Trail Running calendar near Strathpeffer 2026-2027

Fyvie Castle hosts a multi terrain 5 km race plus 1600 m and 800 m trail runs on dates in 2026. Chip timing, medals and age specific rules are in place and refreshments will be available at the castle.

A single loop trail marathon in the Cairngorms National Park on 20 September 2026. The 26.2 mile course is about 80% trail and 20% road, starting and finishing in Kingussie with a finisher medal, T shirt, on site food and prizes.

A multi-discipline mountain race from Kinlochleven featuring a Loch Leven swim, mountain and gravel bike sections and a run up Ben Nevis. The 73 km route includes 7,874 ft of elevation.

A 28 mile, sea to summit ultramarathon on Ben Nevis with about 6000 ft of ascent, a mainly trail route from Loch Linnhe to the Nevis Range, fully waymarked and supported with safety teams and pit stops.

Experience a point to point 10k trail run through Elchies woods and the Mannoch Road. This scenic route concludes at the Cardhu Distillery where participants over 18 can enjoy a complimentary dram.

A Speyside running event offering marathon, half-marathon, 10 km and a four person relay along the Speyside Way, with distilleries on the route and whisky miniatures available at the finish.

A multi terrain 10 km race on 1 November 2026 with a reversed route featuring road and trail sections, views over Loch Tulla and a finishing descent across the Bridge of Orchy. Entries are limited and the event uses chip timing.

A 50 km trail race on 7 November 2026 following the Dava Way from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres, mostly on the old Highland Railway line. Mixed woodland and moorland terrain, Dava Summit climbs, 300 entries and an 8 hour cutoff.

Knockfarrel Hill Race on 7 November 2026 is an 8 km hill race with 300 m of climb, with day-of-event registration at Strathpeffer Community Centre replacing the previous Shinty Pavilion location.

A roughly 33 mile point-to-point ultramarathon from Killin to Strathyre on 07 November 2026, following parts of cycle route No 7 and the Rob Roy Way, with checkpoints, a halfway drop bag and mandatory kit for November conditions.

A trail running festival on 3 January 2027 through Glenmore Forest finishing at Loch Morlich beach, offering 5.6 km and 11.2 km races with chip timing, finisher medals, home baking and prizes; dogs are allowed on leads.

A multi-distance trail event in Inverness on 1-2 May 2027 with entry by ballot. Races range from The Dash to 100 Miles and include charity and guaranteed-place options.

Scottish 6 Days Perthshire 2027 is a five day forest orienteering event in Highland Perthshire from 1 to 6 August 2027, marking the 50th anniversary. It features varied terrain, age class and colour coded courses plus rest day activities.

A one-day ultramarathon of 39 miles from Kingussie to Inverness and listed as Day 6 of the MTC SCOTIA series. Field size is limited and the race enforces a minimum 4 miles per hour average; it is cup free.

MTC SELKIE is a single-day ultramarathon of about 42 miles from Dornoch to Dunbeath, serving as Day 8 of the nine-day MTC SCOTIA series. Field size is limited, tracking and mandatory kit are required, and a minimum average speed of 4 mph is..