Trail Running calendar near Strathpeffer 2026-2027

A 4.5 mile, 2,500 foot hill race from Sligachan Hotel on Skye, organised by Skye and Lochalsh Running Club. The event is full for 2026, carries course times from 2018 and requires windproof clothing with waterproof cover advised.

A backyard ultra at Murthly Castle Estate where runners repeat 4.167 mile loops with a one hour time limit until one runner remains. Medals are awarded to all nonwinners as DNFs and a 100 mile medal is given to those still running after 24..

Trail running weekend on the Glen Tanar Estate in Aboyne on 25 and 26 July 2026, with races through moorland, pine forest and beside the River Tanar. Distances range from 10 km to 55 km, plus family runs and a toddler dash.

A 5.6 km hill race with about 370 m of ascent as part of the Newtonmore Highland Games, starting with a lap of the games field and a mix of obstacles and rough trails before the climb to the summit of An Torr.

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 only ultramarathon along the River Tay Way in Perthshire, covering roughly 70 to 75 km from Loch Tay to Perth. The event welcomes trans men and non binary runners and offers team entries, full waymarking and generous cut offs.

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 two-lap hill race from Monaltrie Park through Ballater village to a hill summit and back; entries are accepted on the day or online and bonuses are offered for new course records.

Two race options along the Speyside Way on 15 August 2026: a 50 km from Tamdhu Distillery to Buckie and a 100 km from Aviemore joining the 50 km route, with route GPX files and a handbook provided beforehand.

A short hill race within the Glenurquhart Highland Games in Drumnadrochit on 22 August 2026. The course is about 3.5 miles with 700 feet of ascent and much of the route can be seen from the games field.

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..

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..

Two circular challenge walks of 30 mile and 50 mile start from Rafford Village Hall, following woodland, long distance path sections and coastal routes via Findhorn, Lossiemouth and Heldon Hill. The event is aimed at experienced long distan..

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.

Ben Nevis Race is an annual mountain run in Fort William that goes from the foot of the UKs highest mountain to the summit and back. Entry is by pre selection, limited to 600 and requires club membership and hill race experience.

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.