Trail Running calendar near Strachan 2026-2027

A three-evening summer 5K series around Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park in Edinburgh. Events are chip timed, feature prizes and optional finisher medals, with entries priced at £12 per race or £30 for all three.

Kinloss Running Festival takes place 29 to 30 Aug 2026 at Kinloss Barracks Training Area in Moray, Scotland. Races use runways and roads from a 1K fun run to a Ray Hughes Half Marathon, plus a unique Back Yard Ultra loop format.

A 43 km four stage team relay around Glen Lednock with 1,733 m of ascent, starting and finishing in Comrie village. Teams of five include a pair on leg two and course sections range from trail to rough mountain terrain.

A community 5K loop around Dunnikier Park and nearby woodland as part of the Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival, held on 29 August 2026. The mixed surface route is a Scottish Athletics permit event with a one hour time limit and a minimum age..

Two circular challenge walks of 30 and 50 miles start and finish at Rafford Village Hall, following woodland, long-distance paths and coastal sections via Forres, Findhorn, Lossiemouth and Elgin. Both walks have defined time limits and limi..

Two circular challenge walks of 30 and 50 miles start and finish at Rafford Village Hall, following woodland, the Dava Way, coastal paths and the Heldon Hill ridge. The events have 14 and 24 hour time limits and limited online entry.

A licensed beach race on Portobello sands on 30 August 2026 covering about 4 miles at low tide, limited to 350 entries with proceeds supporting Towerbank Primary School and other local causes.

A community-run event near Knockando on 30 Aug 2026 offering a trail half marathon, a 10K and a 1-mile kids run, with course marshals, a water station, and post-race food and prize giving at Margach Hall.

Tackle a scenic 12 or 24 hour loop around Loch Morlich in Glenmore Forest, testing endurance on a supportive, compact course. Limited entries and a runners welfare hub at The Hayfield make for a friendly, focused event.

A mud and obstacle run in Fife/Kinross on 6 September 2026 offering adult 5 km and 10 km options plus a 3 km kids course. Entries include an event T shirt and finishers medal, with free parking and photos.

A Scottish Athletics licensed one hour hill race on Corstorphine Hill where runners complete as many approximately 1 km laps with 60 m ascent as possible. Entries are limited to 200 and the event is open to over 18s.

A three-evening summer 5K series around Leith Links, Fettes and Inverleith Park in Edinburgh. Events are chip timed, feature prizes and optional finisher medals, with entries priced at £12 per race or £30 for all three.

PIM Running Festival at Crathes Castle on 12 September 2026 features a half marathon, a 5 km and a 1.5 km kids race within the estate grounds. Events include prizes, medals and event T shirts and support National Trust for Scotland conserva..

Beast Race is a 10 km obstacle course in Banchory, Scotland on 12 September 2026, featuring hill climbs, water obstacles, island crossings and heavy mud. Regular entry is sold out and entry is currently by charity or corporate code only.

A 30K run in North Berwick on 13 September 2026 with solo and three person relay options, plus a 10K circular walk. The route includes climbs of North Berwick Law and Traprain Law and supports Scottish Veterans Residences.

Maggie's Dundee Glamis Castle Running Festival is an in person event at Glamis Castle on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Walk or run the 1 mile, 5k or 10k routes through the castle grounds while supporting Maggie's.

Community multi distance runs at Fyvie Castle in Turriff on selected dates in 2026, offering a 5 km multi terrain race plus 1600 m and 800 m trail runs, chip timing for select races, medals and age based prizes with proceeds supporting the..

A 26.2 miles loop marathon in the Cairngorms National Park on 20 September 2026, mostly on trail with varied terrain around Kingussie. Entry includes a finisher's medal, T-shirt and post-race food; fee £89.99 and places limited.

Two trail races at Finzean Estate on 20 September 2026 feature a 10 km climb to Tom's Cairn and a 5 km undulating woodland course. Both start and finish at Birse and Feughside Parish Church and include refreshments and a primary fun race.

An 11 km hill race near Monymusk on 26 September 2026 with 430 m of climb and pre-entry only registration; listed 2024 fees are shown and parking is at Monymusk Village Hall.