Trail Running calendar near Strathpeffer 2026-2027

A weekend of trail races on the Glen Tanar Estate in Aboyne, with distances from 10 km to 55 km, woodland and moorland routes, plus family runs including a toddler dash.

A 5.6 km hill race at The Eilan, Newtonmore, climbing to the summit of An Torr and returning via technical obstacles and a final lap of the games field.

A 10 mile multi-terrain race in Aberlour on 01 August 2026, with registration beside the Old Station Tearooms in Alice Littler Park. Online entries close 30 July and places are available on the day; note roads are open to traffic.

A women-centred ultramarathon along the River Tay from Loch Tay to Perth, about 70 km, with inclusive entry policies and on-course support.

A multiple distance running festival on 09 Aug 2026 following the River Deveron from Turriff to Banff. Events include a half marathon, 10k, 5k trail and junior 1k, with medals, water stations and bus transport from registration to the start..

A hill race at the Ballater Highland Games with a marked route to the summit, village sections, and ongoing bonuses for new course records.

Two organised trail races along the Speyside Way on 15 August 2026, offering 50 km and 100 km routes from Aviemore to the coast at Buckie.

A short hill race of about 3.5 miles and 700 feet of ascent held during the Glenurquhart Highland Games in Drumnadrochit on 22 August 2026.

A Highland sports and culture meeting at the Games Field in Drumnadrochit on 22 August 2026, combining heavy events, track and field, piping, dance and local competitions by Loch Ness. Includes a ten place World Female Heavy Events Champion..

A community running festival in Alford offering age-graded fun runs, a parent-child relay, a 5 km trail and a certified 10 km road race. Profits will help fund permanent floodlighting at the Grampian Transport Museum.

Kinloss Running Festival uses Kinloss Barracks runways and roads on 29 Aug to 30 Aug 2026, offering races from a 1K fun run to a Ray Hughes Half Marathon plus a 4.1 mile Back Yard Ultra loop. Routes are mostly tarmac with minimal elevation.

Two circular LDWA challenge walks of 30 and 50 miles around Moray, starting and finishing at Rafford Village Hall. Routes combine woodland, coastal paths, disused railway and the Heldon Hill ridge; the 50 mile event qualifies for the Annual..

Three community-run events near Knockando on 30 August 2026: a trail half marathon, a 10K and a 1-mile kids run. The course is exposed, with water and marshals, and refreshments and prize giving at Margach Hall.

A 12 or 24 hour trail event in Glenmore Forest near Loch Morlich, Aviemore, run on a measured 4 mile loop with 400 ft ascent per lap. Support crew limits, mandatory kit and weather guidance are issued before the race.

A mountain race from the foot of Ben Nevis to the summit and back, held in Fort William each first Saturday in September with a 600 runner limit.

Experience an off road trail running adventure through the Scottish Highlands from Ben Nevis to Glencoe. Choose between a full or half marathon featuring mountain terrain and the famous Devils Staircase.

A multi-distance mountain and trail running event in Kinlochleven offering seven races from 100 miles to 5 km, an event village with live commentary, brand exhibits and athlete activities across a three day programme.

The Ben Nevis Skyline will take place in Fort William on Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run 29 kilometers.

A 47 km mountain trail across the Mamores with about 3,100 m ascent, linking five Munro summits from Kinlochleven to Nevis Range. Fully waymarked with live GPS tracking, one support point at 31 km and mandatory kit requirements.

A technical 106 km mountain skyrun around Ben Nevis with 6,350 m ascent, 12 Munros, mandatory kit, GPS tracking and a 30 hour time limit.