Trail Running calendar near Newtonmore 2025-2026

Run the scenic 50 km Dava Way from Grantown on Spey to Forres, following the old Highland Railway through Cairngorms woodlands and moorland. A runnable trail ultra perfect for marathoners stepping up or experienced ultra runners.

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.

Maggie's Chase on 9 November 2025 offers 5 km and 10 km scenic trail races around Kinnaird Village with manual timing and volunteer support. Enjoy post race refreshments and prizes for top finishers.

Join Falls of Leny on Sunday 9 November for a lively mass start on the Green course run alongside the Scottish Students Relay, or choose Light Green or Orange at your own pace. Friendly organisers can support less confident runners.

Join EpicTrails 8 km in Milngavie on 13 November 2025 for a guided, headtorch social run along scenic sections of the Clyde Coastal Path and West Highland Way. Groups are small and friendly so all paces are welcome.

Explore local trails by head torch on a guided 10 km night run from Milngavie, winding along the Clyde Coastal Path and parts of the West Highland Way. This friendly social run is led by an experienced guide who keeps the group together and..

Join the Tufty Trail Race around scenic Falkland Estate, a compact 5 mile trail with climbs toward the Lomonds and a leafy loop through Drumdreel woods. Expect a lively downhill finish and a keepsake memento for all finishers.

Run around Glamis Castle on 7 December 2025 on scenic woodland and parkland trails, with a 1 mile family run plus 5 mile and 10 mile races. Dogs are welcome in the 5 and 10 mile events and all finishers receive a bespoke medal and festive t..

Join the Nuts Christmas Trail Race on 7 December 2025 in Balbirnie Park for a lively 4 to 5 mile woodland run with mud, water crossings and gentle climbs. Limited to 140 entrants, every finisher earns a bespoke race memento and top runners..

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..

Start 2026 with the Aonach Mor Uphill, a thrilling 4 km mountain race climbing 610 m from Nevis Range above Fort William. Take on rugged winter terrain with mandatory waterproof kit, then warm up with soup and stunning summit views.

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..

Take on the Frostbite Trail Race at scenic Lochore Meadows: two laps of 4 to 4.5 miles over trails and woods where mud adds fun, so trail shoes are recommended. Finishers receive a memento and places are limited.

Join the Buchlyvie 10k, a chip timed trail along the old railway track with one rolling hill and a village finish. Limited to 300 runners, this friendly race offers jelly babies at the turn, after race refreshments, medal and goodie bag.

Tackle a rugged 21 mile trail with 3,500 ft of climbing around the Ardgartan Peninsula, ending with a dramatic downhill through forest and moor. Based in Ardgartan Forest Park, this winter route is mostly off road and rewards strong climber..

Take on the six hour Trailspire Ultra at Callander Park, a fully waymarked loop of rolling trails and woodland with views of historic Callander House. Run solo or with a two person relay team and see how many laps you can complete.

Enjoy the scenic 33 mile Deeside Way Ultra from Duthie Park in Aberdeen, following the old railway out to Banchory and back. Waymarked route with water stations and cupless refills for a scenic spring ultramarathon.

Take on the Devil o' the Highlands, a rugged 42 mile 69 km trail ultramarathon along the West Highland Way from Tyndrum to Fort William. Expect dramatic Scottish scenery, steep climbs and a 12 hour cutoff for this epic point to point challe..

Run a scenic 44 mile loop around the Firth of Forth from Helix Park, crossing both Forth bridges and linking coastal paths on a waymarked course. Enter solo or in teams of 2 or 4 for a memorable coastal ultramarathon experience.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the grounds of Scone Palace on Sunday 26 April 2026 with 5km and 10km options, the latter including a lap of Perth Racecourse. Canicross friendly, all finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merch and refreshme..