Trail Running calendar near Strathpeffer 2026-2027

A 55 mile circular trail on 09 May 2026 with 7,450 ft of ascent around Glenshee, mostly off road across forest trails and open hillside. The route finishes at Gulabin Lodge and the event is an UTMB Index Qualifier.

A coastal trail event on 9 May 2026 offering a 50 mile and a 50 km race along the Moray coastline, finishing at Cullen Viaduct. Courses pass beaches, cliffs, Spey Bay and several coastal landmarks.

A 400 km, eight day expedition through remote Highland landscapes from Knoydart and Kintail to Cape Wrath, with daily tented camps. The Cape Wrath 100 offers a three day version covering the final stages.

A 79-mile self-navigation ultramarathon across the Isle of Skye with 3,780 m ascent, seven checkpoints and a 27-hour cut-off. Entry is by application only and places are limited to 100.

Community trail run in Tomatin with 5k and 10k routes on rural, undulating roads and paths, two to three water stations, medals for finishers and trophies for fastest categories; minimum age 4 with under 10s accompanied by an adult.

Blair Castle Trail Weekender is a three day trail event in Blair Atholl from 29 to 31 May 2026. Official timing is provided and race day results will be published.

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.

A 31 miles ultra around Loch Lyon and into Glen Lochay with about 3,500 ft of ascent. The mostly off road route includes several river crossings, multiple water checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements.

An unmarked mountain race on Saturday 6 June 2026 along the Trotternish Ridge from Flodigary to Storr Lochs, about 27 km with roughly 2000 m ascent. Category A event with required hill running kit and map and compass navigation.

A mountain hill race in the Western Mamores covering about 13 km and 1300 m of ascent over two Munro summits. The unmarked, clockwise route starts and finishes near Lower Falls and requires mandatory mountain safety kit.

A 15.5 mile off road loop around Loch Lyon in the Perthshire hills with about 1,500 ft of ascent, multiple river crossings and a mid race water station. Camping is available at the dam the night before.

An off road 60 km ultra based at Mar Lodge in the Cairngorms National Park with 1006 m ascent, limited aid stations and a 48 km short course option via CP5 at Linn of Dee.

Ullapool Forest Runs stages the Heartbreak Hill five hour challenge in Inverlael Forest, where participants complete 3.6 km laps as individuals or teams. The event supports Highland Hospice and awards medals to all finishers and to top fini..

A 20 km AL category hill race on 14 June 2026 around the Slioch Horseshoe near Kinlochewe with an unmarked route, mandatory navigation and kit, and an enforced checkpoint cutoff.

A 100 mile ultra starting and finishing in Forres, the Moray Way 100 follows the Moray Coastal Trail, Speyside Way and Dava Way through beaches, forests and clifftop paths. Entries are limited and the race has a 30 hour cutoff.

A team relay covering roughly 100 miles around the Moray Way on 27 June 2026, starting and finishing in Forres. Teams of up to four run 12 checkpointed legs across coastal and inland trails with a 24 hour cutoff.

A Category C long hill race of 43 km along the historic Lairig Ghru drove road, rising to 835 m between Braemar and Aviemore. Online entry is £25 and net proceeds support the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team.

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.

A 72 mile ultramarathon along the waymarked Great Glen Way from Corpach to Inverness with about 8,500 ft of ascent; solo unsupported race with marshaled checkpoints, mandatory kit and 4 UTMB points.

Experience a solo 42 mile race along the Great Glen Way from Fort Augustus to Inverness. This unsupported event features views of Loch Ness and 6000 feet of elevation. Runners finish with a final lap of the athletics track.