Trail Running calendar near Strichen 2026-2027

A Category C long hill race of 43 km along the historic Lairig Ghru drove road, rising to 835 m between Braemar and Aviemore. Online entry is £25 and net proceeds support the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team.

A two hour in person trail run in Blingery Forest near Newton, Caithness, with free tickets listed and organised by thesocialstrides.

A summer hill race at Bennachie Visitor Centre that follows the old turnpike before a rough ascent around Mither Tap and a formed-path descent via Heather Brig. The course is 6.4 km with about 365 m of climb.

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.

Form a team and run a 27 mile relay along the traffic free Formartine and Buchan Way. Shared across 9 legs from Peterhead to Ellon, this event includes finishers medals and post race refreshments for all participants.

A multi-terrain running festival on 09 August 2026 with a half marathon, 10k, 5k and junior 1k following the River Deveron and finishing at Duff House Rugby Club. Medals for all finishers and prize categories by age.

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 5.6-mile (9 km) hill run on 16 August 2026 from Ritchie Hall in Strichen, featuring about 600 ft of ascent and wide countryside views. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and a range of prizes across categories.

Kinloss Running Festival takes place 29 to 30 Aug 2026 at Kinloss Barracks Training Area in Moray, Scotland. Races use runways and roads from a 1K fun run to a Ray Hughes Half Marathon, plus a unique Back Yard Ultra loop format.

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..

A community-run event near Knockando on 30 Aug 2026 offering a trail half marathon, a 10K and a 1-mile kids run, with course marshals, a water station, and post-race food and prize giving at Margach Hall.

Tackle a scenic 12 or 24 hour loop around Loch Morlich in Glenmore Forest, testing endurance on a supportive, compact course. Limited entries and a runners welfare hub at The Hayfield make for a friendly, focused event.

PIM Running Festival at Crathes Castle on 12 September 2026 features a half marathon, a 5 km and a 1.5 km kids race within the estate grounds. Events include prizes, medals and event T shirts and support National Trust for Scotland conserva..

Beast Race is a 10 km obstacle course in Banchory, Scotland on 12 September 2026, featuring hill climbs, water obstacles, island crossings and heavy mud. Regular entry is sold out and entry is currently by charity or corporate code only.

A community running and walking festival at Glamis Castle with sponsored 1 mile, 5k and 10k options, fundraising support for Maggie's, a £30 registration fee, participant t-shirt and finishers medal.

A multi-distance trail event at Fyvie Castle raising funds for the Fyvie Parent Council, featuring 5 km, 1600 m and 800 m races with medals, timed results for selected races, and refreshments on site.

Tom's Cairn Trail Races is a community organised fundraiser in Finzean on 20 September 2026 featuring trail races across estate woods and the cairn. The event includes local refreshments, a piper and live music.

An off road hill race around Bennachie near Insch covering about 8.2 miles with 500 m of ascent. Organised by Garioch Roadrunners under a Scottish Hill Runners licence, the event is chip timed and has limited entries.