Newtonmore
Trail Running Calendar near Newtonmore 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Newtonmore for 2026-2027! We've gathered 14 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A short, sharp hill race of about 3.5 miles with 700 feet of ascent held as part of the Glenurquhart Highland Games in Drumnadrochit.
Glenurquhart Highland Gathering & Games in Drumnadrochit on 22 August 2026 features traditional heavy events including a World Female Heavy Events Championship, track and piping.
September 2026
A 12 or 24 hour trail race on a four mile forest loop near Loch Morlich with on‑course water stops, crew rules and mandatory kit requirements.
A 26.2 miles loop marathon in the Cairngorms National Park on 20 September 2026, mostly on trail with varied terrain around Kingussie. Entry includes a finisher's medal, T-shirt and post-race food; fee £89.99 and places limited.
A 13 km hill race near Aviemore with 720 m of ascent, licensed by Scottish Athletics, requiring navigation and mandatory mountain kit.
November 2026
A 50 km trail race along the Dava Way from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres, mostly on old railway track with varied scenery; 8-hour cutoff, 300 places, entry fee £65.
January 2027
May 2027
Multi-distance ultramarathon in Inverness on 1 and 2 May 2027 with routes from 16 km to 100 miles and individual and charity entry options.
June 2027
Trail weekend at Blair Castle on 5 June 2027 with multiple race options from a kids fun run to an ultra, organised by Outsider Events.
July 2027
A 170 mile foot race from Glasgow to Inverness via the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, with about 24,000 ft ascent and staffed checkpoints along the route.
A 42 mile self supported ultramarathon along the Great Glen Way from Fort Augustus to Inverness, with 6,000 ft ascent and three drop bag checkpoints.
A backyard ultra in a Perthshire castle estate where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one runner remains, with medals and awards for milestones and final placings.
August 2027
A traditional Highland Games in Newtonmore each first Saturday in August featuring heavies, pipe bands, Highland dancing, athletics and the Creag Dhubh hill race about 4½ miles long.
June 2028