Trail Running calendar near Sligachan 2026-2027

A 170 miles foot race from Glasgow to Inverness along the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way with about 24,000 ft of ascent. Entry is restricted to runners with prior ultra experience and the route uses tracked, marshalled checkpoints..

A 72 mile ultramarathon along the waymarked Great Glen Way from Corpach to Inverness with about 8,500 ft of ascent; solo unsupported race with marshaled checkpoints, mandatory kit and 4 UTMB points.

Experience a solo 42 mile race along the Great Glen Way from Fort Augustus to Inverness. This unsupported event features views of Loch Ness and 6000 feet of elevation. Runners finish with a final lap of the athletics track.

A 4.5 mile, 2,500 foot hill race from Sligachan Hotel on Skye, organised by Skye and Lochalsh Running Club. The event is full for 2026, carries course times from 2018 and requires windproof clothing with waterproof cover advised.

A 5.6 km hill race at the Newtonmore Highland Games with 370 m ascent, starting with a lap of the games field then a mix of field obstacles, woodland paths and a heather climb to the summit of An Torr before returning.

A short hill race within the Glenurquhart Highland Games in Drumnadrochit on 22 August 2026. The course is about 3.5 miles with 700 feet of ascent and much of the route can be seen from the games field.

A Highland sports and culture meeting at the Games Field in Drumnadrochit on 22 August 2026, combining heavy events, track and field, piping, dance and local competitions by Loch Ness. Includes a ten place World Female Heavy Events Champion..

A scenic, gently undulating half marathon between Berneray and Lochmaddy in the Outer Hebrides, with sea views for most of the route and an officially measured course on rural surfaced roads.

Ben Nevis Race is an annual mountain run in Fort William that goes from the foot of the UKs highest mountain to the summit and back. Entry is by pre selection, limited to 600 and requires club membership and hill race experience.

A 35 mile circumnavigation of Tiree on 6 September 2026 that follows marked checkpoints around beaches and coastal paths. Open to individuals or two-person relay teams, with finish, prize giving and an evening ceilidh at Scarinish Beach Hot..

Experience an off road trail running adventure through the Scottish Highlands from Ben Nevis to Glencoe. Choose between a full or half marathon featuring mountain terrain and the famous Devils Staircase.

A multi-distance mountain and trail running event in Kinlochleven offering seven races from 100 miles to 5 km, an event village with live commentary, brand exhibits and athlete activities across a three day programme.

The Ben Nevis Skyline will take place in Fort William on Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run 29 kilometers.

A 47km mountain trail across the Mamores with 3,100m of ascent, starting in Kinlochleven and finishing at Nevis Range on 19 September 2026. The fully waymarked course links five Munros and includes one aid station at 31km.

Skyline Scotland 100K is a 106km mountain running race with about 6,350m of ascent across Ben Nevis and the Grey Corries. The fully waymarked route includes grade 1 scrambles, mandatory kit and GPS tracking for safety.

A multisport mountain event in Kinlochleven featuring a loch swim, mountain and gravel bike sections along the West Highland Way, and a run to the summit of Ben Nevis. Total distance about 73 km with significant elevation gain.

Experience a fully waymarked 28 mile ultramarathon from the Scottish coast to the summit of Ben Nevis. This supported mountain adventure features stunning Highland trails and is designed to be accessible for everyday adventurers.

A multi terrain 10 km race on 1 November 2026 with a reversed route featuring road and trail sections, views over Loch Tulla and a finishing descent across the Bridge of Orchy. Entries are limited and the event uses chip timing.

Knockfarrel Hill Race on 7 November 2026 is an 8 km hill race with 300 m of climb, with day-of-event registration at Strathpeffer Community Centre replacing the previous Shinty Pavilion location.

The Race Dunvegan will take place in Dunvegan from Saturday 20 March 2027 to Monday 22 March 2027. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.