Trail Running calendar near Strachan 2026-2027

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.

Tom's Cairn Trail Races is a community organised fundraiser in Finzean on 20 September 2026 featuring trail races across estate woods and the cairn. The event includes local refreshments, a piper and live music.

A classic off road hill race on Bennachie covering about 8.2 miles with 1600 ft of ascent, passing several famous tops. The 36th running on 20 September 2026 is chip timed, limited to 160 places and organised by Garioch Roadrunners.

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.

Marked hill races from Groddie near Dinnet with full, half and junior courses on Morven, required safety kit and junior entry restrictions.

A 50k mostly off-road ultramarathon on Bennachie with over 5000 ft of ascent, visiting multiple peaks and starting and finishing at the Bennachie Visitor Centre. Pre-entry only with 150 places and a 4 hour cut-off at about 19 miles.

A point to point trail of about 10 km from Archiestown to Cardhu Distillery on 11 October 2026, featuring firetracks, muddy sections and ridge views toward Ben Rinnes and the Cairngorms.

Chip timed races at Lochore Meadows on 11 October 2026 offering 5k and 10k courses with measured routes, medals, aid stations and course marshals.

A Speyside running event offering marathon, half-marathon, 10 km and a four person relay along the Speyside Way, with distilleries on the route and whisky miniatures available at the finish.

Eight hour trail challenge at Tentsmuir Forest on 24 Oct 2026 where runners complete as many 4.366 mile laps as possible with wristband lap tracking.

A 14.6 km hill race with 966 m of ascent through Ochils Woodland Park, visiting Andrew Gannel Hill, Ben Cleuch, Ben Ever and The Nebit, with registration at Alva Scout Hall and prizes for top finishers and age categories.

A self reliant two day mountain marathon in Talnotry, Scotland with map and compass navigation, team camping and multiple course options from Elite to Short Score.

A *10 km* trail race from Auchterarder into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and a route shaped like a chilli pepper. Online entry, 16+ age limit, goody bag with snood and medal, prizes for finishers and costumes.

A scenic trail half marathon around Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve near South Queensferry. The chip timed 13.1 mile course has under 1000 ft of ascent and includes a finisher medal, prizes and on site facilities.

A mixed terrain trail festival at Tentsmuir Forest near Tayport offering a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, junior 5 km and a 1.2 km family fun run with marshalled, signposted routes and charitable proceeds for the Tayport Community Trust.

A 50 km trail ultramarathon from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres that follows the old Highland Railway line, reaches Dava summit, and passes woodland, moorland and historic sites.

A six-hour nocturnal ultra on the John Muir Way where runners cover as many 5 km off road loops as possible, solo or in teams of up to three, with a tented base and support.

Short Course Cross Country Championships at Kirkcaldy High School on 7 November 2026. ProTay provides race pack fulfilment and timing while working with scottishathletics.

A roughly 33 mile footrace in Perthshire from Killin to Strathyre along parts of cycle route No 7 and the Rob Roy Way, with midrace checkpoints, a drop-bag at Strathyre and mandatory kit for November Highland conditions.

An 8 hour loop event at Culbin Forest where runners complete 4.366 mile laps tracked by wrist tags, aiming for half, full or ultra marathon distances.