward before ascending through the Ballochbuie pine forest. At mile 8, runners face a climb to..

The Scone Palace Trail Runs, held at the historic Scone Palace near Perth, Scotland, offer 5km and 10km trail running events suitable for all fitness levels. The 10km route features scenic views of the palace grounds and a lap around Perth Racecourse, making it ideal for both beginners and experienc..

Ultra X Scotland takes place in the Scottish Highlands around Inverness, featuring the Great Glen and Loch Ness. The event offers multiple distances: 110km single-stage, 110km over two stages, plus 60km, 50km, 25km, and 12km options. Runners traverse iconic Highland terrain along the Great Glen Faul..

Formartine & Buchan Railway 12&6hr Ultra is a two-format running event along the Formartine & Buchan railway line in Scotland, from Maud station to Auchnagatt village hall. Participants choose the 12-hour or 6-hour option and aim to cover as much distance as possible within the time limit. Each lap..

The Cateran Trail Ultramarathon is a challenging 55-mile (90 km) circular race starting and finishing at Gulabin Lodge in the Spittal of Glenshee, Scotland. The course follows ancient drove roads and tracks once used by the Caterans, historic cattle thieves, traversing forest trails, rough tracks, a..

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 dramatic coastlines—from Findhorn and Burghead Bay to clifft..

The Blair Castle Trail Weekender, held on the Atholl Estate in Blair Atholl, offers a diverse range of trail races from a 7km run for kids to the challenging 60km Full Tilt Ultra. Set within the scenic grounds of the historic Blair Castle at the base of the Cairngorm National Park, the event feature..

Saltire 24, 12 and 6 is a late-June ultrarunning event held at Knockburn Sports Loch, Strachan, near Banchory, Aberdeenshire. It offers 24-, 12-, and 6-hour endurance options, run solo or as a team of 2-8, with each lap about 4.2 miles on a scenic, multi-terrain course through the Knockburn estate...

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. The course sweeps coastal cliffs and beaches, forest trail..

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, then returns to Forres via the Dava Way. The route includes forests, coastline tra..

By Way of the Glen is a challenging 170-mile foot race from Glasgow to Inverness, following Scotland’s iconic West Highland Way and Great Glen Way. The course features a total ascent of approximately 24,000 feet, starting at Milngavie Train Station and covering 94 miles on the West Highland Way befo..

Creag Dhubh Hill Race is the standout uphill challenge at Newtonmore Highland Games in Newtonmore, Scotland. The race takes place at The Eilan, Newtonmore’s shinty pitch, on the first Saturday in August. Known as “The Ultimate Challenge,” it winds through the Highlands’ rugged terrain, with competit..

The MTC GRIMALKIN is a one-day ultra running event on 1 June 2027. The route covers approximately 34 miles from Travelodge, Perth A9 to Atholl Guest House, Pitlochry. It is Day 4 of the Mount to Coast SCOTIA nine-day End to End Challenge and is presented as the first edition of this race. All finis..

MTC Beithir is a 39-mile ultra race running from Forces Manor in Kingussie to Travelodge Inverness, Scotland. It forms Day 6 of SCOTIA—the nine-day Mount to Coast End to End Challenge—and is part of the Myths & Legends of Scotia series. The course covers roughly 38.5 miles with check-points at Boat..

Mount to Coast SELKIE is a 42-mile ultramarathon in Scotland, starting at the Eagle Hotel in Dornoch and finishing at Inver Caravan Park near Dunbeath. It is Day 8 of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge and also part of SCOTIA, a nine-day Scotland-wide series. The route includes about 3,880 ft o..