Trail Running calendar near Strathpeffer 2026-2027

Join the North District Hill Running Championships in Inverness for a 7 km fell race or various junior distances on a marked route with significant climbing and post race refreshments.

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.

Experience an epic 15 mile trail race through the Highland scenery of the Balmoral Estate. Run past the magnificent River Dee and the base of Lochnagar before finishing at Balmoral Castle.

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..

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.

Experience Scotland's scenic Moray coast in these coastal trail ultramarathons. Choose between a 50-mile or 50km route, starting in Findhorn or Lossiemouth and finishing at Cullen Viaduct. The event features coastal trails, forests, and fis..

Experience an 8-day 400 km multi-stage ultra-marathon from Fort William to the Cape Wrath Lighthouse. This remote journey through the Scottish Highlands offers full-course, 100-mile, and flexible explorer options.

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..

Join the community run in Tomatin for a scenic 5k or 10k on rural trails, supporting MND Scotland. Every finisher gets a medal, with trophies for the fastest runners. Enjoy post run refreshments at the start and finish venue, The Strathdear..

Experience a weekend of trail running at the historic Blair Castle with distances ranging from a 7km run to an ultra marathon. The event features a festival village and on site camping for a complete outdoor experience.

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.

Experience a 27 km mountain race along the Trotternish Ridge from Flodigary to Storr Lochs. This self navigated Category A event features 2000m of ascent for experienced runners.

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.

The Cairngorms Ultra Trail is a 60 km run through the heart of Scotland's largest national park. The route showcases remote glens, ancient pine forests, and dramatic mountain passes. The event is based from Mar Lodge near Braemar and featur..

Experience a classic hill race across the rugged and pathless terrain of the Slioch Horseshoe. This 20 km event requires mountain navigation skills and previous category AM racing experience.

Tackle 100 scenic miles as a team in this unique relay adventure on the Moray Way. With 12 legs to split between up to four runners, it's a shared challenge through coastal trails, forests, and hills. Teams plan their own strategy and enjoy..

Traverse Scotland's dramatic Moray coast, Speyside whisky country, and the Dava Way highlands in this 100-mile ultra. Starting and finishing in Forres, the point-to-point route connects three iconic trails. The event has a 30-hour cutoff an..

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.