Trail Running calendar near Spean Bridge 2025-2026

Run the Great Glen Ultra on 4 July 2026, a 72 mile route with about 8,500 ft ascent from Corpach to Inverness along the scenic Great Glen Way. Expect canal towpaths, forest tracks and Loch Ness views plus 4 UTMB points.

Tackle a scenic unsupported solo challenge along the Great Glen Way from Fort Augustus to Inverness: 42 miles with 6,000 ft ascent and stunning Loch Ness views. Fully waymarked route finishes with a lap on the 400 m track at Inverness.

Tackle a tough 15 km hill challenge with 960 m of climbing at Dollar Academy in Central Scotland on Sat 4 Jul 2026. Expect steep, rewarding climbs, lively team competition and easy entry online or on the day.

Take on the British Championship Hill Race at the Alva Games in Scotland. A short 2.5 km course climbs 365 m through steep slopes, gorse and muddy gullies, with junior and senior categories for a proper hill running test.

Experience traditional Highland Games with tossing the caber, piping, Highland dancing and fairground fun at Newtonmore on Saturday 1 August 2026. Test yourself on the Creag Dhubh Hill Race a rugged 4½ mile climb with about 1200 feet ascent..

Tackle the rugged Ochil 2000s in Stirling on 22 August 2026, a classic fell run across Central Scotland offering about 20 miles and 5400 feet of climbing. Expect spectacular views and testing terrain for experienced runners.

The Highland Fling Ultramarathon is a scenic point to point 53 mile trail from Milngavie to Tyndrum through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Expect tough climbs, wild views and a lively finish with food, massage and live timing.

Salomon Skyline Scotland returns 20 September 2025 to Nevis Range with mountain and trail races from 10 to 100 km. Enjoy epic skyrunning routes, live tracking, big screen commentary and a festival vibe for runners and spectators.

The Skyline Scotland will take place in Fort William from Friday 18 September 2026 to Saturday 19 September 2026.

Tackle the scenic Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra, a 57 mile point to point run along canals and towpaths passing the Falkirk Wheel and Antonine Wall. Limited to 750 runners, this on October 10 2026 challenge blends history, scenery and enduranc..

Explore historic Stirling at the William Wallace Running Festival on 10 October 2026, with mixed terrain routes past Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument. Distances suit all runners from a fun mile to 50 km and 70 km ultras with relay t..

Join the Dramathon along the Speyside Way, running past iconic distilleries and finishing at Glenfiddich. Choose marathon, half, 10km or a four person team relay and celebrate at the finish with a commemorative miniature dram.

Tackle the 10K Auchterarder Chilli Trail on 31 October 2026, a scenic run into the Ochil Hills over forest trails, climbs and stream crossings. No time cutoff, finishers get a snood and medal and prizes include top places and best costume.

Start and finish in Alva Glen and tackle a rugged 14.6 km course with 966 m of ascent through Ochils Woodland Park, summiting Ben Cleuch and The Nebit for sweeping views. Prizes for top finishers and veteran categories add competitive appea..

Challenge yourself on the Dava Way 50k, a scenic 50 km trail from Grantown on Spey to Forres across woodland, moor and old railway line. Enjoy runnable tracks, summit views and riverside stretches on this classic Scottish ultramarathon.

Celebrate the season with the Festive Trail Runs at Glamis Castle on 6 December, choose the family 1 mile or scenic 5 and 10 mile trails. All finishers get a bespoke bauble or medal, festive treats and event merch, and dogs are welcome in 5..

First edition MTC GRIMALKIN is a 34 mile one day ultra from Travelodge Perth A9 to Atholl Guest House in Pitlochry, part of the Mount to Coast End to End series. Entries are limited and runners are tracked for safety.

New for 2028, MTC BEITHIR is a rugged 39 mile ultra from Kingussie to Inverness, the sixth day of the MTC SCOTIA challenge. Limited to just 40 runners, it features real time tracking, safety support and a bespoke finisher medal.

MTC SELKIE is a first edition 42 mile single day ultra on 3 June 2028, part of the Mount to Coast SCOTIA series. The coastal route from Dornoch to Dunbeath offers challenging terrain, bespoke finisher medals and strict safety kit rules.