Trail Running calendar near Strachan 2026-2027

Experience a 3.5 mile hill race with 700 feet of elevation in Drumnadrochit. Part of the Glenurquhart Highland Games, most of the route is visible to spectators from the central games field.

Enjoy a three part summer 5K series through Edinburgh's scenic parks. These chip timed evening races at Inverleith Park, Leith Links, and Fettes offer a friendly atmosphere for runners of all abilities.

Experience a 43 km team relay through the beautiful hills of Glen Lednock. This four stage event features mountain terrain and trail sections starting and finishing in the village of Comrie.

A 30K run in North Berwick with solo and three person relay options, 640 m ascent, chip timing and marshals. A separate 10K circular walk supports Scottish Veterans Residences.

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..

A challenging hill race in the Ochils, starting and finishing in Alva Glen. The 14.6 km route visits several summits, including Ben Cleuch. Entry is affordable, with prizes for top finishers and veterans.

Join the Halloween themed Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail on 31 October for a fun, chilli pepper shaped route into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and sweeping views. All finishers get a snood and a bespoke medal.

Run a scenic half marathon on Halloween through the woodland and coastal paths of Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve. The event supports the local RNLI, and finishers get a medal and post-race refreshments. With about 300 participants,..

Discover an extensive network of forest trails at Tentsmuir Forest with distances ranging from a 1.2km fun run up to a half marathon. Enjoy marked off-road routes and earn a medal for your achievement.

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..

Experience a festive trail run through the stunning private grounds of Scotland’s historic Glamis Castle. With 1 mile, 5 mile, and 10 mile distances, there is an event for everyone including canicross runners and families.

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.

Experience a 34 mile ultra marathon from Perth to Pitlochry as part of the Myths and Legends series. This exclusive event features tracking for all runners and a challenging 4 mph minimum pace requirement.

Experience a 40 mile ultra marathon journeying from Edinburgh Airport to Perth. This single day event features scenic Scottish landscapes and is part of the legendary nine day SCOTIA challenge series.

Experience a 39 mile ultra marathon from Kingussie to Inverness as part of the Scottish Myths and Legends series. This single day challenge features a mountainous route and limited participant numbers for an exclusive running experience.