Trail Running calendar near Sligachan 2026-2027

A 31 miles ultra around Loch Lyon and into Glen Lochay with about 3,500 ft of ascent. The mostly off road route includes several river crossings, multiple water checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements.

A 27 km mountain race along the Trotternish Ridge from Flodigary to Storr Lochs, with about 2000 m of ascent and unmarked navigation between checkpoints. Entries are limited and the event follows Scottish Hill Runners kit rules.

A mountain hill race in the Western Mamores covering about 13 km and 1300 m of ascent over two Munro summits. The unmarked, clockwise route starts and finishes near Lower Falls and requires mandatory mountain safety kit.

A 15.5 mile off road loop around Loch Lyon in the Perthshire hills with about 1,500 ft of ascent, multiple river crossings and a mid race water station. Camping is available at the dam the night before.

A five hour lap challenge in Inverlael Forest near Ullapool where participants complete 3.6 km laps as individuals or teams; the event raises funds for Highland Hospice and awards medals to finishers.

A 20 km, 1000 m AL category hill race around the Slioch Horseshoe near Kinlochewe. The unmarked, pathless route uses ordered checkpoints; entries use pre-selection and require age 18+ plus prior AM hill-race experience.

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 memorial hill race on Skye covering 4.5 miles with 2,500 ft of ascent from Sligachan Hotel on 11 July 2026. Entries are full and new runners are placed on a waiting list; proceeds go to Skye Mountain Rescue Team.

A community 10 km run or walk on the Isle of Berneray during Berneray Week in July. The course mixes road and machair terrain, with registration at the Community Hall and post-race refreshments.

A 5.6 km hill race at The Eilan, Newtonmore with 370 m of climb, varied terrain and an initial obstacle scramble before a climb to the summit of An Torr and a technical descent back to the games field finish.

A short hill race held during the Glenurquhart Highland Games in Drumnadrochit, covering about 3.5 miles with 700 feet of ascent; entries have a £10 fee and a minimum age of 17.

A friendly half marathon across Berneray and North Uist with sea views for most of the route. The rural, gently undulating course runs on surfaced single track roads and finishes in Lochmaddy.

A mountain running race from the foot of the UK s highest mountain to its summit and back, held in Fort William on the first Saturday in September. Entry is limited and allocated by a pre selection list with club and hill race requirements.

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.

An eight day 185 mile foot traverse of the Outer Hebrides that completes the Hebridean Way from Vatersay to the Butt of Lewis. The supported event includes ferry transfers, daily accommodation, medical cover and mandatory kit requirements.

Ben Nevis Skyline is a 30 km mountain trail race at Nevis Range near Fort William, held during the Salomon Skyline Scotland weekend. The event features live tracking, big screens, an event village and was a 2025 Golden Trail World Series qu..

A multi-day mountain and trail running event at Nevis Range from 18 to 20 September 2026, offering races from 5 km to 100 miles and an event village with live tracking, food traders and prize giving.