Trail Running calendar near Strachan 2026-2027

Run Edinburgh's seven hilltops in a mixed road, trail and hill event that blends urban navigation with racing. Choose your own route between hilltop checkpoints and opt for the competitive Race or the more relaxed Challenge.

Alva Games is the BOFRA British Championship hill race near Alva, Stirling, held on 11 July 2026. The course is about 1.6 miles with 365 metres of climb and features steep ground, thorny gorse and a muddy gully.

A ticketed running event in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh on 12 July 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances for runners to complete within the park.

Experience a hill race at Bennachie featuring a mixture of old turnpike roads and rough uphill climbs. This four mile route offers a fast descent on tidy paths for runners over eighteen years old.

A backyard ultra at Murthly Castle Estate where runners repeat 4.167 mile loops with a one hour time limit until one runner remains. Medals are awarded to all nonwinners as DNFs and a 100 mile medal is given to those still running after 24..

A trail running weekend at Glen Tanar Estate in Aboyne on 25th and 26th July 2026, with multiple distances across tracks, heather moorland, pine forest and beside the River Tanar. Camping and participant resources are available.

A just under six mile multi terrain hill race around Falkland Hill with over 400 m ascent, held during the Falkland Gala. The route includes steep sections and varied trails; entrants must carry full body cover and their own water.

A 12 mile urban orienteering run on 26 July 2026, starting on Allermuir in the Pentlands and ending on the sand at Musselburgh beach. The route mixes cross country, urban navigation and road running.

A 5.6 km hill race with 370 m of climb as part of the Newtonmore Highland Games, starting with a lap of the games field and climbing to the summit of An Torr before a technical descent and final field lap.

A one lap trail race around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026 covering about 5.5 miles. The event is open to runners aged 18 and over and features marked routes, first aid, refreshments and age and team prizes.

Form a team and run a 27 mile relay along the traffic free Formartine and Buchan Way. Shared across 9 legs from Peterhead to Ellon, this event includes finishers medals and post race refreshments for all participants.

Part of the Aberdour Festival, the Donkey Brae Races feature a timed 7 mile coastal course, a 2 mile village route and a c.1 km fun run, finishing at Silver Sands Park with on-course hydration, medals and prizes.

Experience a scenic multi terrain race along the River Deveron from Turriff to Banff. Choose from a half marathon, 10k, 5k trail, or junior fun run with a finish at historic Duff House.

A two-lap hill race from Monaltrie Park through Ballater village to a hill summit and back; entries are accepted on the day or online and bonuses are offered for new course records.

A trail ultra on 15 August 2026 offering 50 km and 100 km options along the Speyside Way from the Cairngorms to the Moray coast, with published cutoffs, entry limits, and route files for competitors.

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Mormond Hill Run on a 5.6 mile course with stunning views. This 9 km hill run features 600 feet of ascent and awards bespoke medals to all finishers.

A short hill race of about 3.5 miles with 700 ft of ascent held within the Glenurquhart Highland Games in Drumnadrochit. Entry fee £10, minimum age 17, with on-the-day entries listed as available until 2:30pm.

A 10km trail run around Bertha Loch and Almondbank with technical, muddy sections through woods and gentle hills. A 12 hour lapped event called Big Bertha uses the same 10km loop for as many laps as participants choose.

A 12 hour trail challenge on a 10 km loop around Bertha Loch where runners go solo or in teams. The event features chip timing with live results, water on course, medics, marked marshalled trails, prizes and medals for finishers.

A 5.7 mile trail race in Cardenden Woods on 23 August 2026 marking the 200th anniversary of Scotland’s last pistol duel, with mainly off-road terrain, limited places and on-site prize giving at the Corrie Centre.