Trail Running calendar near Peterhead 2026-2027

Take on the scenic 33 miles along the old Deeside Railway from Duthie Park to Banchory and back in the Deeside Way Ultra on 14 March 2026. Limited to 200 runners, this Scottish trail challenge offers river views, support stations, and a fri..

This multi-terrain 10K explores Forvie National Nature Reserve, mixing pavement, trail, dunes, and beach. All finishers get a medal and pack, with prizes across multiple age categories. The event starts near Gallows Hill Community Pavilion.

Event Overview The James & George Collie 15 Mile Trail Race is a trail running event held on the Balmoral Estate. The race takes place in April. Route Description The point-to-point course starts with a view of Balmoral Castle. Runners..

Tackle the Clachnaben Hill Race on 11th April 2026, a 13.6 km route with 690m of ascent starting near Strachan. Runners must be self-sufficient, carrying mandatory navigation and safety kit for the exposed, potentially misty course. Enjoy p..

A rugged 55 mile circular trail across Perthshire with 2,250 metres of ascent and UTMB qualifying points. Self sufficient race starts and finishes at Gulabin Lodge, ending with a dramatic climb to An Lairig Pass and stunning views.

Experience Scotland's scenic Moray coast in these coastal trail ultramarathons. Choose between a 50-mile or 50km route, starting in Findhorn or Lossiemouth and finishing at Cullen Viaduct. The event features coastal trails, forests, and fis..

A four‑evening series of 5k trail races on forest tracks at the base of Bennachie from May to August 2026, scored on the best three of four results with prizes for the top three finishers.

Join Kirkhill 8 on 23 May 2026 for a scenic 4.3 mile trail loop in Kirkhill Forest that you can repeat over an eight hour window to chase distances from marathon to 50 miles. Limited to 100 places, this friendly, inclusive event fills fast.

The BrewDog Summer Run is a fun run from Aberdeen to Ellon, with two distance options. Runners enjoy stocked refreshment stations and bag transport, finishing with a medal and goody bag. The event is not a race, emphasizing a steady pace an..

The Cairngorms Ultra Trail is a 60 km run through the heart of Scotland's largest national park. The route showcases remote glens, ancient pine forests, and dramatic mountain passes. The event is based from Mar Lodge near Braemar and featur..

Tackle 100 scenic miles as a team in this unique relay adventure on the Moray Way. With 12 legs to split between up to four runners, it's a shared challenge through coastal trails, forests, and hills. Teams plan their own strategy and enjoy..

Traverse Scotland's dramatic Moray coast, Speyside whisky country, and the Dava Way highlands in this 100-mile ultra. Starting and finishing in Forres, the point-to-point route connects three iconic trails. The event has a 30-hour cutoff an..

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.

Choose your challenge on the historic Speyside Way: a fast, runnable 50 km from Tamdhu Distillery or an epic 100 km journey starting from Aviemore. Both races finish in Buckie, open to all runners over 18. Experience whisky country and coas..

Take on the Bennachie Ultra Marathon, a scenic yet demanding 50k across Bennachie peaks with over 5000 ft of climb on trails and moorland. Limited pre entry places make this October classic a must for experienced trail runners.

The Dramathon is a unique running event through the Speyside whisky region on 17th October 2026. Choose from marathon, half marathon, 10K, or relay distances along a route passing famous distilleries. Finishers earn whisky samples as a rewa..

The Dava Way 50K is a 50-kilometer trail race along the historic railway line from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres. With a runnable path and a climb to Dava Summit, it passes iconic landmarks like the Divie viaduct. The event has a limit of 300..

Run through the festive private grounds of Scotland's historic Glamis Castle. Choose from a family-friendly 1-mile run or 5-mile and 10-mile trail runs, some of which are canicross-friendly. All finishers get a bespoke medal and festive tre..

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.