Trail Running calendar near Strathpeffer 2026-2027

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.

Experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands with a variety of trail races ranging from 12km to 110km. Run through the iconic trails of Loch Ness in this well supported multi distance event.

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.

Explore Scotland's Moray coast on a spectacular trail ultra. Choose between a 50-mile or 50K route featuring beaches, cliffs, and villages, finishing at the iconic Cullen Viaduct. The event includes race buses, aid stations, and live tracki..

An eight day, 400 km expedition race across north west Scotland from Knoydart to Cape Wrath, with nightly tented camps. A three day Cape Wrath 100 covers the final stages of the route.

Traverse the Isle of Skye from end to end on this 79 mile self navigation ultramarathon. Limited to 100 participants, this wild trail route features 3780m of elevation and stunning Scottish mountain scenery.

Community trail run in Tomatin offering 5 km and 10 km routes on rural roads and hilly paths. Water stations, distance markers and medals for finishers with trophies for fastest adult and child in each distance.

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 2000 m of ascent and is limited to 75 experienced participants.

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.

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..

Test your endurance at Inverlael Forest with a five hour lap challenge overlooking Loch Broom. Complete as many 3.6 km loops as possible as an individual or in a team to support the Highland Hospice.

Experience a classic 20 km hill race through the rough and pathless terrain of the Slioch Horseshoe. This technical category AL event requires navigation skills and specific prior hill 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..

The Lairig Ghru will take place in Braemar on Sunday 28 June 2026. You can run 43 kilometers.

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.