Trail Running calendar near Strathpeffer 2026-2027

Night hill running around Glenshee ski station on compact piste snow, with 6.5 km and 11.5 km circuit options. Participants must carry winter mountain kit and meet fitness and experience requirements.

The Craig Dunain Hill Race features a new 7 km route with 400 m of climb for 2026, also hosting the North District Championships. A marked junior race is available, and all runners must carry full safety kit. The event is based from Great G..

Deuchary Hill Canter on 29 March 2026 is an 18 km hill race at Polney Loch, Dunkeld, with 800 m of ascent. Entry fee is £15, minimum age 20, and competitors must carry safety kit; it is part of the Highland Boundary Series.

Event Overview The James & George Collie 15 Mile Trail Race is a trail running event held on the Balmoral Estate. The race takes place in April. Route Description The point-to-point course starts with a view of Balmoral Castle. Runners..

Ultra X Scotland is a two-day trail running adventure in the Scottish Highlands, with six distances from 12km to 110km. The event features fully supported aid stations, relaxed cut-offs, and is part of the UTMB World Series. Runners under 2..

Two ultramarathon options along the Moray coast on 9 May 2026: 50 miles from Findhorn to Cullen Viaduct and 50 km from Lossiemouth to Cullen Viaduct. Fully stocked aid stations, drop bags, GPX files and a race handbook are provided.

A rugged 55 mile circular trail across Perthshire with 2,250 metres of ascent and UTMB qualifying points. Self sufficient race starts and finishes at Gulabin Lodge, ending with a dramatic climb to An Lairig Pass and stunning views.

A multi day 400 km ultra running expedition across the Scottish Highlands, linking ancient footpaths and remote trails. The route finishes at Cape Wrath and uses daily tented camps for rest and refuelling.

The Skye Trail Ultra is a 79-mile journey across Scotland's Isle of Skye on the unmarked Skye Trail. The point-to-point race has 7 checkpoints and a 27-hour limit, requiring self-navigation and a strong background in mountain running. Entry..

A community 5k and 10k in Tomatin on rural, undulating roads supporting MND Scotland, with water stations, medals for finishers and trophies for fastest adult and child categories.

A trail running festival set in the grounds of Blair Castle, at the edge of the Cairngorms. Choose from a range of distances from a kids' run to a 60 km ultra. The weekend also features an outdoor cinema, live music, and wellness workshops.

Run the iconic West Highland Way, a 96 mile point to point ultra from Fort William to Milngavie across stunning Highland terrain. Choose the Ben Nevis variant to add a summit and extra miles for a tougher challenge.

Glen Lyon Ultra is a scenic 31 mile off road test in remote Perthshire with about 3500 ft of ascent and wet river crossings around Loch Lyon. Rugged trails and lochside camping make this a memorable challenge for adventurous trail runners.

The Trotternish Ridge Race is a challenging 27 km mountain run along the famous ridge on the Isle of Skye. It is an unmarked, navigational event requiring hill running experience and full kit. The race includes transport and finishes with a..

The Glen Lyon Trail Race on 7 June 2026 is a scenic 15.5 mile off road loop around Loch Lyon with 1,500 ft of climb and several river crossings. Limited to 150 runners, expect a tough but rewarding challenge with camping at Glen Lyon Dam.

A 60 km waymarked trail through the Cairngorms from Mar Lodge near Braemar on 13 June 2026, featuring 1006 m of ascent, limited aid stations, a 48 km short course option and basic camping at the venue.

Event Overview The Moray Way 100 Relay is a team event where participants cover approximately 100 miles as a group. The event takes place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, with a 24-hour cutoff time. Team and Participation Teams consist of up to..

Moray Way 100 is a 100 miles trail ultra starting and finishing in Forres that links the Moray Coastal Trail, the Speyside Way and the Dava Way. The route passes beaches, clifftop trails and Speyside distilleries with four numbered aid stat..

A 170 mile point to point foot race from Milngavie to Inverness following the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, with checkpoints, tracking, and vetting of entrants.

Take on the Great Glen Ultra from Corpach to Inverness, a scenic but tough 72 mile solo race with roughly 8,500 ft of climbing and a limited field of 150. UTMB points available for experienced endurance runners.