Trail Running calendar near Sligachan 2025-2026

The 3 Beaches Half Marathon Hebrides is a multi-terrain running event held on the Isle of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides. Participants can run solo or as pairs, starting on machair land behind the Dark Island Hotel. The scenic course passes three beaches: Liniclate, "Stinky Bay" (noted for its fres..

By Way of The Glen is a challenging 170-mile foot race from Glasgow to Inverness, combining two of Scotland's iconic long-distance trails: the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way. Starting at Milngavie Train Station, runners have 28 hours to complete the 94-mile West Highland Way section before..

The Great Glen Ultra Marathon is a challenging 72-mile race in Scotland, running from Fort William (Corpach) to Inverness along the scenic Great Glen Way. Featuring 8,500 feet of elevation gain, the course includes canal towpaths, forestry tracks, and some quiet roads, with the route marked by disti..

The Great Glen Ultra Marathon 42 is a challenging 42-mile race along the Great Glen Way, running from Fort Augustus to Inverness in Scotland. The course offers stunning views of Loch Ness and the surrounding hills, following the Great Glen Way High Route with significant elevation gain of around 6,0..

The Glamaig Hill Race is a challenging 4.5-mile hill running event held on the Isle of Skye, starting from the Sligachan Hotel. The race features a demanding ascent of 2,500 feet, making it one of the toughest in Scottish hill running. It is a Category A race, requiring participants to carry windpro..

The Berneray 10K Road & Cross-Country Race takes place on the Isle of Berneray in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, as part of the annual Berneray Week festivities. This friendly and intimate event features a scenic circular 10K course starting and finishing at Berneray Community Hall. The route combine..

The Torridon Explorer - Guided Trail Running will take place in Torridon from Saturday 2 August 2025 to Sunday 3 August 2025.

The Creag Dhubh Hill Race, held at The Eilan during the Newtonmore Highland Games in Newtonmore, Scotland, is a challenging 5.6 km hill run with a 370m climb. The race starts with a full lap of the games field, followed by a demanding obstacle course featuring barriers, fences, a river crossing, bou..

The Achmony Hill Race is a challenging 3.5-mile hill run with an elevation gain of 700 feet, held at the Games Field in Drumnadrochit, Scotland. This short, sharp race is part of the afternoon program of the Glenurquhart Highland Games, offering a scenic and competitive experience. Much of the cours..

The Ben Nevis Race is an annual hill running event held in Fort William, Scotland, featuring a challenging ascent and descent of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain at 4,409 feet. The race starts and finishes at New Town Park, Claggan, Fort William, attracting up to 600 participants who must be me..

The Tiree Ultramarathon is a scenic 35-mile race around the Isle of Tiree, located in the Hebrides, Scotland. The island is known for its white sandy beaches, rugged coastline, and unspoiled landscapes. The course follows the island’s circumference, starting and finishing at Gott Bay, and features v..

The Jacobite 100 is a challenging 100km ultra-running event held in the Scottish Highlands, starting at Nevis Range near Fort William. This race takes participants on a scenic journey through glens, along lochs, and over mountain bealachs, utilizing established paths and trails. It is part of the Sa..

The Salomon Steall Marathon is a challenging 42km mountain race held in the Scottish Highlands, crossing the Mamores mountain range and skirting the flanks of Ben Nevis. Starting in Kinlochleven and finishing at the Nevis Range near Fort William, the course features 2,200 meters of ascent over a mix..

The Ben Nevis Skyline will take place in Fort William on Saturday 20 September 2025.

The Salomon Trail Marathon in Fort William is a premier mountain and trail running event held at Nevis Range near Fort William, Scotland. The marathon features a scenic route through Leanachan Forest, utilizing well-maintained forestry tracks, paths, and trails that offer easy and fast terrain. Part..

The Knockfarrel Hill Race is an annual running event organized by the Highland Hill Runners club, featuring a challenging 8km course with a climb of 280 meters. The race takes place in Strathpeffer, with registration available on the day of the event. This race is part of a series of four races orga..

The Cape Wrath Ultra® is a premier multi-stage ultra running event held annually in May across the Scottish Highlands. Covering 400km over 8 days, the race starts in Fort William and finishes at Cape Wrath, traversing breathtaking landscapes including Knoydart, Kintail, Torridon, Assynt, and Sutherl..

The Two Islands Half Marathon is a popular running event traditionally held in late August since 2011, except for 2020. The race covers the half marathon distance of 21.1 kilometers and is known for its unique course that presumably connects or features two islands, offering a scenic and memorable r..